A new way to move beyond the “status quo” of global workforce management Scott Hamilton, President & CEO Executive Next Practices Institute • scott.hamilton@enpinstitute.com In a turbulent global economy, characterized by uncertainty and disruption, business leaders are forced to re-examine their workforce strategies in light of both short and long term survival. Many C-level […]
NEW YORK — Pearson’s world-leading English learning business strengthens its position in the corporate market. Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, announces the acquisition of GlobalEnglish from its current ownership group for $90 million in cash. Founded in 1997 in California, GlobalEnglish is a leading provider of cloud-based, on-demand Business English learning, assessment and performance […]
Tips … Free Webinar Hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery WASHINGTON DC, May 31, 2012 — The unusual disaster events that occurred in 2011 demanded cool-headed and fast action from those in leadership positions. When earthquakes, wildfires and hurricanes struck, millions of business owners had to make quick decisions about the safety of their employees […]
Over and over, around the globe, researchers are reporting low levels of employee engagement and predicting these will threaten economic recovery and corporate survival. The news certainly looks dire and is leaving many executives, managers and HR professionals wondering what specifically they can do to engage and retain their employees. If you look at most […]
Argentineans are the most sun-soaked, spending an average of 11 days at a time, while Koreans spent a mere 3.2 days per trip. Brazilians …likeliest to exercise on the beach Global study reveals attitudes toward price, beach quality, sharks and n… BELLEVUE, Washington, USA; May 16, 2012 Expedia.com®, the world’s largest online travel agency, today […]
Herndon, VA, May 09, 2012 –(PR.com)– National Corporate Housing, a nationwide multi-brand corporate housing company and leader in the temporary housing industry, announces the appointment of Jon Hile as President. Mr. Hile’s experience encompasses over 20 years of experience in apartment management and corporate housing. Jon entered the apartment management industry with R&B Realty in […]
new survey from CareerBuilder and HeadHunter.com (Chicago, May 3 ’12) The hiring landscape for executives is improving along with the rest of the labor market, according to new survey from CareerBuilder and HeadHunter.com. Thirty-one percent of employers expect to hire for executive-level positions over the next six months, up from 23 percent in October’s forecast. […]
…significant challenge to a majority of corporate employees (New York, May 3 ’12) According to a study conducted by RW3, an intercultural communication training organization, 87% of white-collar employees of multinational companies conduct at least part of their work virtually. The RW3 study went on to find that while the vast majority of these employees […]
US Airways Flying WWII Heroes to Washington, DC for Memorial Day Weekend Visit TEMPE, ARIZONA; May 24, 2012 — Military Times Edge magazine has named US Airways (NYSE: LCC) among the 40 Best for Vets employers for 2012 among 1,000 major corporations surveyed. For the second year in a row, the magazine recognized US Airways […]
next IHRMA forum in New York City June 13-15, 2012. LONDON, 30 March 2012 – – Globalization is now more fluid and dynamic than ever, driving significant international business challenges, many of which arise in managing complex, cross border workforces. A new International Human Resources Management Academy has been established by Cornell University’s ILR School […]
