What are the work expectations of Generation Y graduates, and how do they differ from those managing them? Research shows that nearly a third of the UK’s recent graduates are unhappy and dissatisfied with their jobs and bosses. This then, is an important question to consider. Based on findings from a survey conducted in 2011 […]
Subject: HR Management
Driving Risk Appetite Higher or Lower: Penalties Vs Rewards
In many organizations, collaborative innovation teams are utilized to manage new product development initiatives. This involves different types of managers (marketing, operations, engineering, etc.) working together to allocate resources to a project. This remains an effective way to spark innovation, but the process can be greatly enhanced by understanding the role that rewards and penalties […]
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Inspiring Indian Business Leader’s Development
The global growth of a company depends on its developing effective leaders. Questions, such as where and how are the most important ‘lessons of leadership’ learned, and what are those lessons, have become more relevant for managers in corporate India in recent years, as it has witnessed massive growth. To investigate these important issues, the […]
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Managers Who Undermine the Meaningfulness of Work
Do managers at all levels routinely – and unwittingly – undermine the meaningfulness of work for their direct subordinates through everyday words and actions? Of all the events that can deeply engage people in their jobs, the single most important is making progress in meaningful work. Yet actions such as dismissing the importance of subordinates’ […]
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Charisma or Miasma: Seduced by the Charismatic
Charismatic CEOs tend to earn more total compensation than their industry peers with less charisma. Are these more charismatic CEOs are actually worth the money? Let us look at the historical trends that led to the development of this idea; the evolution of investor capitalism, the emergence of the concept of the ‘corporate saviour’,’ and […]
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Sustainable People Policies for Sustainable Organizations
Why does employee health receive so little consideration then, when examining sustainability policies in organizations? Most studies (and policies) focus on environmental sustainability. Of course eco-efficiency is and should be one of the very foremost concerns of our generation – but so too should human prosperity and ergo employee health. Some sustainability studies would have […]
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