Management-Issues : News

Managers stick with poor performers rather than hire new faces

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Most managers would prefer to stick with someone they know, even if they are a pain to manage or not pulling their weight, rather than start over and hire a new face.

Why it's good graduates muck about on mobiles

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Managers in Western economies may complain that graduates seem umbilically attached to their mobiles and social networks, but in fact they risk being overtaken by more technologically savvy students from emerging economies.

Don't rely on your recession veterans

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Companies risk losing their most recession-experienced executives as the global downturn bites, just at the point when they are crying out for a steady hand on the tiller.

Managers struggle on with poor performers rather than get hiring

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Most managers would prefer to stick with someone they know, even if they are a pain to manage or not pulling their weight, rather than start over and hire a new face.

Will bitter 70-year-olds become a common sight in the office?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Twenty years from now the workplace could be clogged up with a generation of embittered older workers who cannot afford to retire yet resent being told what to do.

How to prevent your career collapsing with your company

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Walking away before your company crashes around you is the best way to prevent career meltdown - even if it means taking your chances in an uncertain jobs' market.

Developing a "hire me" attitude

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

There is more to getting hired than just having a great resume. Sometimes it's the way you carry yourself or the way you give off confidence to an employer. Your attitude can be as important as what you've done with your career.

Economic crisis drains morale

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

With the news full of yet more job losses, it's not surprising that worries about job security are having a significant impact on productivity, engagement and the general working environment.

Do pretty people earn more?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Do good-looking people earn more money than average and below average-looking people? A raft of evidence suggests that they do.

Dealing with rejection

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

When it comes to be rejected, it can be tough to deal with. Whether you are being rejected for a date or rejected for a job, the emotions and feelings can be very similar.

An unfair sacrifice

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Some companies are responding to the recession by asking staff to take unpaid holidays. Of course, it's the lowest-paid who will suffer most from this, not their well-fed bosses.

How much personal business at work is reasonable?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The average worker apparently spends approximately two hours each day taking care of personal matters. So why is so much personal business being done at work? And what - if anything - should we do about it?

Craziness in Canada

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Running a small company or an independent consultant practice is no easy task. So the last thing you want is a government that is determined to make your life even more difficult - which is exactly what's happening in Canada.

Pen pushing saps managers' productivity

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

It's official. The average manager spends far more of their time on admin and pushing paper around a desk than they do actually managing their people.

A crisis is a terrible thing to waste

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Every now and then there will be a crisis. Look around and you might even conclude that there is always a crisis. Crises force a choice between inertia and innovation. So when faced with one, ask: How can we use this crisis to make thing better?

Michael Jarrett on the secrets of successful change

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Dr Michael Jarrett, one of Europe's leading experts on organizational change, talks to us about the five factors that most influence the success or failure of almost every change initiative.

Tone and pace won the race

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Tone of voice and pace of delivery won the race for the White House, because when the going got tough, those speaking with the wrong tone at the wrong pace were the ones found wanting.

How to manage redundancy survivors

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Reducing your workforce is never a pleasant task. But failing to take account of the needs of those left behind can turn an already difficult situation into a disaster.

Cutting costs, not slashing jobs

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Instead of making the sort of mass job cuts that characterised previous recessions, many organizations are now taking a more intelligent approach to cutting their costs.

All change?

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Will the election of Barack Obama really bring chnage to the American workplace? The answer seems to be a qualified "yes".

Music while you work

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Listening to music can be a wonderful escape from the often vile realities of the workplace. But no-one should be subjected to noise polution from the person sitting next to them.

Technology critical for younger workers

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Managers who ban the use of personal mobiles, instant messaging and social networks in the office risk an exodus of younger staff for whom technology is now a way of life.

Will Obama transform the American workplace?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

It may still be two months before he is sworn in, but President-elect Barack Obama could prove a transformational leader when it comes to reform of the American workplace.

When going gets tough, spend more on training

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

When times are tough, it's often the training budget that suffers first. But that's a big mistake, because organisations that invest in their employees in a downturn have a better chance of surviving.

Breaking taboos

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

One thing I've noticed about the US election campaign is that it increased water cooler talk around three normally taboo subjects, namely race, age, and gender.