The hunt for top talent has never been more competitive. Employers need skilled talent that can hit the ground running and produce results. On the flip side, candidates are not just looking for any job – they are seeking meaningful careers with organizations they feel connected to and can o er long term opportunities. Companies lose $160 billion annually to […]

Let’s face it – the competition for top talent is fierce, and the best employees are looking for more than just a job. They want options, and they want meaning. Check out these 7 areas HR can fine tune to ensure they’re attracting and keeping the right talent around.

Enabling people in your organization to collaborate on a global scale has been costly and complicated – until now. “We work in a global workforce where business reaches beyond our borders and over the seas.” This best practices brief shows you how to easily and cost-effectively provide anyone in your organization – regardless of location or equipment – with integrated […]

The use of too many communication channels can actually hinder collaboration. That’s why many organizations are now moving toward a single interface for all business communications. “Enterprises realize they must improve the communication and collaboration experience but are still figuring out how social media integrates within corporate culture and business process.” This Yankee Group white paper explores how built-for-business social […]

The dreaded annual performance review: whether you’re on the giving or receiving end, it can be an uncomfortable experience for both managers and employees. But it doesn’t have to be. See how great organizations use reviews to: • Motivate employees • Increase employee productivity • Create an on-going dialog between employees and managers • Support overall organizational goals

Are performance reviews more time consuming than useful? Do your employees and your organisation actually benefit from them? Well they should, and if done right, they will. You will learn how reviews can: · Motivate managers and employees · Create better managers (not better reviewers) · Improve team performance · Contribute to organisational knowledge

The funny thing about geeks is they like to work. The trick is to create an environment where technical professionals can let their natural motivation thrive and avoid demotivating them. This brief guide by Paul Glen, CEO of Leading Geeks, explains how to achieve these two critical goals when managing IT pros and other technical staff. (And yes, free food […]

Want a better performing team? Of course you do. In business, you rely on the successful performance of teams, but performance reviews only look at the strengths and weaknesses of individuals. How do you bridge the gap? If you want a better performing team, then review them as just that…a team. When you do you can: • See the whole […]