Category Archives: Research

DecisionWise Benchmark Study Finds that 34% of Employees in the U.S. Do Not Speak Up Because of Fear of Retribution

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Paul Warner, Ph.D.

Employees can be a source of critical business intelligence, yet a study of over 100,000 US employees reveals that many are afraid to share their voice. These perceptions typically stem from a culture that stifles the free expression of ideas, … Continue reading →

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How Much Do Performance Reviews Actually Cost and Are They Really Worth It?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Linda Linfield, M.A.

  Here is a simple way to estimate the cost of your performance appraisal process: Let’s assume the average manager earns $50 per hour (including benefits) and spends an average three hours per review (including gathering feedback, preparing documents, and holding … Continue reading →

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Improvement Trends in Employee Engagement

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Paul Warner, Ph.D.

These trends suggest that there are a number of organizations that are still focused on retaining and engaging their workforce. Our trending research also shows that those organizations that use data from an employee engagement survey to capitalize on strengths while making changes see the greatest benefits from the process. Continue reading →

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