TM - October 2007 - (Page 8) talent management magazine performance management contents October 2007: Volume 3, Issue 10 www.TalentMgt.com Jan Austin TOXIC SUCCESS MANAGING THE CULT OF PRODUCTIVITY 32 16 You might know it when you see it, but if left unchecked, toxic success — a dysfunctional level of productivity and accomplishment that has become all-consuming, energy-depleting and dissatisfying — can compromise employees’ physical and emotional health, interpersonal relationships and organizational performance. recruitment & retention What Is Your Employment Brand? Ron Lawrence compensation & benefits 26 Managing Benefits After a Merger: Lessons From Private Equity Firms Bob Braddick Employment branding is a hot recruiting strategy, and every organization should have its own brand. A solid employment brand articulates why someone would want to work at a particular company, and having one fortifies corporate culture with a set of pillars that act as a foundation for tangible and competitive benefits. Organizations are well-aware that human capital costs consume an ever-increasing share of corporate revenues. How to manage these costs in the face of mergers and acquisitions requires strategy and planning to ensure the new entity’s value after the deal is completed. assessment & evaluation learning & development 22 Delivering Effective Feedback Michael George 40 Developing a Conflict Competent Organization Craig E. Runde and Tim A. Flanagan Previous generations of workers opened envelopes at the end of the work week and figured if they found paychecks instead of pink slips, they were on track. These days, organizations struggle to provide employees with feedback that’s relevant and positive — and that’s just the beginning. There are many ways to describe conflict — stress, frustration and anger. Generally, employees try to avoid them all. Consequently, when conflict occurs, organizations bear the brunt without ever experiencing the benefits. To change this situation, leaders need to develop their organizations’ conflict competence. succession planning 44 Maximizing Assets Through Succession Planning Shelly Heiden ON THE WEB AT TALENTMGT .COM Employment Branding Begins Within Bill Freeman In a market where work experience is a product, employment branding is increasingly important. Effective succession planning requires more than just identifying, developing and replacing critical employees. The key is to find the right person for every job, with the ultimate goal of aligning employees’ skills, experience and professional goals with current and future business needs. Onboarding Executives for Success John Swain, Michel Buffet and Astrid Thomas Given what’s at stake, it’s surprising how few companies take a proactive stance in executive onboarding. http://www.TalentMgt.com http://www.TalentMgt.com
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