by Max Caldwell, Towers Perrin
I’ve talked to a lot of HR leaders in the past few months about how to bring their talent management efforts to the next level. The organizations they represent include a leading global retailer, a well-respected mutual insurance firm, a large health insurance company and one of the world’s largest agribusiness [...]
by Don Lowman, Towers Perrin
Two weeks ago, Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt announced plans for a merger. This is a major announcement for both firms, and one of the most significant transactions in the professional services industry in the past twenty years.
It will take a number of months for the merger plan to gain the [...]
When we launched this blog in November, 2008 our initial focus was on our just-published book, Closing the Engagement Gap. We’ve enjoyed the experience — not just because of spirited discussions with a number of readers who’ve shared comments and questions — but also because it has affirmed for us that both the book, and [...]
by Julie Gebauer, Towers Perrin
Getting top leaders on board with engagement efforts is a must-do, especially in today’s environment. We’ve found that the best tactic to bring leaders into the process is to build a compelling business case linked to your larger business strategy.
There are many studies you can use (including the one we discussed [...]
by Don Lowman, Towers Perrin
A friend of mine was recently on a flight and realized that Tony Dungy, the recently retired head coach of the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League, was seated next to her.
For those of you who don’t know who Tony Dungy is, he was a remarkably successful football player and [...]
I just returned from a week in Guatemala where my family and I did volunteer work with Global Vision International’s (GVI) Phoenix Project. We worked in Santa Maria de Jesus, a very poor farming village where average income is about $6 a week. I expected to learn a lot and to find the work rewarding, but I was surprised by the important business reminders that I took from my experience.
We’re please to announce that Don and Julie’s new book, Closing the Engagement Gap, is now available for purchase.
