Are Your Employees Tweeting Away Work Time Whether it’s the latest YouTube hit, breaking news from overseas or a message buzzing on your phone, there seem to be numerous distractions during the workday. According to a Workplace Options survey conducted last August, 42 percent of workers are distracted...

Increased competition, stiffer regulation, globalization, shifting alliances, mergers and acquisitions, retiring baby boomers, and an increasing number of stakeholders – among other factors – mandate that energy companies have skilled leaders to thrive in today’s volatile and complex...

With the economy still shaking off the effects of a record recession, growth remains a top priority for many organizations. It’s also one of the greatest challenges. Integrating talent management and organizational design may be the solution. The current business environment requires executives...

In a world where information travels faster than ever, the expectations of work and leaders have changed significantly in just a few years, and, with those expectations, the emotions and motivations that affect our jobs and our lives also have changed. The goal? To develop leaders rather than followers. With...

The human mind is a great device that processes information quickly and efficiently. However, its attention span is getting shorter, particularly given the ever-growing demands of various data streams on this rather limited commodity. With the world of information growing at a rapid rate, managing...

In the perennially shifting sands of the global business world, advanced mobility strategies provide companies with a platform for survival and sustainable development. At Deloitte, a cohesive and integrated global mobility program fuels company growth by addressing short-term client needs and longer-term...

In an ever more complex and volatile business environment, organizations must leverage all the resources of a global firm to develop and provide for learners and leaders. In October 2007, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high of 14,164. By March 2009, the Dow had sunk to 6,469, and...

When it comes to instilling ethics in the corporate environment, learning professionals have few easy options. But eliminating decision-making bias, promoting a transparent culture and circulating lessons learned can clarify the gray areas and help position the organization for success. Teaching right...

A specific sequence of events links leadership effectiveness to employee passion, customer devotion and organizational vitality. Most executives know that leadership plays a key role in the success or failure of an organization, but little research has been compiled about the long-term impact of leadership...

As recognition of the importance of employee engagement rises, so does the need for additional research to understand the elements essential to creating a work environment that drives individual passion. The world “engagement” has been used as a catchphrase to refer to the positive attitudes...