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A new study from the University of Buffalo shows that humble bosses differ from their egocentric peers in three significant ways. They are far more likely to: 1) lead by example, 2) admit their mistakes and 3) recognize their followers’ strengths.
A new study by the Aberdeen Group identified the 4 strategies to achieve hiring excellence used by high-performing companies.
Ever wonder if or how you can motivate without money? Every day, workers wake up, go to work, and come home. These people "work to live," and although the routine is monotonous the paycheck is necessary. If you ask them, they may tell you that money motivates them and they would leave in a heartbeat for a small raise. However, in today’s economy, many organizations no longer have the luxury of using money as a motivational tool.
As the holiday season begins, we pause to express a heartfelt "Thanks!" to those who have partnered with WorkSmart and supported our business in 2010.
When we first joined twitter several months ago, we weren’t quite sure what would come of it. Now 100 tweets later we take a look back and consider whether this "flight" was worth the ticket price.
WorkSmart is pleased to announce - and pass along - deep price breaks on the ProfileXT, our best-selling assessment tool. Through the month of October, 2010, take a sample PXT for free and get 50% off your purchase!
Despite a crushing 9.5% unemployment rate, many U.S. companies are struggling to find qualified employees. Several factors contribute to what is almost certain to become a growing trend.
A recent poll conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management looked at how changes in health care reform will affect U.S. businesses. Here’s a quick summary of some of their key findings...
What does it take to reach and maintain peak performance? Companies often assume that financial rewards are the key – higher pay, better benefits, etc. Daniel Pink’s Drive turns this thesis inside-out, then shares the research-based strategies employers can use to accelerate worker productivity.
When asked to describe stressful events people often refer to "big-ticket" items like death, divorce and job loss. But studies show that everyday stressors - the spills, drills, and bills in our lives - may cause greater harm to our health and wellbeing.
