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April

2009

27 April 2009

Almost daily, companies are cutting workers, and morale and productivity are suffering as a result. In this environment, a strengths-based approach is vital because it creates hope, opens the doors to untapped potential, and brings out the best in people and in companies.

27 April 2009

In tough economic times, a strengths-based approach is more relevant than ever, say Brian Brim and Heather Wright in this podcast of their GMJ article The Strengths to Confront Tough Times.

09 April 2009

The vast majority of the German workforce is not engaged with its work. Though not a hot topic at last week’s G-20 summit, this presents a serious threat to productivity -- and ultimately to Germany’s gross domestic product.

07 April 2009

Since the financial crisis began last year, more than 30 banks have gone under in the United States alone. U.S. Bank’s financials, however, remain fundamentally sound, thanks to its conservative lending practices and an intense focus on people.

07 April 2009

A focus on people keeps U.S. Bank on solid ground while other banks go under. Learm more in this podcast of the GMJ article How U.S. Bank Weathers the Crisis.

02 April 2009

Despite small signs that the economy is improving, executives and managers are hunkering down for what could still be a long economic downturn. Here’s how to keep teams engaged until the economy improves -- whenever that is.