Archive for June, 2007

Working Together…When Apart

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on June 19, 2007 
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The rise of so-called virtual teams is hardly surprising, given the vast investments corporations are making in internal communications and networks. Technically, it’s no longer a challenge to work closely with colleagues in distant locations. In practical terms, however, plenty of hurdles remain. Why does one virtual team thrive while another stumbles? What differentiates the two?

What Value Coaching?

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on June 18, 2007 
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Just 13% of the HR professionals who took part in this research say they formally measure the return on their investment (ROI) in coaching. That leaves 67% who can’t be bothered and 20% who don’t know.

The Tea Lady Is Back

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on June 16, 2007 
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Organisations of all types, large and small, for-profit and not-for-profit, are implementing programmes and policies that foster employee health and well-being while enhancing organisational performance.

Money Can’t Buy Me Love

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on June 14, 2007 
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As far as many employers are concerned, one sure-fire way to boost the commitment and contentment of their staff is simply to pay them more money. But according to new research, this could actually have precisely the opposite effect.

How Fair Are Performance Appraisals?

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on June 13, 2007 
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If, like many others, you have long suspected that performance appraisals are either an unscientific lottery or just a measure of your popularity with the boss, there is new evidence to back your hunch. Because new research has revealed that the majority of employees who report to multiple bosses get completely inconsistent ratings.

Hots Spots and Deep Freezes

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on June 12, 2007 
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Some workplaces crackle with energy while others languish in a deep cold freeze. This workplace energy guru explains why.

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