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. Plan for fun. Establish trust.

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Absenteeism Mentor Human Resources Micromanagement 198

Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2014

But “planning for your maternity leave is an opportunity to demonstrate to everyone that you’re in the game,” says Carol Walker, president of the consulting firm Prepared to Lead, which trains young executives. Develop a game plan. Be in regular, planned contact with your team. Communicate clearly with outside stakeholders.

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How To Guidelines Case Study Planning 9

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 5, 2014

This diversity reflects not only a deepening understanding of the connection between growth and customer satisfaction, but a much greater awareness of what marketing can do to help forge that bond. To hit P&L targets, for instance, the CMO at one technology company focused on shortening the sales cycle.

P&L 10

P&L Banking Marketing Call Center 10

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Incentives or other extrinsic rewards—individual bonus schemes, promises of nice offices and titles, and other tangible benefits— create transactional relationships , not deep bonds to an employer. Becton Dickinson , a global medical technology company, has made its purpose helping all people live healthier lives.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

While we can thank technology and increasingly flexible office policies for the shift away from the office, for many companies, mobility has simply been an unintended consequence of trying to keep pace with change, as well as a calculable means to rein in real estate costs. By 2015, 1.3 billion people worldwide will be working remotely.

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Emotional Intelligence Real Estate Bond Discount 8

Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Although most of the tax rates and benefits in the tax bill are set to expire in 2011 or 2012, there are many planning opportunities we should consider in the meantime. Consider using the extra money to pay down debt, save or contribute to your 401(k) plan. Extends unemployment insurance coverage through 2011.

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