Poor Management May Be to Blame for Disengaged Employees in Germany

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Just 15 percent of workers in Germany are engaged with their jobs, according to Gallup Daily tracking. Businesses must understand the key role managers play in increasing engagement by addressing employees' most crucial needs and expectations. More »

Korea: Are Your Employees Sustainably Engaged?

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A recent OECD survey found that Koreans work the longest hours per year (2,193 hours) among OECD countries. The OECD average stands at mere 1,749 hours. However, working long hours is not necessarily linked to higher productivity. More »

Employee Engagement in Difficult Times

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(From theguardian.co.uk) -- All areas of the economy are experiencing financial strain, including the public sector where the workforce is having to negotiate a considerable amount of change. This is evident in places such as the NHS, where staff will be tasked with imp... More »

Lumesse: Inspiring Talent 2011 Global Survey Report

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(From Business Wire) -- Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, today announced that it is making available as a free download the final detailed report on its global survey Inspiring Talent 2011 at www.lumesse.com/talentsurvey2011. The surve... More »

Canada: One-half of employees looking to leave or checked out on the job

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(From Canadian HR Reporter) -- Slightly more than one-third (36 per cent) of Canadian workers are seriously considering leaving their organization, up sharply from 26 per cent in 2006. Another 22 per cent are indifferent about leaving but are increasingly dissatisfied w... More »