By Ian J. Cook, CHRP
In 2011, lots of HR groups will be searching for the means to increase employee satisfaction AND increase productivity. According...
By Ian J. Cook, CHRP
Knowing the ‘right’ answer is arguably less important than asking the right question. The right question is most often one...
By Ian J. Cook, CHRP
A recent survey by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) contains some findings that every HR practitioner should heed. As part...
By Ian J. Cook, CHRP
The ship the USS Endeavour was cruising its way rapidly up the north coast of America on maneuvers. The captain...
By Ian J. Cook, CHRP
The goal of any good incentive scheme is to reward performance. The whole practice is based on the notion that...
By Ian J. Cook, CHRP
On a recent visit to Science World I came across an item they called the “Chaotic Pendulum”. This device was...
By Ian J. Cook, CHRP, MA, MBA
Is the war for talent over?
With the latest economic crisis, rapid rise in unemployment and stable/stagnating business prospects,...
By Ian J. Cook, CHRP, MA, MBA
One of the central reasons to have an HR function within an organization is not only to find great...