August 19, 2011 - by Phaedra Brotherton
Although employee resource groups (ERGs) may have originally formed to provide support and community for employees from minority or other special interest groups, today many are just as focused on helping the company advance the business, according to "ERGs Come of Age,... More »
May 19, 2011 - by Phaedra Brotherton
Study shows that a lack of interpersonal skills keeps many new executives from successfully transitioning into their new roles. Despite strong technical know-how and years of previous management experience, nearly one in three externally hired executives and one in five... More »
March 19, 2011 - by Phaedra Brotherton
Fewer interruptions, less company politics, and less face-to-face communication add up to good work-life balance and happier employees, according to newly released data on telework. Researchers Kathryn Fonner, assistant professor of communication at the University of Wi... More »
February 19, 2011 - by Phaedra Brotherton
Although the percentage of those considered "long-term unemployed" (27 or more weeks) is at its highest level since 1948, job seekers 55 and older are having the toughest time of all. According to a new study, possible culprits include not having the right skills and jo... More »
January 19, 2011 - by Phaedra Brotherton
Fostering a culture in which employees feel free to speak up about company wrongdoing does more than promote open communication; new research shows that it is also improves company performance and productivity. According to a Corporate Executive Board (CEB) survey of ne... More »
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