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Finding the right technology solution for human capital management (HCM) is a daunting - and frustrating - task for most companies, according to a recent i4cp study. The study found that over a third of responding companies are either very or somewhat dissatisfied with their current HCM technology...

In a down economy, 15% of workers say they’re afraid to take time off for the holidays SEATTLE, WA (Dec. 16, 2008) – Ebenezer Scrooge would not be pleased. According to a recent Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) study, 62% of companies reported that workplace productivity takes...

SEATTLE, WA (Dec. 11, 2008) – 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...

Despite recognition, most companies lack a formal succession planning process, according to the latest report from i4cp SEATTLE, WA (October 20, 2008) – Succession planning is about much more than just planning, according to the new Succession Planning Highlight Report from the Institute for...

SEATTLE, WA (November 20, 2008) – 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...

However, i4cp survey shows their “Employer Brands” may not be up to the job SEATTLE, WA (Nov. 12, 2008) – Despite the current economic doldrums, the competition for the best talent is greater than it was in 2003, and is expected to grow more intense by 2013 according to a recent...

SEATTLE, WA (Nov. 4, 2008) – 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...

Study: Six of Ten Companies Have Trimmed Their Workforce, and Almost Half Expect More Cuts in the Next Six Months. Seattle, WA (Oct. 29, 2008) - The current economic crisis is clearly having a direct impact on the corporate workforce, according to a recent study by the Institute for Corporate...

SEATTLE, WA (Oct. 20, 2008) - 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.

Study Shows that Most Companies Either Have or Will Expand Diversity Strategies Thanks to GlobalizationSEATTLE, WA (Sept. 24, 2008) - As corporate workforces start to resemble Olympic villages, diversity programs are becoming a mission-critical piece of most organizations. Nearly three- quarters of...