... and places the articles in context. Findings This article highlights the results of a systematic review on how goal setting impacts knowledge worker productivity, that synthesized 29 studies to answer three key research questions. The findings reveal that clear, personalized, and well-monitored goals...

.... Some 37% (54) came from Europe and 33% were from Israel. North Americans accounted for a further 13%. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Knowledge workers Career self-management High-tech On-location workers Virtual employees...

.... Achieving this to boost employee retention rates is a powerful factor in India's knowledge worker-focused, rapidly developing labor market. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information...

... are especially vital where those defined as “knowledge workers” are concerned. Doctors, lawyers, teachers and managers are among those placed in this category. Organizations hoping to secure a competitive edge require a competent workforce. Employees must be able to adapt work processes to meet the changing...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 --> Teams Motivation Productivity Knowledge workers Creativity Article Type: Abstracts From: Human Resource Management International Digest, Volume 19, Issue 7 Amabile T.M. and Kramer S.J. Harvard Business Review (USA...

... they are certain it is a source of reliable and objective data. A set of clearly communicated norms and standards for sharing knowledge would reduce the anxiety associated with what constitutes acceptable postings and what violates corporate security rules. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Knowledge workers...

... Key figures in the workforce at Testronics, a small micro‐electronics company in the northeastern USA, could be forgiven for viewing the expression “knowledge is power” with a certain irony and skepticism. As part of the emerging class of knowledge workers, sales engineers with Testronics possess...

.... The article, which balances the theoretical and practical, targets recruitment and retention specialists working in small and large firms in the IT industry. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Retention Knowledge workers Information technology Telecommunications industry Computer software Human resource...

... Limited 2002 Mentoring Employee development Knowledge workers Information technology Computer software Protecting investment in technical personnel Economic downturns often see a reduction in training budgets. In some cases, they are axed altogether. But mentoring can help...