A Strong Case for Manager Leadership and Accountability Training: According to the Towers Perrin Talent Report 2001, managers are doing a dismal job in keeping their teams highly engaged and focused. The study documented responses from more than 6,000 employees at medium to larger companies in the U.S. and Canada. Based on the feedback, less than 30% of managers are doing various basic practice levels well. Here's a snapshot of the top eight areas in greatest need for improvement:

With more than 70% of managers not stacking up across North America, companies who focus on manager training and development will only prove to enhance investments in the remainder of your workforce in positive, productive ways. (Source: Leading for Results - Adapted from "New Realities in Today's Workforce," Towers Perrin)

Employee Relations Key to Attracting Workforce: The most important factor in choosing a company for employment according to a survey conducted by The Cherenson Group PR firm in New Jersey is how a company treats its employees. 36 percent deemed this quality the number one priority when considering where to work followed by the quality of products/services the company offers (27 percent). (Source: Leading for Results - Cherenson Group Reputation Study) 
 
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