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 »

The Problem With The Workplace in China

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China will become the global economic leader sometime in the next 10 to 25 years, according to many economists. But China faces some serious challenges on its road to dominance. More »

Talent Management Challenges in India

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PageUp People, a Multinational Talent Management solutions provider, today announced the release of its newest research titled, "Into India: Talent Management Essentials in a Land of Optimism," authored by Sylvia Vorhauser-Smith, PageUp People's senior vice president of... More »

Developing Real Skills for Virtual Teams

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(From UNC Kenan-Flagler) -- If estimates from the Telework Research Network are correct, theres a good chance that as you read this paper, you are sitting in your home office, catching up on some reading on your designated telework day. According to the network, regular... More »

Companies Utilizing Virtual Teams to Reduce Costs, Manage Productivity in Economic Downturn

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(From PRNewswire) -- A research survey conducted by consulting firm Chronos Consulting has found that more companies in the U.S. and worldwide are utilizing virtual teams to reduce costs, enhance productivity and attract wider talent pools in today's volatile economic a... More »