Rethinking executive development ‐ Change and the psychological contract ‐ The real reasons employees leave. Corporations need to take a radically different approach to executive development, according to a recent study, “Transforming Corporate Leadership.” Direct research into 28...

The three dimensions of engagement ‐ CLOs challenged to provide business impact ‐ Shared visions and values build a culture of success ‐ A global survey into employeeengagement by ISR, theinternational research consultancy, highlights global variationsin employees’ commitment to their...

US HR functions ahead of Europe in credibility stakes ‐ Employers cannot afford to ignore diversity ‐ UK workers feel unappreciated and unsupported.

Senior leadership is top engagement driver ‐ Poorly‐managed change increases stress ‐ Global pay strategies on the rise.

he 2005 What’s Working Survey, conducted by Mercer Human Resource Consulting found that since 2002, US employees have become more positive about most aspects of their organizations and jobs, including the security of their positions.

Leadership‐focused companies get financial results, Organizations must focus on building adaptive capacity, Study finds mixed views of HR outsourcing

Some HR departments struggle to give strategic support, Middle management is crucial to business success, Room for improvement in performance management

Long hours are the enemy of productivity, Spending time on non‐job roles increases performance, HR function is undergoing a fundamental shift

Generation Y motivated by alternative benefit options, High sales figures boost employee motivation programs, HR function changes create career development issues.

Senior management largely unsatisfied with HR function, Flexi‐time perceived to hamper career prospects, 81% of European companies to standardize HR in 2006, CEOs should see HR as a priority for the future