In this podcast of Out of the Comfort Zone with Wanda Wallace, Theresa Welbourne challenges conventional wisdom around employee engagement.
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Podcast: Agility, AI and Organization Development
What does it truly take to build a responsive, high-performing organization—one that learns, adapts, and thrives over time? To answer that, Chris Worley unpacks what agility really means—beyond the buzzword—as well as how AI is transforming organizational life and what it takes to lead through today’s complexity.
Hope Springs Eternal, But It is Still Not a Strategy
We started eePulse in 1996 to transform how companies use employee survey data and to commercialize the work I was doing on employee energy, which required a more frequent measurement process because it is the fluctuation of energy, not measurement at one point in...
Podcast: Workforce Analytics: A Global Perspective
Dr. Mark Huselid and Dr. Alec Levenson join the Directionally Correct podcast to discuss their book Workforce Analytics: A Global Perspective, diving into the value of measuring employee variance, the impact of High Performance Work Systems on firm performance, the importance of systems thinking in people analytics-all in one engaging episode.
Podcast: Generational Differences are Vastly Exaggerated
In this episode of WorkLife with Adam Grant, Jennifer Deal explores the root causes of age-related stereotypes, how they hinder everyone, and what we can do to bridge generational divides in the workplace. Drawing from over two decades of research across industries and geographies, she found that while people of different generations may bring unique experiences, they share far more in common than we often assume, especially when it comes to what they want from work.
Webinar: A Strategy-First Approach to Talent Systems and Decisions
Watch this insightful conversation and learn how to effectively synergize talent systems with human judgment to position your organisation as a talent management leader
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Podcast: Understanding Agility That Transforms Organizations
In this podcast, Chris Worley discusses the importance of agility in modern organizations, how performance is measured, and the challenges companies face today, emphasizing organizational resilience, strategic communication, and the impact of artificial intelligence on business goals. He also explores the complexity of organizations, the evolving nature of strategy and its teaching, the critical role of leadership in a constantly changing environment, and the growing need for social responsibility.
Podcast: Dr. John Boudreau & Pete Ramstad – Why Beyond HR is More Relevant Than Ever
In this podcast, John and Pete discuss the evolution of HR practices and their impact on measuring executive performance. From recounting the inception of their collaboration to delving into the nuances of utility analysis, this episode offers insights on leveraging various disciplines to refine HR strategy. Listen in for perspectives on how Gen AI could further transform talent assessment in organizations.
Tariffs, inflation and compensation
The global economy is suffering through a particularly difficult time right now. The recent onslaught of sharply-changing tariffs, and uncertainty about the future of international trade and supply chains, has leaders turning to time-honored strategies for keeping costs down. And since labor costs often are the largest on a company’s balance sheet, cutting headcount, salaries and hourly compensation usually are at the top of the list. But should they be?
Unlocking Competitive Advantage: How Employee Resource Groups Build Strategic Relational Capital
In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, business success hinges on more than innovation or scale — it depends on the ability to build unique, hard-to-replicate assets. While technology and operations matter, companies that consistently outperform do so by leveraging a less visible but powerful asset: relational capital. One of the most enduring frameworks for understanding strategic advantage, […]
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Organizational Climate and Culture: An Introduction to Theory, Research, and Practice
In this updated edition, Mark G. Ehrhart, Benjamin Schneider and William H. Macey present a thorough examination of both the history and current status of research in each field, as well as areas for their potential integration. Academics, practitioners, and students will all deepen their understanding of how organizations function and will gain insights into how to improve both organizational research and organizational effectiveness.
Is it time to dig in our heels or flex? What is next for employee resource groups?
On February 5, 2025, Charles Ezell, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, issued a memo directing agencies to prohibit ERGs that promote unlawful DEIA initiatives, following the revocation of key executive orders. While primarily affecting...