Purpose – During difficult times in the economy, nothing is more important to top executives than knowing the true value of a particular project or program. “Show me the money” has become a battle cry for many executives demanding that any new HR project or program shows its value even...

Purpose: In uncertain times, courageous leaders must be in place, stepping forward to take action to drive results. Because there is really no such thing as a natural-born leader, the organization must constantly develop current and new leaders. Leadership skills and leader behavior are shaped...

Purpose: Human capital analytics (HCA) is integral to all other human capital processes. With a mature analytics practice, leaders can make better decisions more quickly and with greater confidences. This paper aims to describe results of research that shows how organizations in Middle East...

Purpose: The population across the industrialized world is aging to the extent never experienced before in history, living 10 years longer on average than the previous generation and nearly two decades longer than two generations ago. Design/methodology/approach: To date, this rapidly growing...

Purpose: This paper aims to explore the executive request for program results. With major programs in place and other programs planned, executives want to know if they are working. The executive’s perspective focuses on whether these programs impact the organization and do they deliver a...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to illustrate how a combination of three motivational forces can deliver superior team performance in an unlikely setting. Because motivation is the key to the success of talent, exploring ways to motivate employees and teams has been at the forefront of...

Purpose In the field of leadership development, a dilemma exists with many executives, who often support and fund leadership development programs. Executives know that great leaders are needed to drive results, and for the most part, they must develop those leaders internally. At the same time,...

Purpose – Internal and external forces are part of a changing environment affecting organizational performance. As a result, human capital strategies must adapt. The aim of this article is to identity the forces that have the most impact and should be addressed by the HR team through specific...