Middle Managers Spread Thin as Organizational Structure Flattens
New spans-of-control study suggests that organizational restructuring does little to improve competitive advantage. - September 23, 2010
i4cp Study Shows Employees Remain in Their Positions Long After Productivity Has Decreased
High-performing organizations not only weed out unproductive employees faster, but also bring new employees to full productivity in less than a year. - September 15, 2010
HRPS & i4cp Announce Strategic Human Capital Research Alliance
Collaborative partnership will enhance content of HRPS' quarterly journal, People & Strategy - July 30, 2010
i4cp Launches First Market Research Panel Dedicated to High-Performance Organizations
New survey panel for human capital professionals focuses on the next practices of high-performance organizations - July 20, 2010
Inclusion Improves Workforce Productivity and Engagement, But Success Isn’t Measured
New i4cp study on employee inclusion reveals most companies have inclusion strategies, but few know how to measure success - July 14, 2010
i4cp Membership Reaches All-Time High
Record growth pace continues in second quarter as Fortune 500 companies join i4cp membership - July 13, 2010
High-Performance Organizations View Interns as Long-Term Investments
i4cp study finds that top companies are more likely to convert interns into full-time employees - June 23, 2010
Most Companies Don’t Use Data When Making Decisions About People
i4cp study finds less than a quarter of companies use human capital analytics, and most focus on the past rather than the future. - June 15, 2010
Should Companies Outsource HR to be More Strategic, or to Save Money?
i4cp study finds that high-performance organizations outsource HR functions to provide a significant business impact vs. just cutting costs. - June 09, 2010
Talent Management Metrics Get an “F”
i4cp study finds only a quarter of companies have systematic talent management practices in place. - May 12, 2010
i4cp Sees Record Membership Growth in First Quarter of 2010
Company experiences over 50% growth in new membership versus previous quarter; membership at an all-time high - May 03, 2010
A Customer-Focused Workforce Leads to Higher Business Performance
New i4cp study reveals the power of a market-oriented culture. - April 12, 2010
Agile Leaders Generate Greater Corporate Performance
New i4cp study shows correlation between leaders in high-performance organizations and agility, but fewer than half claim to be good at it - March 11, 2010
i4cp Awards FedEx Express with Its 2010 Productivity Pioneer Award
FedEx’s Employee Loyalty Index Cited as an Innovative, Pioneering Program in the Field of Workforce Productivity - February 02, 2010
20 Years and Counting: Leadership Development Once Again the Most Critical Issue Facing Organizations in 2010
New i4cp Study Also Finds Talent Management, Performance Management and Innovation Among Top Challenges Facing High-Performance Organizations. - January 28, 2010
New i4cp Study: the Five Domains of High-Performance Organizations
i4cp identifies the five key areas in which High-Performance Organizations excel - January 21, 2010
i4cp Sees Record Membership Growth in 2009
Company experiences over 120% growth in new membership last year. - January 05, 2010
Few Companies Have Employee Retention Strategies for an Economic Uptick
New i4cp study reveals employee retention issues are on the organizational radar, but not a priority now in most companies. - December 17, 2009
Need Talent? 25% of Companies Are Contacting Competitor Employees Directly
Latest i4cp study reveals almost half of companies recruit from competitors, while a quarter contact competitor employees directly - December 10, 2009
Business in Touch with Its “Soft” Side Professional Soft Skills Development Seen as Critical for Business Success
Identifying and developing professional soft skills is embraced by almost 80% of companies, i4cp study finds. - November 18, 2009
Most Companies Have Yet to Master Strategic Workforce Planning
New i4cp study finds 70% of companies have workforce planning strategies, but rating effectiveness and future forecasts lags behind. - November 12, 2009
Most Companies Don’t Measure the Bottom-Line Impact of Diversity Programs
i4cp Study: While most agree it is an important issue, companies struggle to define diversity and what “success” is. - November 05, 2009
New i4cp Report Provides Solutions to Key Integrated Talent Management Challenges
Organizations can’t rely on software to solve every talent management issue. - October 30, 2009
In Corporate Limbo: Peer Coaching Programs
Low Priority, Lack of Concept Clarity Hinder Program Development in Most Companies - October 28, 2009
Despite Shaky Support and Murky ROI Impact, Employee Volunteerism Programs Can Deliver in Big Ways
New i4cp study and report reveal how employee volunteerism increases recruitment, retention and engagement - October 16, 2009
New Study Reveals How Firms Are Preparing to Retain Workers as Economy Improves
i4cp study shows communication, cost-cutting and engagement issues play a role in talent retention. - October 12, 2009
The Top Five Leadership Competencies of Tomorrow
i4cp study reveals if you want to lead, you’d better be innovative, agile, and primed for change - October 08, 2009
Job Shadowing Improves Employees, But Most Companies Don’t Take Advantage
i4cp study finds that only a third of companies offer job shadowing, despite apparent benefits - September 14, 2009
Should the Head of Human Resources Report to the CEO?
