Individual performance management is perhaps the level with the longest evolution in history, as it mirrors the level of organizational maturity. Using KPIs at individual level requires a correlation with the organizational objectives and the functional responsibilities, while considering also the human factors implied.
Employee engagement has become in the recent years a hot topic. Although several scholars reported that it has rarely been studied in the academic literature and little scientific evidence is available about its antecedents and consequences (Saks, 2006; Robinson et al, 2004; Macey & Schneider, 2008), research initiatives in this area are on the rise (as illustrated by the number of journal published in the last few years).
The beginning of a new year marks an important period for the movie industry. Best movie performers and performances are awarded in two most awaited ceremonies: Golden Globes and The Oscars. As the Golden Globe winners for 2010 have already been announced, one of the popular questions in the industry is if the Golden Globe winners will also win at the Oscars.
As Australia celebrated its National Day last week, many horse racing clubs around the country embraced the festive occasion by organizing race meetings. However, the racing circuit at Hanging Rock in Victoria was forced to suspend its race meeting event due to safety concerns, after several waves of kangaroos invaded the course.
Starting with 2002, Malaysia has taken important steps in recognizing the importance of knowledge, by launching a Knowledge Based Economy Master Plan directed towards transforming Malaysia in a knowledge based economy. One of the most important aspects considered in the plan was the increased importance that had to be showed to productivity and innovation, supported by effective management of both tangible but also intangible resources, such as human capital and knowledge (Husin et al, 2009).