Our team, out for a stroll in Lonavala, in wigs. At Shortlist , we’re driven by a passion to bring the best tools and tech on Earth to help companies in Africa and India build better teams. If you want to learn more, just read the book. MORE

When one of your employees isn’t performing up to expectations, has personality conflicts with others in the office, or hasn’t improved despite repeated attempts to fix the problem, you might be tempted to utter those words. Take the time to listen actively. MORE

Several years ago, I worked for an HR director (I’ll call her Susan) who loved to talk as much as she loved her job. Susan was passionate about solving problems and building interdepartmental relationships. Exasperated, Susan asked me how she could get people talking at these meetings. MORE

Analyze a Team’s Dynamics Before Prescribing Solutions. When I worked at Lowe’s Home Improvement, I managed a talent development team that supported several departments. Inevitably, one of my VPs or directors would call and ask for team building efforts. MORE

When one of your employees isn’t performing up to expectations, has personality conflicts with others in the office, or hasn’t improved despite repeated attempts to fix the problem, you might be tempted to utter those words. Take the time to listen actively. MORE

This is the time of year when sports fans pay attention to college basketball: The NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament – a.k.a. While no team will enter the tourney with a dominating record, Villanova and Kansas have certainly had great seasons. It’s also interesting to note that the two teams have relied on experienced talent: Villanova has eight juniors and seniors on its 14-member roster, and Kansas has 10 juniors and seniors among its 16 players. MORE

That’s what 95% of Stryker Corporation employees proudly proclaim, according to Fortune’s 2017 edition of Best Companies to Work For. These challenges are what moved another 95% to say that when they look at what they’ve accomplished, they feel a sense of pride. MORE

When it comes to the tricky task of hiring, you might recall a time when one candidate looked great on paper, aced the interview, then went on to be a less-than-great employee. Today we’ll hear from the Vice President of Caliper ® , Cyndi Sax, about how to address this exact problem. MORE

The HR Daily Advisor research team conducted the 2016 Talent and Performance Management Survey in January, 2016. Talent and performance management are some of the most important and rigorous tasks any HR professional has to deal with. Predicting Talent Shortages. MORE

Whether you’re on your morning commute, or working out in the gym, these podcasts are a great way to stay up to date on the latest in everything from people analytics to hr software. Also, if we missed a podcast that needs to be here, please shoot us a note ! MORE

Almost every leader I have interviewed and or worked with, tells me they want a high-performance team. In fact, the number of teambuilding training sessions, workshops, books, and ropes courses equate to more than 10,000. The leader’s job is to be present and to be there for the team. MORE

BAE Systems’ work enables military, government and commercial customers to recognize, manage, and defeat threats. To remain a premier company in today’s national security marketplace, BAE Systems needs to ensure it develops and—importantly—retains its high-potential talent. This case study represents BAE Systems' submission to the i4cp Next Practice Awards. Assigned teams collaborate to research and recommend. BAE Systems Inc., the U.S. MORE