The Evolution of Work and the Worker
Here are some interesting statistics from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation paper, Shaping the Future.
1. By 2050, the number of workers 65 and older in the US is expected to grow by 75% while the number of workers 25-54 is expected to grow by only 2 %.
2. 71% of Gen Y workers expect and want to do an overseas assignment.
3. Increasing labor costs in China may prompt UIS ...
Continue Reading →If you are an employer or manager, are you hiring the right people for your organization’s success?
In an open letter to employers published in the NY Times, David Brooks questions the hiring practices of employers by challenging them to hire those people who have not followed all the traditional cookie cutter paths of success. He is talking about people who went to the right schools, got high grade point averages, and have so many leadership and volunteer positions on their ...
Continue Reading →Thanks for the Feedback
The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
Even When it is Off Base, Unfair, Poorly Delivered and, Frankly, You’re not in the Mood
You have to love a title like that!!
The authors are Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen, lecturers at the Harvard Law School who also have their own consulting business. This book is meant for receivers, but it is also good for givers of feedback as well.
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Inadequate staffing is the top source of workplace stress according to research conducted by Towers Perrin and The National Business Group on Health. During the recession, in a panic mode, companies laid off thousands of workers. The research shows that the “work more” economy companies embraced during that time still exists, even though employment statistics show that jobs are now at pre-recession levels. From the calls I receive, it is clear that many people remain unemployed or underemployed. Though companies ...
Continue Reading →Finding part-time work or a job where you can work from home can be challenging. Early retirees and those who don’t need to work full-time often want to work both for the extra money as well as the challenge of using their brain and skill set. Students often need summer jobs.
I recently came across a blog posting by Nancy Collamer that delineates and explains 10 sites that list part-time and work from home jobs.
1. The best overall site, she says, ...
Continue Reading →Creativity is the most important leadership competency, according to IBM’s Global Chief Executive Officer Study. According to the study, leaders work with teams toward a shared vision and integrate a strong learning component with feedback loops that allow for learning and adapting to changing needs and services.
Creative leadership embraces creativity, takes risks that disrupt legacy and leaps beyond the tried and true management systems.It should be taught and fostered throughout the organization, not just in silos. The approach ...
Continue Reading →Complexity is the biggest challenge facing us, says the paper describing the results of IBM’s Global Chief Executive Officer Study. Today’s world is deeply connected on many levels which means it is susceptible to system-level failures. Therefore we need systems-level thinking regarding physical and digital infrastructures to anticipate and respond to how a change in one system affects another. But often the consequences of any change or decision are unknown.
The survey found three widely accepted ...
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