If untreated, stress can wreak havoc on an organization's ability to focus on the things that matter Pravir discusses web based tools that help employees to self-diagnose and effectively deal with sources of stress, anxiety, and tension.

JC emphasizes that there should not be any "surprises" during an employee's performance review, and discusses what McAfee does to ensure employees always know where they stand when it comes to business execution.

Some of the biggest challenges are not a function of the business, but are based on an entrepreneur's ability to understand and manage his/her own goals and beliefs.

He explains that productivity should be based on what people do, not where they do it.

Companies that take proactive steps now to ensure managers communicate decisions in a manner that emphasizes respect, fairness, and honesty will be in a much stronger position to manage the growing risk of union drives over the coming years.

Host Dr. Steve Hunt discusses the psychological reasons why business execution software is critical for maximizing workforce productivity. Bruce Richardson of AMR Research then explains the role of Business Execution Software plays in driving company success.

She tells how what started out as a project focused primarily on integrating staffing, performance management, and succession planning has led to major changes in how employees see their careers and how managers make decisions about talent.

Leslie explains what is required to drive adoption and effective system use beyond simply training people on how to use the technology. She highlights three key things that need to be considered when developing communication and change management programs to support new talent management processes.

Schneider Electric was faced with the challenge of relying on the sales performance of individuals who are not formally part of the company. To address this challenge they created a set of tools that allowed distributors to assess and develop the capabilities of individual sales people.

Drawing on extensive experience working with companies around the globe, Kevin discusses how companies are adapting to a workforce that is becoming more creative, autonomous, and heterogeneous.