Element 10 Best Friend

News Flash: Workplace Socializing Is Productive

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Contrary to their every instinct, managers should actually encourage their workers to chit-chat, to gather around the water cooler -- even to gossip. An MIT researcher reveals why these guilty pleasures are, in fact, good for a company's productivity.

Turning Around Employee Turnover

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:45:00 GMT

Companies can reduce costly churn if managers know what to look for. But they usually don’t -- and that's because too many managers think money is at the root of the turnover issue. This article uncovers the real sources of the problem and reveals the reasons most people quit. Find out how to keep good employees from walking out the door.

The Tenth Element of Great Managing

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Measured by the statement "I have a best friend at work," this element has proven to be incredibly controversial to executives. But those business leaders who think friendships are none of their business don’t understand human nature, according to the authors of 12: The Elements of Great Managing.

The Innovation Equation

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A recent Gallup study of the U.S. workforce reveals this simple yet powerful formula: strengths development + engagement = innovation. Learn more about this national study and how its findings can be applied to your company.

Can Employees Be Friends With the Boss?

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Yes indeed, according to research. In fact, managers who demonstrate care for employees have more engaged staffs. So writes bestselling author Tom Rath in his latest book, Vital Friends: The People You Can't Afford to Live Without, which was released this month.

What to Do With Employee Survey Results

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Gathering employee feedback is essential for any organization, but what matters most is that executives take action on that feedback. If you handle that follow-up right, your employees will be far more productive -- and your business much more profitable. Here's how to manage those critical next steps.

Wake-Up Call for Thailand, Inc.

Thu, 12 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

If the Thai government is counting on that country's employees to fuel a vibrant, progressive economy, it should be forewarned that its efforts may remain stuck in neutral. A recent Gallup Employee Engagement Index survey in Thailand revealed that "engaged" employees make up only 12% of the country's employee population.

Engagement Keeps the Doctor Away

Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The more engaged employees are at work, the more likely they are to be physically and psychologically healthy, according to the latest GMJ Employee Engagement Index survey of U.S. workers.

New Book Shows How Positivity Increases Productivity

Thu, 08 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

While the daily headlines are full of information on the staggering cost of disengaged workforces, the authors of How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life focus on the other side of the equation: the impact that positive interactions make on people’s lives -- both at work and at home.

Their Best Friend at Work

Thu, 13 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Some managers inspire excellence. Some inspire loyalty. But a very few, such as Diane Marinacci at the federal General Services Administration, inspire people to the highest quality of work, the sincerest forms of loyalty, and passionate engagement. Find out what makes Marinacci so special, and successful.