Business in Action, 9th Ed.
Chapter 11: Human Resources Management
"New research finds that tales from the C-suite have a negative impact on employee values, but those from their peers are another story.
See the breakdown of a study by LeanIn.
"People are constantly asking me what they can do to make their leadership exceptional.
Brie Weiler Reynolds introduces and presents an infographic on the topic.
"Introverts and extraverts work differently and the environment they work in can ultimately affect their productivity.
"Some behaviors are less obvious -- but no less problematic.
"Tony Robbins, best-selling author of Money: Master The Game, reveals what you need to do in your 20s to have a better quality of life in your 30s.
"Check out the Retail Across America in photos slideshow, watch the video stories from each state and find out where we're headed next.
"In Alec Ross’s new book, The Industries of the Future, he takes a deep dive into the specific fields he believes will shape our economic future, including robotics and the codification of just about everything.
"Emotion and data help align culture with business strategy, says Deloitte culture expert.
"Find out how OCF [Operating Cash Flow] can be used to value a company based on their ability to generate cash from operation.
"Wharton management professor Peter Cappelli [photo, left] has spent decades studying the complicated dynamics of employment.
"What impact could the technology behind Bitcoin have?
"Wharton's Mary-Hunter McDonnell discusses her research on social activism and corporate political clout.
"A team of neuroscientists have built the most intricate map yet for how the human brain processes language.
"We've talked before about how video resumes can be a great way to stand out in your job search, especially when it's a job you really want," writes Erin Greenawald (photo, left).
"People need to be inspired, and they will only feel inspired if their leader is positively disposed — and joyful.
"Changing a habit is HARD.
"Millennials are often miscategorized, leading to the impression that the whole generation is lazy.
Here is an HBR.
"Even if you make the most careful hires based on cultural fit, skills and experience, workplace conflicts inevitably arise between co-workers.
"Before leaving work each day, employees at Ubiquity Retirement + Savings press a button in the lobby.
"The tech company’s new employee review system gets rid of the company’s historic approach to evaluating worker performance.
"Time was, layoffs were seen as an emergency strategy, the last resort in a downturn or crisis.
"TED Talks are fun and interesting.