Human Capital Management Technology Failing to Capitalize on Promises
Study: One-third of Companies Are Dissatisfied. - December 29, 2008
Study: Holidays Put the Humbug on Productivity
In a down economy, 15% of workers say they’re afraid to take time off for the holidays. - December 16, 2008
Study: Down Economy Sparks Rise in Workplace Theft
The current economic downturn has led to an upturn in workplace theft – especially in large organizations – according to a recent Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) study. The study found that 27% of respondents in large companies - those with 10,000 or more employees - said... - December 11, 2008
Most Executives Rank Succession Planning Among Top Challenges in the Future
Despite recognition, most companies lack a formal succession planning process, according to the latest report from i4cp. - November 20, 2008
Multi-Dimensional Diversity™: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program to Help Companies Leverage Diversity as a Competitive Asset
Diversity issues today have never been more complex. Cultural, racial, religious, gender, and generational diversity, among others, have organizations scrambling not only to meet the challenge of diversity’s multi-dimensional nature, but also to leverage it to their advantage. Through an... - November 20, 2008
Despite Economy, Most Companies Expect Hotter Competition for Top Talent in the Next Five Years
However, i4cp survey shows their “Employer Brands” may not be up to the job. - November 12, 2008
Most Companies Encourage Their Employees to Take Part in the Voting Process
Not feeling very civic minded come voting day? Your employer might just provide the nudge you need, suggests a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Giving employees the chance to vote is often mandated by state laws, but many employers go beyond legal requirements to... - November 04, 2008
For Most Companies, Layoffs Are Tough to Avoid
Study: Six of Ten Companies Have Trimmed Their Workforce, and Almost Half Expect More Cuts in the Next Six Months. - October 29, 2008
Almost One-Third of Employers Fail to Teach Business Basics to First-Time Bosses
According to a recent survey by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), when it comes to showing first-time managers how to do their jobs, close to one-third of employers surveyed said they do not teach budgeting, time management, and project management. Twenty-six percent of employers... - October 20, 2008
Diversity Programs Now Essential in Corporations
Study Shows that Most Companies Either Have or Will Expand Diversity Strategies Thanks to Globalization. - September 24, 2008
Corporate America Votes: McCain Better for Business
As presidential race heats up, employees are feeling political pressure at work. - September 17, 2008
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and The Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS) Announce Partnership
Alliance provides HRPS members with access to highly acclaimed research studies and peer interaction on workforce productivity issues. - September 11, 2008
Retaining Corporate Knowledge: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program to Help Companies Hold on to Their Most Important Asset
It’s a fact: over the next 10 years, a large percentage of the labor force will be eligible for retirement. Today, many companies are already anticipating a steady decline in qualified employees available to fill key leadership roles which will soon be vacated. In addition, many of these same... - September 10, 2008
Secret Mission?
i4cp Study: Most Companies Have Mission Statements, but Don’t Ask Employees to Repeat Them. - September 10, 2008
Virtual Teams Now a Reality
Two out of Three Companies Say They Will Rely More on Virtual Teams in the Future. - September 04, 2008
The New Generation Gap
i4cp Study: Almost 70% of Companies Don’t Have Programs to Deal with the Different Generations in the Workforce. - August 27, 2008
Organizations Are Failing to Create Trust Internally
Senior Management Credibility Seen as a Problem in a Quarter of Companies. - August 20, 2008
Two-Thirds of Companies Are Not Prepared for Sudden Loss of Leadership
Lack of succession planning is more acute in small-to-medium sized organizations. - August 13, 2008
How Much Money do Companies Waste on Tuition Reimbursement?
Study Finds Most Firms Provide Tuition Assistance But Don’t Track the ROI. - August 06, 2008
Winning the War for Talent: Most Companies Actively Partner with Educational Institutions
Two-thirds of respondents viewed quality of teaching as the most critical issue for future workers. - July 28, 2008
Sexual Bias and Glass Ceiling Issues Remain Intact in the 21st Century
i4cp study finds more than half of companies have faced sexual discrimination complaints; most choose to handle them in-house and quietly. - July 16, 2008
As Baby Boomers Retire, Companies Fail to Transfer Knowledge
i4cp study shows that forecasting retirement is not on the radar for most organizations. - July 09, 2008
Corporate Focus on Employee Productivity Growing Rapidly
i4cp study finds that, despite the focus, more than half of companies feel they still aren’t getting enough out of their workforce. - July 02, 2008
i4cp Survey Finds Most Employers Have No Plan to Stem Baby Boomer Brain Drain
An i4cp study found that 77% of responding organizations do not currently have a phased retirement program in place. As its name implies, “phased retirement” allows an employee who is approaching retirement to continue employment with a reduced workload. - June 25, 2008
With Fuel Prices Rising, U.S. Companies Work Quickly to Reduce Employee Travel
More than half say gas will top $4.50 per gallon by summer's end. - June 23, 2008
i4cp Study Finds Employers Struggling with How to Handle Religious Differences
Nearly a third of employers surveyed said they have seen personal clashes in the workplace linked to religion - June 09, 2008
Talent Management Accelerated: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program and Consortium
Exclusive new program for corporations designed to improve talent management initiatives across the enterprise. - May 29, 2008
i4cp Study Shows HR Pros Sing a Familiar Refrain: Where’s the Talent?
According to HR executives, the hunt for workforce talent is gaining in significance. In a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), HR professionals said that, while employers are increasingly driven to find and keep the best employees, the pool of high-performing talent is... - April 19, 2008
i4cp Study Finds, as E-Mail Use Grows, Few Companies Teach Employees How to Communicate
E-mail messages and electronic newsletters rule when it comes to internal communication in organizations today, according to a recent study conducted by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Yet, information overload is a major challenge, and the situation is likely to grow worse, with... - April 07, 2008
Stay Flexible or Risk Losing Your Professionals
New i4cp Study Says “Flex Work” Boosts Morale, Retention. - March 24, 2008
Who Says Quality Isn’t Rewarded?
i4cp study shows most companies strive for and reward quality improvement. - March 14, 2008
The Business Knowledge Gap
i4cp study shows that nearly 30% of corporate participants feel a lack of business acumen among managers has a great impact on organizations. - March 12, 2008
Anti-Discrimination Policies Are Poorly Communicated, Suggests New i4cp Study
Most companies report that employee claims are frequent. - January 24, 2008