December
2004
Educated, idiosyncratic, and flush with discretionary income, the mass affluent -- people who make $75,000 or more annually -- defy easy characterization. Politically, they're right-leaning; socially, they tilt to the left. How should marketers target this complex, and fast-growing, consumer segment?
The number-one reason people leave their jobs is because they "don't feel appreciated," according to the U.S. Department of Labor. What's a manager to do? Start by offering praise to employees that's individualized, deserved, and specific.
In hospitals, high quality leads to healthy financial performance, according to substantial research. While many factors have a significant impact on patient safety and quality, one key is often overlooked: how engaged nurses are at work.
Find out why staffing reviews and performance outcome measurement are the most effective ways to evaluate employees.
Speaking at a recent gathering in Washington, D.C., leading experts in Positive Psychology stressed the importance of trusting employees, authentic leadership, and gender differences at work.