Idea posted: January 2016
Institutions: Kellogg School of Management
There is much research and much human resources emphasis in recent years on finding, hiring and retaining star performers. New research involving nearly 60,000 workers in 11 firms reveals that…
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Institutions: Cranfield University School of Management
Many CEOs recognize gender equality as an important strategic priority. However, top-level strategic priorities can be undermined if male middle managers display or enable gender bias through the type of…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #572Idea posted: July 2015
Institutions: INSEAD
The conventional wisdom about Millennials declares that they all want to rise rapidly to leadership positions but without working too hard or paying their dues. They also, again according to…
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Institutions: INSEAD
With Millennials poised to become the largest generation in the workforce, how can employers best reach these new potential employees? Some employers are targeting parents in their job recruitments efforts.…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #522Idea posted: May 2015
Institutions: NUS Business School Georgia Institute of Technology Scheller College of Business Rady School of Management
Many project managers are now working with contract or distant employees who have some autonomy in how they plan out the assignment. These projects required highly skilled workers but often…
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Institutions: INSEAD
Growing up in an era of stagnating wages and increasing youth unemployment, one could forgive Millennials for being a bit pessimistic. This is not the case, however, according to a…
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Institutions: INSEAD
Assumptions about Millennials are rampant — for example, that they don’t want to work hard or pay their dues, or that work/life balance is more important than money or career.…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #515Idea posted: March 2015
Institutions: Chinese University of Hong Kong Kellogg School of Management
Personnel policies are often considered in the context of the individual — policies related to hiring, promoting, and firing individuals, for example. However, personnel policies must operate within the context…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #501Idea posted: March 2015
Institutions: Boston College Carroll School of Management EDHEC Business School ESDES School of Business and Management
There is no doubt that social media has improved both internal and external corporate communication, especially for multinational companies. Social media has, for example, enabled corporations to increase opportunities for…
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