How social networking websites can unite your team

In the Nov/Dec issue of Network HR, I discussed the intricacies of globally dispersed teams. In that article, I examined the ins and outs of different forms of communication, from simple emails right through to video-conferencing. One tool I overlooked, however, was social networking websites. I was quite remiss in this regard because not only are they one of the world's fastest growing forms of media, but I am a huge fan myself.

Ending your teleconferencing frustration

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.