The Knowledge Centers in this Pillar are designed to help organizations develop and execute clear strategies that ensure alignment of people and processes.
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Looks at the organizational changes that companies undertake, including downsizing, outsourcing and strategic alliances.
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Examines the spread of HIV and AIDS in the U.S. and abroad, focusing on how the pandemic is influencing the workplace and the steps employers take to address it.
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Looks at the global spread and application of knowledge management practices, with a focus on both best and next practices.
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Explores the growing focus on human capital metrics - including efficiency, effectiveness and impact measures - as well as the challenges of measuring intangible assets.
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Follows merger and acquisition activity worldwide and examines the challenges involved in achieving M&A success.
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Examines the practice of outsourcing work from one country to another and its impact on labor forces, businesses and the global economy.
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Examines the industry of third-party HR vendors and their services as well as the impact outsourcing has on HR and the organization as a whole.
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Analyzes productivity and performance in the global workplace and explores methods of increasing productivity while keeping workers engaged.
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Provides information and analysis on market forces demanding higher levels of quality, with descriptions of the latest quality tools and standards as well as summaries of current corporate practices.
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Explores the challenges of executing corporate strategies and of aligning people, processes and performance to achieve organizational goals.
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Examines how HR roles, competencies, resources and relationships are changing.
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Examines trends in workforce technology and describes how organizations use technology to boost the effectiveness and efficiency of their human resources.
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