By: Heather Clancy A few years ago, IT departments at big companies routinely resisted adopting cloud file-sharing services because of security concerns. Now, they are far more enthusiastic because of additional digital safeguards like encryption, the ability to log who accesses… Continue Reading
By: Kevin Eikenberry A lot (I mean a l o t) has been written about productivity. So how will I define unusual? I am defining it not by awareness, but by application. For me to provide five productivity ideas that… Continue Reading
By: S. Chris Edmonds As the global economy continues to improve, one significant metric for business leaders is at a nine-year high. That metric? Voluntary separations or “quits.” The US Department of Labor announced that 3.1 million Americans left their jobs… Continue Reading
By: RYAN HOLMES The era of CEOs remaining aloof and in the shadows, never mixing with mere mortals, is over. Today, building trust with customers and rapport with employees requires offering up a real, human face for the brand. Social media… Continue Reading
By: Sarah K. White Whether it’s due to a high-profile security breach, the tenuous nature of consumer data or just trying to get ahead of a data-disaster, security is on everyone’s mind. Security professionals are tasked with securing data, preventing data… Continue Reading
By: Jeannie Walters Listening to customers – or employees for that matter – can be challenging. They often don’t know the reason things have to work the way they do. They often complain about things you can’t change. They sometimes have… Continue Reading
By: Robert Siciliano Between half and three quarters of all employees have downloaded personal apps to company tablets and phones, according to surveys. At the same time, people are increasingly using use personal phones for work purposes like email, document-sharing and… Continue Reading
By: Julie Winkle Giulioni Yet again, organizations, talent professionals and leaders have to face the hard data and hard reality that we’ve still not cracked the code on what matters most to employees: career opportunities. It’s not for lack of effort.… Continue Reading
By: John Millen Over the past couple of years, a long-time friend of mine has invited me to join her table at the annual meeting of Women for Economic and Leadership Development here in Columbus. That means it’s me and a… Continue Reading