by Max Caldwell, Towers Perrin
I had the opportunity to moderate a panel of HR executives in Atlanta last week that included three high-powered heads of HR — Cynthia McCague from The Coca-Cola Company, Alan Hill from UPS and Mae Douglas from Cox Communication.
We addressed what it’s taken to keep employees energized and engaged amid the changes of [...]
by Tom Davenport, Towers Perrin
I was fortunate enough to spend part of my summer in France observing 65th anniversary commemorations of the 1944 Allied liberation. Story after story of the D-Day invasion recounted the bravery, resourcefulness and leadership exhibited by Army leaders – not generals, colonels or majors, but corporals and sergeants.
They performed well in [...]
by Tom Davenport, Towers Perrin
I recently wrote that company executives’ concern for employee well-being is a key driver of employee engagement. Recently, a relevant headline caught my eye: “Having a Bad Boss is Bad for the Heart.” So, I thought, all those people who complain that their boss’s style is killing them just might be [...]
by Tom Davenport, Towers Perrin
Aside from having a child, adopting a rescue dog represented, for me, the most dramatic instance of taking responsibility for the well-being of another. I’m like the CEO of a one-stop shop that supplies all my pet’s needs. At least I believe my dog thinks of me as a CEO – [...]
by Julie Gebauer, Towers Perrin
It seemed a tad crazy to travel from New York to a little place called Blythburgh in the UK to see Thom Yorke and a number of other musicians perform on a farm temporarily converted to a music and performing arts arena.
But, my 17-year-old son somehow convinced me that it was [...]
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 [...]
If you missed Don and Julie’s Webcast on May 14th, it is now available on-demand. This recorded Webcast, as well as others in the Towers Perrin’s Cost, Risk and Performance series, is available here:
Towers Perrin’s Cost, Risk and Performance series
Don and Julie will be presenting ”Reengaging the Workforce to Get Back to the Future.”
We’ll explore what leading organizations are doing to:
Keep top performers and pivotal talent engaged and motivated
Leverage the current economic environment as a platform for positive change
Position themselves to move quickly into growth mode once recovery is in full swing.
Join us for this [...]
by Don Lowman, Towers Perrin
Some of the best meetings I have in business — whether they be with our clients or with the people who work with our firm — are the informal ones.
Although our hectic schedules don’t allow for too many unscheduled “drop by” meetings, these informal meetings typically have a subject line on [...]
