Some companies try to "wow" new employees with a t-shirt or other branded memorabilia. But innovative firms are developing programs to take new employee orientation programs way beyond the usual explanations of benefits and mission statements....
Thirteen percent of Internet networking giant Cisco's total business comes from strategic alliances. In our exclusive interview, the firm's Director of Marketing gives us the inside scoop on how the company has successfully created a culture that...
Strategies to get the most out of a mentoring experience.
White spaces, those gaps in your calendar in between meetings and other planned activities, can be an invaluable opportunity to brainstorm new ideas or work on things outside your normal job scope. Here are some suggestions for mining gold out of your...
Here are five tips to ensure outstanding presentations.
A new study shows that your company's bad apples aren't just annoying; if they're not properly dealt with they can easily spoil your entire corporate culture. It's up to managers to take decisive action to try to reform bad apples or, if that doesn't...
A manager is responsible for creating an environment in which people can motivate themselves.
how to prepare for change
Remember that old Billy Joel song, "Don't go changin' to try and please me"? Too bad corporate America doesn't share the sentiment. Today's employees are not only expected to deal with constant change, but to actually embrace it....
Different cultures can hold widely divergent attitudes on important workplace issues like time management, respect for authority, teamwork and individual responsibility. Here are some strategies to help you create a more efficient and harmonious...