Unlocking the DNA of the Adaptable Workforce: The Global Human Capital Study 2008

Organisations are being forced to be more responsive to shifting market needs; more flexible in how they operate; more focused on their core competencies; more nimble at partnering; and more resilient to external threats. Read the findings from interviews of over 400 HR executives to find out how they are addressing these workforce challenges and how to transform your workforce to take its performance to the next level.




Facing the global opportunity: Insights from the 2007 IBM Human Resources Summit

Discover how senior executives from around the world evaluate globalisation’s impact on today’s HR function. Roundtable discussions uncover two important themes: the need for globally standardised, yet flexible, HR processes, and the importance of stronger global workforce integration.




Transforming the workforce: Seven keys to succeeding in a globally integrated world

As companies continue to face challenges to succeeding in a globally integrated world, they look to the workforce to help differentiate themselves from their competition. To do so, they must find ways of identifying, developing and connecting talent and expertise from around the globe. Discover the seven important capabilities that organisations need to have to effectively build a global workforce.




The Mobile Working Experience: Perspectives from Europe

As the prevalence of individuals spending the majority of their work time in their homes or other non-office locations continues to rise, companies are becoming increasingly interested in the issues and effective practices associated with making these arrangements successful. Read about the challenges around facing individuals who work in mobile locations by reading this study which surveyed over 350 mobile workers from 29 countries across Europe to better understand their perspectives and experiences.




Leadership in a distributed world. Lessons from online gaming

As organisations continue to expand and operate in a more virtual environment, executives are being asked to provide guidance and direction to teams working across time zones and distances. Read how online gaming provides a window into the future of organisations and the leadership capabilities necessary to guide enterprises to success.





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