There is correlation and causation. Causation implies a direct effect. But because the contributing factors in a lot of situations include many possible variables, definitive causations are rare when analyzing complex business processes. Correlation is defined as: A general term used to describe the fact that two (or more) variables are related. Although every variable [...]

All the chatter around social networking seems apropos considering it is”at its core”a communications media. However, examinations of the demographics, trends, and impact send some mixed messages. For example: Facebook users get lower grades in college features an Ohio State University study where the 85% of students who are Facebook users get lower grades. Yet [...]

In an interesting interview about Better Management through Better HR, University of Michigans Ross School of Business Professor Dave Ulrich discusses some of his past and future research. Prof. Ulrich says: As business leaders recognize the importance of talent and organizations, they are raising the bar on HR departments, practices, and professionals. For business leaders [...]

Weve outlined how unified talent management with closely coupled recruiting and performance management processes delivers higher quality of hire. The formula is simple: figure out the attributes of the best and get more of them. You define the abilities, behaviors, and experience profiles of your top performers and align them with your structured recruiting profiles. [...]

Its Fourth of July time again and America is 233 years old”a prime number. Many of the Baby Boomers in the prime of their careers looking towards retirement are singing a different tune about when theyre 64. A number of factors including deflated 401(k)s, healthcare costs, non-traditional work schedules, and the economy are stalling their [...]