Archive - 2009

Throughout history the lack of clear understanding has led to many things going very wrong. Wars have been started, relationships have been ruined, business deals lost and customers have been alienated forever.

A number of companies have been keeping a close eye on recent events and attitudes surrounding job satisfaction and the activities of employed workers who are beginning to explore other work possibilities.

A recent article in Workforce Management, entitled "Downturn Puts New Emphasis on Engagement," points out that employee engagement — their commitment to their work and the connection they feel to their company — has never been more important.

Achieving effective HR management (HRM) that truly accelerates business performance and profitability is a journey. A journey for business and leadership as well as for those assigned the HR responsibilities.

Read about the issues at point:

• Hospitals as sub-contractors required to have AAPs?

The year is half over, we've had to make many adjustments because of everything that has been handed us with the failing economy and now we have got to get ready for whatever is next as things begin to change again!

Gartner Inc., the world's leading information technology research and advisory company, has frequently noted that the critical success factors for managing SAP and other ERP (Enterprise Resource Pl

Being strategic is not always about initiating something new. Sometimes it is as simple as going against the grain to take actions contrary to convention — and as a result, getting ahead of the curve.

In difficult times, it is even more important to understand the positive effect ethical leadership behaviors can have on organizational performance. It is in times like the present that people turn to their leaders to inspire them to reach for higher goals, and aspiring to higher goals, in turn, improves organizational performance.

by Rod Hanna — Principal, Merit Resource Group, and
Brent Green, Ph.D. — O.D. and Leadership Performance Coach, Merit Resource Group

The pressure on business decision-makers and leaders in this economy is unparalleled. Making the right decisions that ensure near-term survival and long-term success as well as demonstrating the leadership abilities necessary to guide and inspire people to follow, are paramount.