Study: Long-held view of 'bell curve' in performance measurement proven flawed

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(From Indiana University) -- The dreaded bell curve that has haunted generations of students with seemingly pre-ordained grades has also migrated into business as the standard for assessing employee performance. But it now turns out -- revealed in an expansive, firs... More »

Delivering performance reviews that work

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(From HRReporter.com) -- How well does your organization handle performance reviews? A formal performance evaluation process is quite commonplace these days, especially in larger organizations. But having a process doesn’t mean the approach is firing on al... More »

Survey Identifies Company Transparency & Employee Development as Most Sought-After Workplace Practices

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(From Marketwire) -- A survey by Fierce, Inc., a world-class communication training and leadership development company, provides new insight into employees’ perception of workplace practices and the disconnect between the priorities of managers versus employee... 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 »

New Study: Behavioral Capabilities Drive Corporate Performance

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(From Marketwire) -- Organizational capabilities greatly affect long-term corporate success, and none more so than behavioral aspects. According to "Organization of the Future -- Designed to Win: Organizational Capabilities Matter," a new Focus report by The Boston ... More »