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 »

Study Identifies Strong Link between Diverse Talent and Innovation

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(From Business Wire) -- As innovation becomes more of a key differentiator for the worlds largest companies, organizations increasingly see having a diverse and inclusive workforce as critical to driving the creation and execution of new products, services, and business... More »

Employers Cite Talent and Performance Management Technology as Most Critical HR Service Delivery Issue in 2011

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(From Business Wire) -- With expectations that hiring activity will increase this year and next, HR departments at a large number of U.S. employers say that talent and performance management technology systems will be one of the most critical HR service delivery issues ... More »

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 »