That’s Why It’s Anonymous

In Kuala Lumpur last week our team met with a software developer who recently had a strange experience: His office — the Malaysia branch of a large multinational — has a workforce of about 15 people. They recently completed an anonymous climate survey that examined how people felt about their workplace. This office ranked lowest […]

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Look Like Your Customers

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The concept of diversity takes different forms in different cultures, but the ultimate goal for a company is to use diversity to increase its business value. A recent article on Human Resources Online describes the diversity concept at Citi Singapore, and one item in particular really jumps out: Our diversity mirrors the diverse client base […]

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5 Things Employers Expect From Flexible Workers

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We wrote last week about the value of flexible work arrangements (FWA), and we hope employers look at that option where appropriate. When it comes to those who already make use of FWAs, a recent article in HR Asia tells us what they are looking for before extending that option to an employee. In particular, […]

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Working Flexibly

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If you think of flexible work arrangements simply as an employee benefit, then you are likely to see them merely as a cost. If you instead view them as a tool for boosting performance and, ultimately, your business value, then you will treat them as a useful way of doing business. Flexible work arrangements take […]

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Book Review: Traffic

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Tom Vanderbilt’s Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us) breaks down the reality of traffic into terms we can all understand. Through his explanations, analyses, and anecdotes, he opens the reader’s mind to different perspectives and encourages new ways of thinking. It’s more than just traffic; the book […]

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