Wharton Study: Employee Satisfaction Contributes to Bottom Line
Concern for employees’ satisfaction is more than just a “feel good” aspect of management. Wharton professor Alex Edmans’ recent study confirms that happy workers positively impact financial success. His study examined the stock returns of companies from Fortune's “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” between 1998 and 2005 and found they had higher financial returns – more than double ...
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Is Human Resources Fatally Flawed?
Don’t think about it. Just answer me quickly: Is HR fatally flawed? How many of you answered yes? When I first started writing this in April, I said yes too. Yes, this has been on my mind since April, sitting in my draft folder waiting for me to answer the question. And I can tell you, if I waited until I ...Published 2 months ago | -
Top Paying Industries for HR
*Compensation and Benefits Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean wage* Rail Transportation 140 $59.08 $122,880 Natural Gas Distribution 60 $53.42 $111,120 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing 180 $51.06 $106,210 Activities Related to Credit Intermediation 240 $49.55 $103,070 Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals 50 $48.92 $101,750 *Training and Development Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Is HR Right for You?
Considering HR? Your timing is great. Human resources is transforming itself. Once widely viewed as mere tacticians, paper pushers, or in-office enforcers, today’s HR professionals are increasingly seen as integral to their companies’ business success. This growing strategic role means HR now has a place at the table where real business decisions are made, and that offers unprecedented opportunities for those ...Published about 1 year ago |
Top Paying Industries for HR
*Compensation and Benefits Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean wage* Rail Transportation 140 $59.08 $122,880 Natural Gas Distribution 60 $53.42 $111,120 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing 180 $51.06 ...
