June
2009
25 June 2009
It’s easy to cultivate a sense of doom at the moment, and there are ample reasons to give up hope. But business leaders should resist the tide of negativity, says a prominent psychologist. That’s because hope serves a bottom-line business purpose.
18 June 2009
Yes, it’s possible -- even amid a full-blown economic recession in which massive layoffs, closing facilities, and declining profits are the norm. Here’s how one hospital turned the budget over to its employees and reaped a windfall.
11 June 2009
Most senior executives are pushing hard to keep their companies together. If their businesses are to survive, those leaders can’t overlook opportunities to boost productivity and profitability -- and that means employee engagement is more critical than ever.
09 June 2009
Some things will change, and some things won’t. But there’s one thing marketers can be sure of, regardless of how the economic crisis shakes out: The consumer is now in charge, and will be for a long time.
04 June 2009
Bankers know plenty about their customers. They know their demographic data, their transaction activity, and their financial history. They likely know every necessary personal detail that will protect their assets. But do customers know their bankers? Probably not, Gallup says.
02 June 2009
Succession planning involves much more than filling in boxes on an organizational chart. If it’s done right -- that is, scientifically and systematically -- it creates a pool of leadership talent that can drive an organization, engage employees, and increase shareholder value.
