Study Links Wellness Programs to Innovation, Creativity

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(From PRWEB) -- Organizations that promote employee health and well-being are 3 times more likely to encourage creativity and innovation, according to research by Right Management released at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Right Management is the talent... More »

UK: More People Than Ever Looking to Work from Home

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(From BUSINESS WIRE) -- The recession has taken its toll on millions of families across the UK, but the Brits are nothing if not resourceful, and according to Vivastreet.co.uk, a free classifieds website, more people than ever are turning to working from home, either to... More »

Employees Have a Lot to Contribute: A Majority Make Suggestions All the Time

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(From PRWEB) -- Fifty-seven percent of employees say they regularly make suggestions in the workplace, according to a survey by Right Management. In fact, 27% claim to offer more than 20 suggestions every year. Right Management is the talent and career management expert... More »

Rwanda: IFC to Boost Skills of SMEs

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(From AllAfrica.com) Kigali - Based on a survey done last year to identify major constraints to business development, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched programs aimed at boosting skills of 70,000 Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SME's). Accordi... More »

Singapore to invest in workers' skills, increase foreigner levies

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Singapore - Singapore plans to upgrade the skills of its population and moderate the influx of foreign workers as part of a 'new path of growth,' the city-state's finance minister said Monday. The strategy aims to create growth 'based on skills, innovation and productiv... More »