Performance management re-emerges as a priority for employers

ASTD Staff

(From International Business Times) -- The expansion of unfair dismissal rights to all employees, initiated by the Fair Work Act 2009, has encouraged a resurgence in performance management. As a result of the act, employers need appropriate performance management system... More »

'Best employers’ in Mideast named

ASTD Staff

(From Trade Arabia) -- Aon Hewitt, a global human resources consulting firm, has announced the names of the 'best employers' in the Middle East at an awards ceremony held recently in Dubai. Microsoft Gulf, Microsoft Egypt, DHL Worldwide Express (Dubai), Oman Insurance C... More »

Employee Engagement: Key Indicator for Greater Satisfaction in Life and Work

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(From PRWEB) -- According to Right Management, 84% of employees say they plan to look for new jobs in 2011 - up from 60% in 2009. Now, only 5% say they definitely intend to remain in their current position. For companies to keep employees from searching elsewhere and to... More »

Accenture Grants Plan International US$1.93 Million to Provide Young Adults in Vietnam and India with Business Skills

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(From Business Wire) -- Accenture and Plan International today announced that Accenture and the Accenture Foundations have awarded Plan International a grant of US$1.93 million to help provide training and career opportunities for approximately 3,500 underprivileged you... More »