Element 2 Materials and Equipment

Why Employees Need the Right Equipment

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A manager at Owens Corning's Rio Claro, Brazil, facility knows that equipping his employees with what they need leads to many benefits, not the least of which is worker safety, comfort, and productivity. But it also instills team spirit. In fact, the Rio Claro facility is emblematic of one of the key elements revealed in the recently published New York Times bestseller, 12: The Elements of Great Managing.

Your Job May Be Killing You

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

We all know that workplace stress is hard on our health. But recent research suggests it can actually be deadly. In this interview, a leading expert on workplace management and well-being reveals some astonishing findings, including this one: Workplace stress apparently can be linked to heart disease -- the number-one cause of death in Americans over 35.

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.

How to Keep Talented Staff

Thu, 11 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT

As more Thai firms try to compete in the global market, they learn that the quality of their people is critical to winning business. Those firms often start by asking "How do we select talented employees?" But a smarter question would be "How can we keep our talented employees?" -- because the financial implications of losing a single talented worker are enormous.

Building a Highly Engaged Workforce

Mon, 03 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Employees join an organization enthusiastic and committed. But often, that first year on the job is their best. What can managers do to enhance employee engagement for the long term? Curt Coffman shares tips that can help managers spot employees who are becoming disenchanted and strategies that managers can use to reverse the slide.

Shifting Out of Low Gear

Fri, 15 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT

A survey of German employees last summer revealed that a staggering 69% are profoundly disconnected from their work -- a surprise, since German workers are highly skilled and generously compensated, and they produce some of the best products in the world. What accounts for the low German engagement? And what can be done to improve it?

The Right Stuff

Fri, 15 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Want productive employees? Make sure they have the right tools to get their job done. When Gallup asks employees if they have the proper tools for their jobs, a positive responses corresponds with enhanced employee safety, customer loyalty, and employee retention. A negative response means that employees may well be eyeing the exits.

Feedback for Real

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Five years ago The Gallup Organization decided to create a better feedback process for employers large and small. The primary goal was to identify and measure the elements of worker engagement that are most powerfully linked to improved business outcomes -- be they sales growth, productivity, customer loyalty, and so forth -- and the generation of value. The result was a 12-question survey in which employees are asked to rate their response to each question on a scale of one to five.

Is Your Company Bleeding Talent?

Mon, 09 Oct 2000 00:00:00 GMT

What does the phrase "becoming an employer of choice" mean? For many organizations, it refers to their strategies to attract talented employees. And once an organization has done the hard work of recruiting top performers, the next step is to figure out how to keep them.

People Aren't Your Greatest Asset

Thu, 09 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMT

The title of this article should get your attention, because it is true. We have used the line, "people are our greatest asset," for too long, and it is only partially correct. The truly engaged and talented people that come to work every day are the real asset of your company.