What are your New Year’s Resolutions for 2008? Harvard Business Online did a quick poll of managers in the Boston area to find out what their workplace New Year’s resolutions were for 2008. The responses they received centered around:

• being more effective and productive by driving better communications and solutions, and
• putting a strong focus on talent management through greater team responsibility, training, hiring good talent, and promoting from within.

This is great news for us in the HCM industry!
So, besides loosing those infernal 10 pounds, here’s what I’m going to do in 2008 to improve my workplace environment:

• Create development opportunities for my team, encouraging them to stretch and reach new goals.
• Communicate, clarify, and connect strategic goals to tactical business results.
• Be a better listener, “listening as an ally” to enhance understanding.
• Foster great teamwork through respect, consensus, and accountability.

Now, what are you going to do?