The Hidden Human Resource: Shareholder Value

Human-resources executives have long argued that superior people-management practices can significantly improve a company’s bottom line. But hard numbers detailing how best to motivate and reward the people on your team and in your company were tough to find.

In search of this kind of data, Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a global human-capital consulting firm, explored and correlated the HR practices and financial fortunes of 750 companies … [ Read more ]