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April 13, 2006
For many executives, the phrase "workplace diversity" evokes "quotas" or "lawsuits." But a recent survey reveals that an organization free of discrimination is not just a better place to work -- it runs more effectively, too.
September 8, 2005
Executives who spend time in their companies' call centers learn an awful lot about how employees and customers really feel about their business. Maybe it's time you paid a visit.
June 9, 2005
In an industry with chronic turnover, Weiser Security has discovered an innovative way to retain talented employees while keeping customers engaged. The company has created a model that organizations in any industry can follow.
February 10, 2005
Things are starting to look up, and the job market could be getting healthy, too. That means it's time for managers to begin tackling what's sure to be their next challenge: staff turnover. Here are new approaches to an old and familiar problem.
January 13, 2005
The Medical Center of Plano has always been viable -- but viable isn't acceptable in a town with 29 other world-class hospitals. To increase market share and profitability, this HCA hospital had to find a way to beat its competition. Here's how ...
February 4, 2002
For many sales execs, low employee turnover is proof of their superior management skills. It's true that high employee retention may signal a manager's ability to foster a superior workplace, but it might also suggest a culture that fails to ...
September 15, 2001
Every year corporations spend millions of dollars attracting, training and retaining their employees, but few can quantify the return on their investment. But SAP Americas may have begun to crack the code. Using a new series of metrics designed ...
July 30, 2001
Why are some tasks energizing and others mind-numbing? Because certain tasks demand your talents, and others just don't. In fact, focusing on non-talents can make us discouraged and disengaged -- and much less productive. So, why are we ...