Categories : *Academy of Management Journal
Competing Against Rivals Increases Risky Behavior
New research indicates that people are more willing to take strategic risks when competing with rivals than when competing with non-rivals.
Categories : Business Strategy Human resource management Human Resources Strategic HR Talent Management
Talent Management Lessons from Successful Luxury Brands
Top luxury companies use a unique approach to talent management to stay ahead of the competition. What is their secret?
Categories : *Human Resource Management
The Future of Human Resources: Creating Value
HR has come a long way from its roots, but how can it increase its relevancy in a new global business paradigm?
Categories : Business Strategy Evidence Based Management HR Policy Human resource management Human Resources Strategic HR
The Future of HR: Bringing Human Resources into the 21st Century
The words “Human Resources” conjure up images of paperwork for some, but true HR professionals understand the value of effective human resource management. The time is ripe for HR leaders to step up to the plate. A new article by Peter Cappelli provides must-read tips for anyone looking to take a company’s people processes to the next level.
Categories : Staffing Strategic HR Work Environment
Generational Differences in the Workplace: Careers Aren’t What They Used to Be
The “olden days” means something different to everyone. For me, it means a time when the internet wouldn’t start without a 60 second cacophony of assorted beeping and scratching sounds. But we can all agree that in the olden days career paths were different than they are now. How have careers changed? And how have generational differences in the workplace contributed to how people handle these changes?
Categories : *Personnel Psychology Culture Diversity Strategic HR
Age-Inclusive HR Practices Lead to Improved Organizational Outcomes
Recent demographic shifts in the population have HR practitioners scrambling to face the challenge of managing an increasingly age-diverse workforce. A new study shows that employing age-inclusive HR practices may improve organizational outcomes and promote employee retention.
Categories : *Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Process Evidence Based Management Job Attitudes Strategic HR
Restrictive Work Policies: Gaining Employee Buy-In
No one wants to have to enforce restrictive work policies, but managers often have to do just that. How can they get employee buy-in, when a policy is something their employees will naturally feel inhibited by? An analysis of four studies reveals an interesting technique for getting buy-in on restrictive work policies without altering the policies themselves.
Categories : *Academy of Management Journal Creativity Strategic HR
Implementing Creative Ideas at Work
Change dominates the modern business landscape. Business as usual can no longer enough outpace the competition. In all sectors of the global marketplace, creative solutions to complex problems prove critical to success. Unfortunately simply hiring creative employees isn’t enough. The perfect creative solution still requires implementation.
Good Stats Make Us Uncomfortable (IO Psychology)
In striving for profitability, companies often rely on key indicators of organizational performance. Common indicators like sales growth, customer loyalty, and earnings per share often guide strategy decisions and resource allocation.
Categories : *Harvard Business Review Business Strategy Creativity Strategic HR
Inviting the Inquiry of Science into Strategic Planning (IO Psychology)
Topic: Business Strategy, Creativity, Strategic HR Publication: Harvard Business Review (SEPT 2012) Article: Bringing Science to the Art of Strategy Authors: A. G. Lafley, R. L. Martin, J. W. Rivkin, and N. Siggelkow Reviewed By: Megan Leasher Strategic planners sit down once a year. They pride themselves on their scientific