When will we ever learn?
“Experience is the best teacher,” they say. Really? In that case, you would think we would have learned our lesson, wouldn’t you? You would think … Read more
Employee Engagement
Sustainability. What is it and how do you ensure it?
Sustainability is a word we hear more and more everyday. Why? Because we fear for our future as climate change and the threat to our … Read more
HR: What’s in a name?
Human Resources or HR is a term that has been almost universally used for the last three decades or more. The name depicts the function … Read more
Is this what is wrong with management today?
Your mind will boggle. At least I think it will, won't it? Of course, I don't know, but I am pretty sure that when you … Read more
Can’t get no satisfaction? Try this new approach!
Do you sometimes feel that the law of attraction seems to work for everyone but you? Or is it even worse than that – is … Read more
The War for Talent – What Gives?
Following the recent economic crisis, the war for talent seemed to have been totally forgotten. Yet the 2010 Towers Watson Global Talent Management and Rewards … Read more
HR Transformation – What’s it all about?
The Global HR Transformation 2009 Report crossed my path earlier today. And, as ever with such reports, you need to be cautious.The report was commissioned … Read more
Are your people bothered?
"Am I bovvered?" This signature catchphrase of the British comedienne Catherine Tate, with her portrayal of a schoolgirl who displays a total lack of concern about anything, does not describe your … Read more
Time has come for greater employee representation
The September issue of Management Today includes an article on governance failings in UK boardrooms. And while the article is specific to the UK, based on … Read more
The Essence of Open Book Management
An article I read recently described Open Book Management (OBM) as "Doing Business in the Buff." The analogy is certainly a strong one and goes … Read more