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Within this section you will find a wealth of additional information, commentary and links that we have collected surrounding the workforce demographics, retirement, the experience gap and other related items. They had all been published on our blog ‘The Battle For Experience’ but we have republished them all here - and will continue to do so. Why not register for updates via Twitter or RSS
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CEOs and the Candle Problem
Fascinating read – with the following conclusion: When your employees have to do something straightforward, like pressing a button or manning one stage in an assembly line, financial incentives work. Its a small effect, but they do work. Simple jobs … CEOs and the Candle Problem
Emails That Could Get You FIRED
I know in the ‘portfolio lifestyle’ – firing has a different connotation – but the rules are JUST as applicable. For example, the first one we all know – don’t we ? ALL-CAPPED email. Using all uppercase letters is considered … Emails That Could Get You FIRED
Retirement? Goodbye, Golden Years
Ring any bells ? DR. B. BOOMER — an unfortunate, but fictional, dentist — worked and saved for years, only to see her portfolio shrivel after a series of investments in orthodontia-related dot-coms a decade ago. She then put her … Retirement? Goodbye, Golden Years
Excellence in energy celebrated at EI Awards ceremony
The winners of this year’s Energy Institute (EI) Awards were announced at a ceremony in London on 17 November, hosted by physicist and BBC Science presenter, Prof Brian Cox OBE. The EI Awards recognise innovation and excellence amongst individuals and … Excellence in energy celebrated at EI Awards ceremony
How Big Data is Transforming Business
We could have written it ourselves : it’s important to remember that new technologies and tools raise productivity not only because companies adopt them but also, more critically, because they enable new management practices and organizational structures. McKinsey Article from … How Big Data is Transforming Business
Public Sector Job Losses …
The BBC recently wrote an article on job losses on the public sector, here in the UK. Since April, the public sector shed jobs at five times the rate predicted by the Office for Budget Responsibility, the Chartered Institute of … Public Sector Job Losses …
A Parent’s Guide to Texting, Facebook, and Social Media
Another great piece from our friends at The Perfect Labor Storm. A Parent’s Guide to Texting, Facebook, and Social Media
Leading Older Employees
Seniority no longer reigns in today’s organizations. In fact, it’s not uncommon to manage people 10 or 20 years older than you. Leading is hard enough when you have experience on your side. Here are three ways to make sure … Leading Older Employees
We Are Not Alone
… I know we have been going on about this for a while now. We know our readers agree. That’s whay you are here – right ? Still – always nice to get support from alternative sources ….. This one … We Are Not Alone
Why Today’s Chief Information Officer Will Be Tomorrow’s Chief Executive
Full Article :: Why Today’s Chief Information Officer Will Be Tomorrow’s Chief Executive Passed on – with thanks to :: Ben Kerschberg, writing for the Huffington Post