managing employees

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Hot Topics for Managing People

Cornelia Gamlem & Barbara Mitchell, Authors, The Big Book of HR Anyone who manages people in today’s challenging world knows that it doesn’t get easier – just more complicated and, for that matter, more interesting.  The Big Book of HR has been revised and expanded to reflect some of the new realities leaders and managers face. 

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Are You a Boss or a Beggar?

Russ Riendeau, PhD, Partner, Jobplex Labor markets are as tight. Talent wars are in full regalia and you’re top employee just gave you the “Hey, boss, can I talk to you for a minute” request, as they lean in your office, holding themselves by one hand behind your door frame. You know what’s coming: They are

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Ready for Action: 5 Workplace Predictions To Address in 2017

Stacey Engle, Senior Vice President, Fierce, Inc. Significant events over the past year—including the presidential election, the ever-growing millennial workforce and key technological advancements—have brought to light a number of issues. These events have created tension and given rise to new demands in the workplace. Although 2016 is behind us, the wake of the past year’s

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Strengths-Based Management: A Roadmap to a More Productive Workplace

Dr. Jim Harter, Gallup Understanding and focusing on individuals’ talents and strengths helps people unlock their true potential. We succeed when we spend more time doing what we’re best at, and companies struggling with productivity issues should consider adopting what we refer to as strengths-based management. In the new edition of its best-selling management book,

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the ceo magazine, employee engagement,

Supervision Re-Defined

William Dann, Founder & President, Professional Growth Systems, LLC, Popular organizational development literature is filled with articles about how the millennial generation is compelling managers and theorists to re-examine management practices.  Annual Gallup surveys have consistently shown that only one-third of workers are “engaged in their jobs.”  Gallup defines engaged employees as “those who are involved

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