HR Tips
The Science of Happiness and Organizational Success
by Ben Nash on September 9, 2010
Culture Change There are three types of happiness:
- Pleasure – this is a kind of “rock star” happiness in which you chase the next high
- Passion – this is also known as “being in your flow” doing what you really like to do
- Higher Purpose – this is about being part of something bigger than yourself that has meaning to you
So says the Center for Positive Psychology Read More
Do Learning Styles Matter?
by Kevin Nash on September 8, 2010
employee training In recent years, cognitive scientists have shown that a few simple techniques can reliably improve how much a student learns from studying. The findings can help anyone, from a fourth grader doing long division to an employee trying to master the details of a new work process. But many of the new findings directly contradict much of the common wisdom about good study habits Read More
Organizational Development – Arnold Style
by Kevin Nash on September 7, 2010
organizational development I was in a client meeting recently talking about organizational development with their product development and business development managers, when it struck me—there sure is a whole lot of “development” going on!
Question: how can organizations make sure their deployment activities are integrated so they end up lean Read More
Superscout: A New Job Site That Could Be a “Monster” Killer
by Ben Nash on September 3, 2010
Career Development For years now, those of us seeking a new job have flocked to the internet in the hope of finding our next position. Major job boards such as CareerBuilder.com or Monster.com are host to millions of jobs and are, for the most part, household names – especially in this tough job market. More recently, start-up companies have recognized the daunting task of creating an employment website to rival the major players Read More
Problems With Providing Candid Feedback To Employees
by Ben Nash on September 1, 2010
Employee Training Some managers are naturally gifted in providing timely and accurate performance feedback to their employees; however, most are not! Most managers need training to develop feedback skills. In fact, according to a large scale study by McKinsey, about 40% of the feedback given to employees, actually has a negative impact on their performance due to poor delivery—including being unclear, inaccurate, and biased. Read More
HR and Business News
Digital Signage Expo, Federation Sign Partnership Deal
September 9, 2010
Matthew Borghese – AHN News Contributor Atlanta, GA, United States (AHN) – A new agreement has made the Digital Signage Expo (DSE) the official tradeshow of the non-profit Digital Signage Federation (DSF). The Expo was founded in 2004 and is the world’s largest digital signage Read More
Stocks Rebound As Fears On Europe’s Banks Subside
September 9, 2010
Windsor Genova – AHN News News Writer New York, NY, United States (AHN) – U.S. stocks rebounded on Wednesday as fears of a European debt crisis were eased by a strong demand for Polish and Portuguese bonds. The Federal Reserve’s statement that the economy is Read More
Detroit Most Stressed Out City In America
September 9, 2010
Hansen Sinclair – AHN News Reporter Detroit, MI, United States (AHN) – According to a study by the website Portfolio.com, Detroit is at the top of the list when it comes to stressful cities in the United States. The study, which also appeared on bizjournals, Read More
YouTube, Norwegian Cruise Line Launch New Interactive Travel Channel
September 9, 2010
Ayinde O. Chase – AHN News Editor Miami, FL, United States (AHN) – Norwegian Cruise Line has teamed up with YouTube to provide a travel-specific channel. The channel, called YouTube Vacationer, will provide vacation inspiration with ideas and advice from well-traveled experts, such as Lonely Read More
Job Openings Up In July, Hirings Down
September 9, 2010
Windsor Genova – AHN News News Writer Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – New jobs increased by 178,000 to 3.04 million in July compared to the previous month, the Department of Labor reported on Wednesday. The figure is 6.2 percent higher than the 2.86 million Read More
Campbell Launches $100M Campaign After Poor Soup Sales
September 9, 2010
Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Camden, NJ, United States (AHN) – Campbell Soup has launched a $100 million ad campaign to boost sales of its soup brands. The company reported continued decline of soup sales in the fourth quarter. A 30-second television spot with Read More
Clinton Calls For New Global Equations, Cautions Iran, North Korea
September 9, 2010
Tejinder Singh – AHN News Correspondent Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – The United States will continue to lead the world, announced the top American diplomat at an event in Washington Wednesday. “We do believe there are no limits on what can be achieved … Read More
Study: Almost 2,000 Birds Die Yearly Due To Canada’s Oil Sands Projects
September 9, 2010
AHN News Staff Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (AHN) – More birds are dying across Alberta because of the province’s oil sands projects. Ecologist Kevin Timoney said the number of bird deaths is at least 30 times higher than estimates of industry and government. While the eight-year Read More
Article Claims Drug Makers Used ‘Ghostwriters’ To Distort Hormone Replacement Truths
September 9, 2010
David Goodhue – AHN News Reporter Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – Ghost written articles were used in the late 1990s and early 2000s to exaggerate the benefits and downplay the side effects of taking hormone replacement therapy to reduce menopause symptoms, according to an Read More
Hurd Hire Puts HP, Oracle Biz Relations At Stake
September 9, 2010
Jeehan Fernandez – AHN News Writer Palo Alto, CA, United States (AHN) – An unhealthy business competition is now brewing between HP and Oracle as the former filed lawsuit against the latter over the hiring of a top chief executive who shifted positions to the Read More
