Employees would rather suffer a hangover or receive a credit card bill than talk to their boss, global survey shows

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(From HRmagazine.co.uk) -- Leaders lack empathy with their staff, have poor leadership skills and that a third of them are ineffective, according to global research published this morning by talent management firm DDI. The report found one in three respondents (... More »

Embracing Open-Book Management to Fuel Employee Engagement and Corporate Sustainability

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(From UNC Kenan-Flagler) -- When John Case and Jack Stack first introduced the concept of open-book management more than 30 years ago, the intent was to unleash the entrepreneur in every employee and to spur them—and their organizations—to better perform... More »

News From The Workforce Development Front.

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Recent news I would like to share. The Department of Labor issues a report recently about the results of High Growth Job Training Initiatives. Key finding and results of these grant investments: http://wdr.doleta.gov/research/FullText_Documents/ETAOP_20... More »