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Smart Staffing Practices: Don?t Confuse Activity with Results


Does your hiring process consist of proven practices or just a hodgepodge of activities that get into gear when someone says, "I need more people" or "Sally has left and we need someone to take her place NOW?" Smart hiring is more than running ads, screening, interviewing and checking references. It is a series of specific procedures that can work well or create bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

Profits and Business Success - 5 Profit Traps to Watch Out For


The old saying 'You have to spend money to make money' can be a dangerous one. Every business has it's costs, but not every business owner takes the time to distinguish between what is an essential expense, and what is a 'nice to have' expense.

Organizational Capital in Politics, War, Sports and Business


Intangible Corporate Assets such as Organizational Capital, Blue Sky and Brand Name Capital, actually they all have a common thread in my opinion. Here are some thoughts on these issues.

Motivation - It Starts with Acknowledgement


Acknowledgement is about recognition or attention from another person. It can be physical such as - a pat on the back, a touch or a handshake.

Creativity and Innovation Management: The Creative State


Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation. There are other useful definitions in this field, for example, creativity can be defined as consisting of a number of ideas, a number of diverse ideas and a number of novel ideas.

Business Innovation ? Status Games


Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation. There are other useful definitions in this field, for example, creativity can be defined as consisting of a number of ideas, a number of diverse ideas and a number of novel ideas.

Indecent Proposal in the Workplace ? An Overview of Workplace Harassment & Employer Liability


An allegation of harassment in the workplace is a growing phenomenon facing companies across the U.S.

Blame Culture Blues - How the Language of Blame Manifests Organisational Underperformance


If you have ever worked within a large organisation then you are sure to have heard the term 'we will not have a blame culture' at some point. However the sheer fact that this statement can be made is an indication that a blame culture already exists.

Organisation Tips For The Mobile Executive


Despite the fact that everyone sighs 'How glamorous!', the life of the business traveller can actually be hell! Fighting international datelines, jetlag, airline food, hotel pillows filled with rocks, and the constant packing can turn an efficient, organised corporate commando into a bumbling mess. The situation can be similar for those whose car has to occasionally transform into a mobile office.

Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: The Best Incentives are Free


This article relates to the Recognition competency, commonly evaluated in employee satisfaction surveys. It tells the story of how the performance of one team was affected when the powerful motivator of daily praise and recognition disappeared.

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Corrections Corp. Guards Allow Violence, Inmates Say - BusinessWeek

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Exxon Output Gains Pose Risks - Wall Street Journal

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Storms cut Air Methods 4Q profit by 27 percent - The Associated Press

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BP CEO's Next Step in Its Turnaround? Start Buying - BNET

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