Recent articles on hiring, talent management and leadership: December 2011
Prepping for the holidays, PC-style
The holidays are a festive time, and holiday parties at your business should be too. Unfortunately, they are also an opportunity for liability and risk. Keep reading for tips on how you can lawsuit-proof your holiday festivities. >> Check it out…
Motivation without compensation
Offering a performance-based bonus or hinging a raise on an employee’s success is one way to get results, but that technique obviously requires money. Here’s a list of seven things you can do to motivate your employees to excel that don’t involve monetary reward. >> See the list…
There’s something in the water coffee
One year ago, serious trouble was brewing at Starbucks as the company got hammered by consumers, investors and the media. One year later, Fortune named CEO Howard Schultz 2011 Businessman of the Year. What leadership skills did Schultz use that we could learn from to turn the coffee giant around? >> Find out more…
Leadership development is priority #1 for these firms
You can’t build a great business without nurturing great talent. Fortune takes a look at the firms that groom talent with a passion. Thirteen of the top 25 are from the U.S. Who do you think made the list? See for yourself. >> Read on…
What’s your corporate character?
How much thought have you given to your “corporate character” lately? Probably not enough, based on this Harvard Business Review piece. Corporate character, like reputation, is important, and those employees who identify with your corporate character will perform better. Interested now? >> Read on…
The art of criticizing
For some, giving an employee negative feedback about their job performance might be no problem, but for others, it might be a dreaded necessity of being a leader. Check out this short clip from the Wall Street Journal about the importance of being candid when delivering negative feedback. >> See the clip…