767 Articles found for subject: Human Resources

Some characteristics and behaviors are common to top performers across many different roles. Here are four ways that high-quality candidates may respond differently than the rest to the right interview questions.

Content: Article | Authors: Bailey Nelson, Brandon Rigoni, Joseph Streur, Kevin Campbell, Sarah Houle | Source: Gallup Management Journal | Subjects: Hiring, Human Resources

Extroverts are more likely to express their passion outwardly, giving them a leg up when it comes to raises and promotions, according to research by Jon Jachimowicz. Introverts are just as motivated and excited about their work, but show it differently. How can managers challenge their assumptions?

Content: Article | Authors: Ben Rand, Jon Jachimowicz | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior

Answering these questions will help you determine what’s working, what isn’t and explore options for a successful compensation strategy.

Content: Article | Author: Kent Plunkett | Source: Chief Executive | Subjects: Compensation, Human Resources

Employees who are disciplined about setting daily goals not only accomplish more but also feel better about their work. Here are three ways that managers can make daily goal-setting a habit.

Content: Article | Author: Nele Van Buggenhout | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior, Personal Development, Training & Development

More than half of employees report being relatively unproductive at work. New research into six types of employees shows how companies can re-engage workers while amplifying the impact of star performers.

Content: Article | Authors: Aaron De Smet, Angelika Reich, Bill Schaninger, Marino Mugayar-Baldocchi | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Human Resources, Organizational Behavior

Specialization. Scarcity. Rivalry. Humanity. Companies that understand—and harness—these forces will have an edge in creating vibrant workforces capable of achieving sustained, positive outcomes.

Content: Article | Authors: Bhushan Sethi, Blair Sheppard, Nicole Wakefield | Source: strategy+business | Subject: Human Resources

Diversity and inclusion efforts that focus on business outcomes alone rarely address root causes. Jamillah Bowman Williams, a visiting fellow at the Institute for the Study of Business in Global Society, offers tips for companies navigating their next stage of the DEI journey.

Content: Article | Authors: Barbara DeLollis, Jamillah Bowman Williams, Katherine Hutt Scott | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Diversity, Human Resources

New managers typically receive no training for their new role. Wharton’s Peter Cappelli discusses three common struggles and how to avoid them.

Content: Article | Author: Peter Cappelli | Source: Knowledge@Wharton | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior

Many companies are quick to reduce headcount when economic headwinds appear, but they risk weakening their businesses. A case study explores the hidden costs of layoffs.

Content: Article | Authors: Ben Rand, Sandra Sucher | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior

Gartner research has found that managers today are accountable for 51% more responsibilities than they can effectively manage — and they’re starting to buckle under the pressure: 54% are suffering from work-induced stress and fatigue, and 44% are struggling to provide personalized support to their direct reports. Ultimately, one in five managers said they would prefer not being people managers given a choice. Further analysis … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Jonah Shepp, Vitorio Bretas | Source: Harvard Business Review | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior

People leverage 360-degree feedback systems and peer evaluations for personal gain.

Content: Article | Authors: Helge Klapper, Henning Piezunka, Linus Dahlander | Source: INSEAD Knowledge | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior

The ability to toggle between abstract and concrete thinking is a key differentiator of high-potential leaders.

Content: Article | Authors: Adam Grant, Donna Wiggs | Source: Big Think | Subjects: Human Resources, Training & Development

Dangling bonuses to checked-out employees might only be a Band-Aid solution. Brian Hall shares four research-based incentive strategies—and three perils to avoid—for leaders trying to engage the post-pandemic workforce.

Content: Article | Authors: Avery Forman, Brian Hall | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Compensation, Human Resources, Motivation

Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell shares tips on how to elevate employee engagement and maximize the talent of your workforce.

Content: Article | Author: Matthew Bidwell | Source: Knowledge@Wharton | Subjects: Human Resources, Motivation, Organizational Behavior

In a remodeled world, it is vital for companies to reinvent ways of working.

Content: Article | Authors: Deniz Caglar, Edward Faccio, Erika Ryback | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior

Insperity CEO rejects check-the-box approach to diversity in favor of strategic values that lead to effective outcomes.

Content: Article | Authors: Dale Buss, Paul Sarvadi | Source: Chief Executive | Subjects: Diversity, Human Resources

Spotting folks who can become high-impact leaders at your company is exceptionally challenging in an interview setting. While you can probe IC skills with a coding test or other function-specific take-home projects, unraveling all the nuances that go into managing people can be incredibly tricky — especially with just a narrow sliver of time with each candidate.

So when sitting down with management candidates, interviewers tend … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: First Round Review | Subjects: Hiring, Human Resources

Many companies today are struggling to hire and retain talent, but more often than not the problem is self-inflicted: They’re simply not using a broad enough array of tools, sometimes because they don’t even know the tools exist. In this article, the authors list 40 tools — some familiar but underutilized, others unfamiliar and innovative — that can help companies find and keep the people … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Allison Bailey, Joseph Fuller, Manjari Raman, Nithya Vaduganathan | Source: Harvard Business Review | Subjects: Hiring, Human Resources

It is increasingly evident that analytics-informed decisions can solve challenges that HR traditionally faces across the employee life cycle in the organization, from recruitment to retirement. Let’s look at some of these challenges.

Content: Article | Source: Kearney | Subject: Human Resources

But it doesn’t have to be such a chore. When done well, performance reviews are an incredibly valuable exercise that enables a manager and direct report to track growth over time, align on how the work impacts what matters most to the business, and build a more open and trusting relationship. The conversation should flow both ways — a back-and-forth dialogue, not a lecture.

That’s why … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: First Round Review | Subjects: Coaching, Human Resources, Management, Training & Development