Four Concepts to Develop Your People

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Richard Norris

A tough economy is the best time to develop your people. So what is your people development strategy? Notice that I did not write professional development but people development. Professional development sees a person in only one dimension - her job. People development ... More »

Why Gray Matters: Attracting and Retaining the Mature Workforce

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Melanie Holmes

If you want success at retaining your best talent, toss out your stereotypes toward older adults: older workers can't or won't keep their skills current; older workers are cynical, stubborn, and difficult; and older workers have a lot of health problems. Mature workers ... More »

Savvying Up Your Skills for Tough Times

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Jane Flagello

As the old adage states, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going!" And, no one can argue that the current economic climate has produced chaos, shaken trust, and stolen confidence. With more than 5 million people unemployed, a natural tendency might be to hide ou... More »

Outlasting the Recession

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Pat Galagan

Talented people are hard to find, and even harder to replace. During this recession, it is more important than ever to treat people as crucial business assets. People are critical to the success of every organization. The leaders and organizations that adopt the smartes... More »