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| Featured articles in Universum Quarterly 2008: #3 |
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‘Green’: the new colour of choice
The issue of sustainability has emerged as perhaps the global “hot topic” of the mil¬lennium. |
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A huge part of the public’s awareness of this issue focuses on corporate behav¬iour – the commitment individual companies have to sustainable practices. Now, and in years to come, a corporation’s impact on the environment will play a significant role in its public image.
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Lining up the masses
What happens if your managing director unexpectedly resigns and no suitable successor is identified? |
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To attract and recruit top talent is of great importance, but managing existing employees and identifying key players, through knowledge about their individual needs, skills and future plans, has been proven equally important. Many companies seem to believe HR management software systems can do the entire job for them, however, it’s important to remember what a software solution actually is: an administrative tool, constructed to support the HR department.
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Getting engaged improves the bottom line
As large corporations continue to expand their reach across the globe, employee engagement is often a battle against the deperson¬alising effect of corporate sprawl. |
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According to a recent study by global professional services firm Towers Perrin, companies that fail to engage their employees will lag behind, not only in today’s scarce talent market, but also in the market for customers, revenue, investors and capital.
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| Also featured in Universum Quarterly #2 |