Your Return on People by Laurie Bassi and Daniel McMurrer Managers are fond of the maxim “Employees are our most important asset.” Yet beneath the rhetoric‚ too many executives still regard—and manage—employees as costs. That’s dangerous because‚ for many companies‚ people are the only source of long-term competitive advantage. Companies that fail to invest in employees jeopardize their own success and even survival. In part‚ this practice has lingered for lack of alternatives. Until recently
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Fashion: Impact of The Recession - UK - June 2010 The clothing sector has survived the recession‚ with the market growing 1.4% in 2009 to £41.3 billion and by an estimated 1.5% in 2010 to £41.9 billion. While growth was limited due to weakened consumer spending‚ sales remained in positive territory. Mintel looks at what consumers’ attitudes to spending on clothes have been during this period and what the future holds. The clothing sector has survived the recession‚ with the market growing 1.4%
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The Social Work 4020 Macro class is a required course for all Social Work majors at Wayne State University. Nonetheless‚ I was eagerly anticipating on the knowledge that I would learn from this class. This subject has altered my perception of macro level Social Work practice. In advance‚ to beginning this course I was fully competent on the micro‚ and mezzo level of practice. Yet‚ I was not as familiarized with macro‚ and the duties that Social Workers can uphold in a macro environment. Throughout
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a significant contribution in enhancing the income levels of participating entrepreneurs. The MEDEP approach in value chain is in the process of internalization although the programme has been active in development of enterprises involving several commodities and products for last ten years. MEDEP primarily focuses on creating and sustaining micro entrepreneurs through their integration into the value chains and upgrading activities. In this context MEDEP initiated Value Chain Analyses of six
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Gilson Christelle 13‚ Avenue Walckiers‚ 1160 Auderghem‚ Belgium Tel: +32496120463 e-mail : gilsonchristelle@hotmail.com Born Sept 02nd 1974‚ Single Summary: - European Market Development Manager. - European Technical and Development Manager for 4 plants producing 60000 tons of Polyethylen stretch film. - Second year International Executive Master Business Administration. - Team player with strong motivational skills‚ smiling. Professional Experience 02/2000 ( now Illinois
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change. Second‚ the organization need to identify the obstacles‚ which like resisting changes at organization‚ division or individual level‚ Unions resistance‚ the culture‚ strategies and structures of the organization‚ and financial ability‚ to introduce new policies and practices when the organization need to changes. For example‚ for the financial ability‚ HR manager expects to introduce new technology to make the organization more competitive. However‚ the organization doesn’t have enough subsidies
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* Misconceptions about HR and How to Get Over Them Human resource is a complex‚ multifaceted field that requires professionals to have the ability to juggle priorities and excel at a number of tasks—from the sometimes tedious to the often strategic. It takes knowing what to hone in on and what to delegate‚ staying on top of the latest trends in compensation and always having a finger on the pulse of employee relations. And‚ often‚ with so many misconceptions about HR‚ it involves staying ahead
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPIC In every organization the HR has a crucial role in building the organizational culture and also moulding the ethical character of the workforce. Through the role of role of HR is evolving and assuming more strategic significance‚ it is still widely recognized as the policing arm of the executive management. The HR has responsibility for all the functions that deal with the need and activities of the employees. Hiring‚ training‚ leadership development‚
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CIPD Foundation in HR and LD Practice Learning resources 4DEP Developing yourself as an effective human resources or learning and development practitioner Here are some suggestions for suitable resources for this unit. The list is indicative only and should not be considered as prescriptive or exhaustive. Essential reading 1. CURRIE‚ D. (2006) Introduction to human resource management: a guide to personnel in practice. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. (New edition:
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Compare and contrast macro political risk with micro political risk. Discuss policies to combat their impacts on international business activities. Strategic planning is essential prior to any individual or company deciding to engage in international business whether as direct/indirect investment or through trade. An evaluation of risks should be considered and strategies developed accordingly prior to any potential investment in a foreign country. One such risk which requires consideration is
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