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Why Managers and HR Don’t Get Along

Harvard Business Review

Have you ever noticed how ambivalent line managers are about the Human Resources function? The bottom line, as Ram Charan argued in his recent HBR article , is that many line managers are disappointed in their HR people. Human resources' If you keep asking, you might actually get some fresh perspectives.

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Do Not Split HR – At Least Not Ram Charan’s Way

Harvard Business Review

Much of Charan’s recent work has tilted towards organization and people (books on strategy execution, leadership pipeline, talent and advice on intensity, change, leadership traits, performance management, governance). Charan’s latest column actually affirms the value of HR to sustained competitiveness.

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Ten Essential Tips for Hiring Your Next CEO

Harvard Business Review

Selecting a new chief executive is critical because so much rides on a positive outcome. When we asked the chief human resources officers at a number of major companies whether they had a coherent system in place to evaluate and compensate the CEO’s succession performance, most reported that their firm had none.

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Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Eric Jacobson

Monday, August 30, 2010 Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty A 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management shows that job security is what matters most to employees. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. Don't Praise.

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Do Exit Interviews

Eric Jacobson

The book is a quick and handy resource for any leader, manager or Human Resource professional. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. Don't Praise.

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New Thinking About Employee Retention

Eric Jacobson

Monday, August 23, 2010 New Thinking About Employee Retention Richard Finnegan has written a terrific new book called, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad. For example: Traditional Thinking : Human Resources-driven programs like pay and recognition are essential for retention. Number one is key. Don't Praise.

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