Insider 2010 | Volume 4

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Insider 2010 | Volume 4 | Apr 2010 | The RBL Group

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	For over 30 years, we have worked to figure out how to help individuals and organizations deliver value through HR. We have found that work is a universal setting for people to meet the universal need for meaning in their lives. In our latest book, The Why of Work, we distill insights from many disciplines into a set of tools and actions leaders can use to help their employees discover a renewed sense of purpose. The great news is that when leaders help employees find meaning, it leads to increased employee productivity, customer commitment, investor confidence, and community reputation. Meaning matters, and leaders are primary meaning makers. Click here to visit the website for The Why of Work


	Making Work Meaningful by Dave & Wendy Ulrich This morning, you got out of bed and got ready for work. You may have found a sense of meaning, purpose, even abundance in your work today–or found world-weary tedium, frustration, and despair. Which was it for you, and for the people you lead? Click here to read the article


	The Why of Work by Jon Younger Every decade or so a great book comes along to change how we think about leadership. "In Search of Excellence" was one, "Good to Great" a second, and "The Tipping Point" a certain third. I'm betting the next is "The Why of Work" by Dave Ulrich and Wendy Ulrich. Click here to read the article


	How do we create an ideal culture for our company? by Wayne Brockbank For the last twenty years, partners at the RBL group have conducted the Human Resource Competency Study. One clearly visible performance differentiator is the extent to which HR professionals work with line managers to define and deliver high performing business cultures. With clients throughout the world, we find that the creation of the ideal corporate culture continues as major defining agenda for many companies and their HR departments. Click here to read the Q&A


	How great leaders build abundant organizations to deliver value for employees, customers, investors, and community. In April, The RBL Institute hosted an event in Park City, Utah. We discussed the seven questions that drive abundance and their practical application to the workforce. The output was both insightful and inspiring thanks to the participation of top practitioners from our member companies. Click on the link to access the report out and materials that Institute members can use within their companies. Click here to access the playbook


	On a recent RBL Institute mini-forum call, we discussed Leading HR in Emerging Markets. This white paper summarizes our discussion. Our Premise: Emerging markets is where the action is in our businesses. The effective leadership and development of HR talent in these countries is critical to the success of our firms as well as the HR function. KEY QUESTIONS COVERED How do we develop HR talent in emerging markets? What skills and experiences are necessary for success in emerging markets? How can we accelerate the growth and development of HR talent in these regions? Is the line organization doing anything interesting that can be applied to HR? Where are the biggest challenges (or opportunities)? Click here to download the mini-forum white paper

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