Strategy Driven

AUGUST 28, 2023

Granting employees a certain degree of autonomy within their roles not only instils a sense of ownership but also encourages innovation. Engaged employees are eager to expand their skill sets and take on fresh challenges, leading to higher productivity and a stronger sense of loyalty to the organization.

Productivity 102

Productivity Products Strategy Succession 102

HR Digest

JANUARY 9, 2023

From the incorporation of technology to shifts in company culture, HR professionals and thought leaders are keeping a close eye on what the future holds for the industry. Overall, the HR trends in 2023 are likely to be driven by a combination of technological advancements, social and cultural shifts, and a focus on employee well-being.

Trends 144

Trends Diversity Globalization Training 144

Chart Your Course

JANUARY 7, 2013

A 2012 survey by human resource firm LRN Corporation found that bosses who genuinely trusted their workers and gave them more autonomy saw these benefits: less misconduct and absenteeism, as well as greater engagement, innovation, customer service and financial growth. Poll the ranks. Plus, upper management can benefit from mentoring.

Absenteeism 198

Absenteeism Mentor Human Resources Micromanagement 198

Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 11, 2013

SPHR: Every organization has its share of leaders, technical geniuses or future leaders who lack social skills and self-awareness. Higher levels of stress and stress related illnesses and absenteeism. Mistakes, loss of creativity and innovation. Guest post from Cheryl A. Bond, Ed.D., But that’s a story for another time….

Bond 243

Bond Attrition Absenteeism Bureaucracy 243

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Business Improv: Experiential Learning Exercises to Train Employees to Handle Every Situation with Success by Val and Sarah Gee The secret to business growth is right before your eyes – it’s the creativity and innovation percolating in each one of your employees every minute of every day. Business Improv !

Strategy 70

Strategy Kotter RASCI Motivation 70

HR Digest

JUNE 24, 2023

Improved HR Planning: HR analytics enables organizations to forecast future workforce needs, identify skill gaps, and develop effective HR strategies. Competitive Advantage: Organizations that embrace HR analytics gain a competitive edge by leveraging data to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and make better decisions.

Metrics 98

Metrics Trends Compliance Analysis 98

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

While all of those certainly play a role, I'm guessing that what Elizabeth Scharpf stumbled across as a critical factor in absenteeism wasn't on your radar. Minimal professional training? Insufficient infrastructure? While interning in Mozambique in 2005 for the one-person (!) Emotion Attracts Good People.

Franchising 13

Franchising CEO GDP Entrepreneur 13