Analytical Skills 
Improve business decisions by learning how to gather, interpret and present data.

Develop specialized skills and strategies to help you assess patterns, identify relevant questions, gain data-driven insights and effectively share analytical information with others.

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Is your hiring program based on the bipolar model that says potential employees are either "active" (looking for a job) or "passive" (employed and not looking)? If so, you could be missing out on the 70% of employees who don't fit either category. The...

Preventing the Nightmare of Workplace Violence

Half of U.S. firms with 1,000 employees or more reported an incident of workplace violence within a 12-month period, according to a 2005 survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But about 70% of the establishments surveyed did not have a program or...

Put Your Money Where Your People Are

Employees need to embrace your company culture from the get-go, and the commitment to shared values and goals will sustain their commitment to the company even when the going gets rough. Retaining skilled workers is important, but don’t be afraid to lose employees who don’t buy into the vision.

Pulling Your Organization Out of a Dip

Dips in morale for whatever reason need the attention of every manager, plus HR responsibility.

Putting an End to Office Feuds

America's most famous feud, the war between the Hatfields and McCoys, dragged on for more than 10 years-but some office feuds could give it a run for its money. Here are some tips for bringing peace to your office....

Raising People Value in Downturns

An interview with William A. Schiemann, a specialist in talent management, reveals how leaders can maximize People Equity courtesy of Alignment, Capabilities, and Engagement (ACE). A study of 2,000 companies showed that the higher the ACE score among...

Rally 'Round the Brand Wagon

What can marketing teach HR about recruiting and retaining top talent? Plenty, according to Donna J. Bear of the Institute for Corporate Productivity, who says that HR departments must build a brand as an employer....

Ready or Not, Here They Come!

They don't look like you. They don't think like you. But the Gen Y generation (born between 1984 and 2002) is getting ready to enter the workforce. Is your organization ready for them?...

Recession Vacation: Have Fun but Stay Connected

Are you dreaming of getting away from it all this summer—even for just a couple of weeks? Sounds great, but one workplace expert warns that in today’s economy, out of sight could lead to being out of a job. So if you have a margarita in one hand, make sure your cell phone is in the other.

Recession or Not, Talent Is More Important Than Ever

Vikram Pandit, Citigroup's new CEO, has his hands full dealing with billions of dollars in losses. Yet one of the first things Pandit did after taking the reins was to ramp up Citigroup's talent management efforts. When a multibillion dollar company...