Yes, if you want to be like other high-performing companies, according to a new i4cp study - September 08, 2009
Only a Third of Companies Offer Formal HR Leadership Development Programs
i4cp study finds HRLDPs are designed to make HR more strategic, but participation is limited. - August 31, 2009
Productivity Expectations Rise the Most for Nation’s Largest Companies
i4cp Productivity Confidence Index rises for companies overall. - August 24, 2009
i4cp Study: Flexible Work Arrangements Gaining More Attention in the Workplace
The advantages of offering flexibility in work arrangements are attracting more corporate attention, suggests a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). The study found that a full 84% of companies overall believe that flexible work arrangements in their organization boosts... - August 17, 2009
Most Employers Are Ineffective at Supporting New Managers
i4cp study finds most organizations don’t provide any measurement when transitioning employees to management for the first time. - August 10, 2009
i4cp Experiences Growth in Membership
FedEx Ground, The Gap and Yum! Brands among several Fortune 500 companies that have selected i4cp to help improve workforce productivity. - August 06, 2009
Most Employers Willing to Assist Laid-Off Employees
i4cp Study: Companies primarily outsource outplacement assistance. - August 03, 2009
Looking for a Job? Prepare to be Drug Tested
i4cp Study: Most Companies Drug Test, Especially During Pre-Employment - July 28, 2009
Libby Sartain Joins I4cp as Executive in Residence
Sartain’s expertise as CHRO at Yahoo! Inc. and Southwest Airlines is now available to i4cp members. - June 18, 2009
Companies Still Concerned About Social Networking Risks
i4cp study: Leaking of confidential information and damage to reputation cited as top concerns - June 08, 2009
i4cp Launches New Real-Time Customizable Research: Interactive Data
New offering allows companies interactive access to i4cp’s research data. - May 28, 2009
More Companies Adopt a Pay-for-Performance Program
i4cp study: Performance management is undergoing a change as companies drop forced-ranking system in favor of alternative methods. - May 18, 2009
Low-Performing Companies Put Too Much Emphasis on Employee Cost Metrics
i4cp study also finds HR metrics track how many people leave, but not those in pivotal roles - May 04, 2009
i4cp Launches New Strategic Workforce Planning Resource
New Knowledge Center delivers the insights leaders need to leverage workforce performance that produces results. - April 17, 2009
Most Companies Aren’t Prepared for the Aftershocks of Layoffs
New i4cp report finds most don’t anticipate the dramatic decline in morale and productivity that follows. - April 08, 2009
High-Potential Tip: Wow the Boss
A solid work history is more likely to put candidates on the high-potential advancement track if they impress their superiors as well, according to a recent Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) study. The study found that when it comes to identifying “hi-po” candidates, 86% of... - March 25, 2009
i4cp Launches the Productivity Confidence Index
New Benchmark Tracks Productivity Expectations on a Continuing Basis - March 16, 2009
Corporate Productivity Predicted to Rise in Down Economy
Study: Companies expect their workforces to be more productive. - March 02, 2009
i4cp Doubles Attendance at Upcoming 37th Annual Member Conference
Traditional gathering in St. Petersburg, FL, features top human capital thought leaders and senior executives from some of the world’s leading organizations. - February 17, 2009
Lack of Knowledge Retention: The Hidden Cost of Corporate Downsizing
Study: Despite Correlation with Positive Market Performance, Most Companies Fail to Retain Knowledge When Workers Leave. - February 02, 2009
Improving Productivity of the Existing Workforce High on Corporate Resolutions for the New Year
Study: With Most Predicting 10% U.S. Unemployment, Improving Profits, Cutting Costs, Increasing Customer Satisfaction and Managing Change Also Cited as Top Five 2009 Corporate Challenges. - January 26, 2009
Four of 10 Companies Expect Healthcare Costs to Increase Under Obama
Companies See Reduced Healthcare Enrollment as Cost Crisis Continues. - January 12, 2009