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Agile businesses are fast, flexible and increasingly successful. Combining systems that promote rapid, interactive communications with cultures that share authority, they continue to drive superior results. No longer just for IT development, many companies now apply agile methodologies across broader business initiatives. So the question worth asking is this: Why…
Organizations give the traditional performance review practice a failing grade. It needs change; it’s counterproductive, time consuming and, more often than not, de-motivating. Whether you are looking to do away with yours completely or are simply thinking about revamping it, your goal should be to expand the range of feedback…
Fifty-seven percent of all people say they “increasingly crave” experiences that stimulate their senses; 79% say they value them more than material things. So why don’t organizations leverage experiential offerings within their rewards portfolios more? In this month’s Performance Perspective, Mike Ryan explores: The motivational power of experiences as a…
Senior executives say that their sales people have a lot of room for improvement. Only 6% of all the people who sell for them are considered elite “rainmakers”—the kind that excel at building relationships, closing deals and generating revenue. Another 20% are described as doing “OK”, but could be doing…
Digital Natives are people who have been familiar with all things digital from a very early age. In less than five years, Digital Natives will outnumber Baby Boomers. In 10 years, they will represent 70% of the talent pool. While 5 to 10 years may seem far out to some…
In less than five years, Digital Natives will outnumber Baby Boomers. At the start of the next decade the generation that grew up connected to smartphones and other web-enabled devices will make up half of the available workforce, and by 2025 they will represent 70% of the total talent pool…
While top talent is, by their nature, engaged in what they do, many are looking for a new place to do it. They don’t feel fully appreciated at their current place of employment and they want more from their employers. With a properly designed and executed social recognition strategy, companies…
With millions of open jobs, you would think that companies would look to fill them with people who are out of work but that’s not the case. They are actively pursuing top talent who can contribute more from the outset. Top talent has never been in more demand. As your…
There is no debating the economic advantages of employee collaboration. Companies with collaborative teams outperform rivals across every meaningful measure from organizational productivity to worker satisfaction. Yet, when it comes to establishing (and maintaining) a collaborative work environment, many organizations feel they can do better. How can companies strengthen teamwork…
Are your recognition programs ready for the business challenges that await you in 2015 and beyond? Maintaining employee alignment in the face of ongoing challenges and opportunities has never been more competitive. Your recognition programs need to do more to succeed. In this month’s Performance Perspective, Mike Ryan explores: Why…
