A Selection of Articles by Rafe Harwood
Stress at Work - A Practical Guide to Coping
Although one's job can be an exciting challenge for many
individuals, it can also be a tremendous source of stress and strain. This report
outlines different forms of stress, its consequences on the body and mind, and
practical everyday solutions that anyone can use to combat it.
Organizational Change in Today's Economy
An article illustrating popular theoretical models of organizational change and
practical suggestions for organizations to help overcome employee resistance.
The Psychological Contract and Remote Working;
an Interview with Prof. Denise M. Rousseau
Denise Rousseau, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Carnegie Mellon University,
has a great interest in the complex relationships that exist between
employees and their organizations. This article recounts an interview to discuss
aspects of these working relationships and to explore the concept of the 'psychological
contract'.
Creativity at Work: The Ability to Display
Productive Originality
Organizations are increasingly
focusing on enhancing their employees creativity, and not merely developing their
technical competencies and skills. This article addresses the role of creativity
in the workplace, describing methods of its measurement and techniques used by
organizations to try to enhance it.
An Introduction to Employee Performance Appraisal
and 360-Degree Feedback
This article aims to clear up some of the myths surrounding the subject and show
that appraisal is not nearly as scary as one might think. In fact, far from being
merely a meaningless form-filling exercise, appraisal can be an invaluable tool
in maintaining a happy and productive workplace.
Job Satisfaction and Intention to Leave: An
Investigation Into The Antecedents of Voluntary Turnover
The prediction of turnover intentions in organizations is a concept that has attracted
considerable research. This abstract summarizes an investigation into the potential
predictors of employees' intentions to resign. Practical implications of talent
retention are also addressed.
An Introduction to Techniques of Selection and Assessment
There are many tool and techniques used by organizations today to make recruitment
and promotion decisions. This article outlines some of the most common techniques
used and their strengths and weaknesses.