Break the mold: strategies for productivity

Article Abstract:

One significant contribution a human resources director can make to an organization is improving employee productivity. Most productivity improvements involve employee participation or technological improvements that bypass the human resources director. A proactive approach to improving productivity is described for the human resources director. This approach entails: (1) defining the department's productivity improvement duties, (2) learning state-of-the-art techniques for improving productivity, (3) soliciting ideas from workers throughout the company, (4) discussing potential improvements with outside consulting experts, (5) assessing organizational effectiveness, (6) gaining support for suggestions from line managers, (7) pilot-testing improvement concepts, (8) communicating test results to all employees and managers involved, and (9) ensuring that reward systems reflect improvement goals.

Management, Human resource directors, Labor productivity, Human capital

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Witness to a merger

Article Abstract:

The merger of Wells Fargo Bank and Crocker National Bank presents a model for the human resources staff to use in large-scale acquisitions. The existing employee relations stance should be considered before the merger, including managers' personal attitudes and their actions. The company's formal and informal decision-making and communication systems should also be considered. Company hiring, training, and appraisal functions require analysis. After the companies have merged, rumors can be prevented by using a detailed employee information plan. The displacement of employees should be handled by staff from both companies. Care must be taken that displacement is done carefully so as not to demoralize the displaced or the remaining staff.

National commercial banks, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and mergers, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Crocker National Bank

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