It is not often one gets the chance to rub shoulders with someone who has advised such respected figures as world renowned CEO of General Electric, Jack Welch. Therefore, when Network HR got the chance to showcase the ideas and insights of Dr Michael Hewitt Gleason, we jumped at the chance. We hope you find it useful.–Ed

Understanding and Utilizing China's Only Children

You may not think it by looking at my picture, but in some ways I am typically Chinese! Having begun this piece with such an outrageous statement, I suppose I should qualify it a little. Obviously, it has nothing to do with my ethnicity. Instead, I am referring to the fact that I am an only child. I was also born in the first few days of 1980, just as the impact of China's ‘one child' policy began to take effect. Twenty-eight years later, the Chinese of my generation present a new set of challenges in the workplace.

Unleash the power of employee giving programs

In December 2004, a raging Tsunami gripped the Indian Ocean, claiming the lives of over 150,000 people. Eight months later, Hurricane Katrina struck the southern coast of the United States, resulting in the loss of1,800 lives and $81 billion of damage. However, one of the most uplifting elements to emerge from the devastation of both events was the outpouring of emotion and support from people around the globe that helped to raise millions in relief. People from almost every walk of life donated money, goods, time, or skills to help repair some of the damage. Rooted in this desire to help others, is an opportunity for you to change the way you look at the benefits you provide your employees.

Understanding the power of perfume