Making the OD and Metrics Connection

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Terra Vanzant-Stern

Sophisticated human resource systems offer modules with standard personnel metrics, including formulas such as cost of hire and time to fill. Metrics specific to OD, however, must address areas such as organizational effectiveness, quality improvements, and productivity... More »

What Corporate America Can Learn From Physicians: It's All In How You Treat People

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M. Penny Levin

It is clear that people are less likely to sue doctors whom they believe are acting in the patient's interest and who communicate clearly and kindly. Doctors discovered that good bedside manner is good business. This same principle holds true for business, good corporat... More »