In an article in the WSJ, the author discusses the new policy of Melissa Mayer to eliminate telecommuting at Yahoo. It seems that creativity and innovation is indeed elevated with social interaction. But will the Facebook generation be an exception, and be just as creative without physical contact? Click on the link below to read the article.
“Why Marissa Mayer’s Telecommuting Rule Makes Sense”
Continue Reading →In an article from “The Ladders”, the job search site for $100K+ jobs, the author suggests that for those people who receive generous severance packages, taking an extended vacation is not a good idea. My experience is that overworked employees often need some time off to recharge. But with an extended break, individuals often find so much to do with their free time that they wonder how they will ever fit in time for a job! If you ...
Continue Reading →“The Puzzle of Motivation” is the title of a TED talk by Dan Pink. In this talk he asserts that traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Social scientists have conducted research that confirms this, but business is not taking advantage of this research. There is a mismatch between what science knows and what business does.
Contingent motivators work well in situations where there is a simple set of rules and rewards narrow the focus; but where issues are ...
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What are the differences in multi-generational talent that impact how they are managed for success? That was the topic at a recent SHRM Atlanta meeting and panel discussion. Some of the area addressed include:
1. Short-term versus long term incentives. The driven baby boomers have different priorities. Long-term incentives work for them, but shorter term incentives work best for Millennials.
2. All of the generations need to respect each other and what they have ...
Change is the only thing we can count on in this global economy with continuous technology updates. Those of us who can work through our resistance and learn to adapt quickly have the advantage. A recent article in Management.com listed six steps.
1. Stay Involved: No matter what position we have in our companies, from top management to newly hired graduate, how we deal with change will affect our relationships, communication and ultimately our performance. It is important to stay ...
Continue Reading →These five questions come from a post on Workforce.com.
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 ...
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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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