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Businesses need to understand what employees look for from their leaders
July 30, 2009
How can organizations make sure that the inherent uncertainty in today’s environment and associated redundancies at their own companies aren’t disruptive? They must first understand what employees look for from their leaders, whether that is the senior team or the line manager.
A gathering of UK executives stressed the importance of training and development through the economic downturn. The discussion encompassed key leadership priorities, such as skills required by employers now; development needs of the remaining workforce; and boosting engagement, retention, and motivation.
The economy may get worse before it gets better: Most economists say the U.S. GDP will turn around by mid-2009, but the unemployment rate will continue to climb through 2010. Here’s how executives can keep employees engaged in this rough economic climate.
Mergers, acquisitions, joint marketing agreements: Some thrive; many fail. Two management experts say that successful corporate marriages aren’t all that different from productive partnerships between two colleagues. Here are the eight elements of a prosperous merger.
