It's the employees, stupid! How focusing on staff first will improve company performance

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

What makes a good college sports program? Well, in essence, the proof of the pudding has to be in pennants won, surely? Well, yes and no. That is one factor, but if a college is to fulfil its purpose of preparing elite individuals for their life ahead ‐ whether athletically or intellectually ‐ then surely a better measure would be their success in later life. After all, this is how university rankings seek to balance the different charms of a Harvard or a Yale.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

Citation

(2013), "It's the employees, stupid! How focusing on staff first will improve company performance", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 30-33. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281311302085