Sometimes surveys verify the obvious. At other times we learn new information that helps us become better leader in the field of human capital management. Here are some of the more interesting surveys released in 2012.
America slow to adopt “bonus malus” bonus design incentive plans
There is a global trend to change the way incentive plans are designed for annual bonuses. The global trend, which in not being replicated by United States companies, are increasingly designed as “bonus malus” programs. Bonus malus...
Nearly 80 percent of workers with flu still come to work: Staples survey (Video)
The sounds of sneezing and coughing that ring throughout the workplace could be allergies but according to a survey released Monday by Staples it could be a cold or flu. Nearly 80 percent of office workers polled by the...
United States and Canada trail world in number of statutory holidays
In North, Central, and South America the United States of America and Canada are among the least generous countries when it comes to statutory holidays. Part of the reason is the free market structure of the US business world...
Why we have "Slackers" in the workplace
According to a recent survey only 25% of employees admit that they work as productively as possible. The survey showed that another 25% felt they could do 50% more while half of the workers surveyed openly admitted they could increase...
USA wages are in the middle of the global rankings, Michigan 10% above nation (Video)
Wages in the United States have been falling over the last three years as companies are rapidly looking to replace full time jobs with part time jobs. This has been accelerated as Obamacare only requires healthcare insurance to full...
Poor time management skills anger manager, contribute to workplace stress
Fred felt guilty about being late to a dinner in his honor, welcoming him to the new office in Warsaw. He was told not to worry about it. The next day he was late for lunch. His boss was extremely...
Employee holiday entitlements around the world
This is a time of year when we go from a glut of paid holidays into an extended period with few or none. For most Michigan companies New Year’s Day begins a series of five-day work...
Other articles and white papers of interest
Other resources
- Employment Diversity In Michigan , a networking group on Linked In.
- Culture Bridges are a look at the contents of the character within each of us. Information is contained on more than 20 different categories of culture.
- Cultural Faux Pas is an interesting quiz about marketing mistakes made by others.
- Culture Quizzes allow you to test your cultural IQ with fun and informative quizzes.
- Life’ Leadership Lessons by Rick Weaver- 53 anecdotal leadership lessons. Paperback, e-book, Kindle.
Top books for those in leadership
- First, Break All the Rules: What the world's greatest managers do differently.
- 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees: A manager's guide to addressing performance, conduct and discipline challenges.
- Success With People: A complete system for effectively managing people in any organization
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