In this fast-changing world characterized by disruption and unpredictability, global mobility managers and their human resource colleagues have a secret weapon. One they can harness to their utmost advantage, if only they can stop being afraid of it: namely, predictive analytics. Discard that initial discomfort with...
In a recent Korn Ferry survey of professionals, 96 percent of respondents said real-time feedback and ongoing performance discussions with their bosses are more effective than an annual review. As such, even if the employee does not have a long tenure, ongoing feedback will help...
Moving or relocating can be too laborious and stressful a process, because it ticks off a trifecta of issues -- the physical, emotional and financial. There’s the arduous task of packing one’s belongings. It is hard to lift and carry heavy household items and to...
California was voted the Most Innovative Economy in America yet again. Every year, it garners the distinction from various research companies and media outlets. This time, Bloomberg accorded that distinction. USA Today did it in 2017 along with firms like AT Kearney. Question is, why...
Do travel perks apply to international assignees that have to stay put in their assigned work location? It’s like an oxymoron, but the question is certainly worth the scrutiny, if one considers how travel rewards are one incentive that can help in the retention of...
Every C-suite executive and manager -- especially if they belong to the human resource sector -- will always agree that talent development should be among the company’s top priority. Upskilling is non-negotiable, particularly if the organization and its personnel want to survive, let alone beat the...