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The Power of Diversity ROI Measurement Alignment – Part 1
Misaligned metrics, like cars out of alignment, can develop serious problems if they are not corrected quickly. Like the cars, they are hard to steer and don’t respond well to changes in direction. Alignment is a response to the new business reality …
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Turn Gossip Into a Productivity Booster
Managers should find ways to discourage time-wasting chatter and instead focus on turning productive gossip to the company’s advantage.
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The More Things Change
Despite progress, organizations still need help navigating the shifting roles of men and women in the workplace, writes editor Kellye Whitney.
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Is Microsoft Too Big to Fail?
Vanity Fair published an article in August titled “Microsoft’s Lost Decade.” The article is summarized for me in the following quote: “The story of Microsoft’s lost decade could serve as a business-school case study on the pitfalls of success. For…
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The Week That Was
Turkey Day is only a few short weeks away. Fend off the urge to gorge on large amounts of turkey and stuffing early by reading these top five stories from Talentmgt.com for the week of Nov. 5. 1. It’s Time to Drop the Focus on Competencies: Perfor…
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Does Obama Win Mean Big Labor Is Back?
If you are under age 40 and work in talent management there is a good chance you have never dealt with organized labor in the workplace. This could change given Tuesday’s re-election of President Obama. Yes, part of your next strategic initiative mig…
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Do We Want Leaders to Be Heroes?
Recent events, such as Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker’s actions to save neighbors from their burning home and Navy SEAL Tyrone Woods fighting to his death to save his comrades in Benghazi, have caused many people to equate these actions with leaders…
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Think You Know an Employee’s ‘Age’? Don’t Be So Sure
A recent study unearths myriad ways to look at a person’s age. Consider this to drive engagement and performance.











