Few would argue with the notion that the most important asset of any organization is its people; thus, management's focus on employee engagement is most appropriate.
To say that we live in a world of complexity is to state the obvious, but to state how best to function in it is not so obvious. This is particularly true when it comes to management.
In just one generation, farming has changed dramatically. Certainly, the technology has changed, but in this information age decisions are more complex in agriculture, and riskier.
After years of being overworked and underappreciated by managers, you vow, “When I become the boss, I am not going to make the same mistakes my supervisors made.” So, how’s that working for you now that you are in charge?
The longtime debate over telecommuting was recently thrust back into the headlines when Yahoo! instituted a new policy banning employees from working from home.