White Papers
Kenexa White Papers are reports that are based on research and are used to educate HR professionals and business executives on specific areas in the Human Capital Management (HCM) space. These papers address relevant, widespread organizational concerns and guide readers in organizational decision making. The overall purpose of each Kenexa White Paper is to focus on the current needs of companies by educating and advocating for a specific position that will help drive high performance in the organization.
When Was the Last Time You Heard a Good Story?
By Tim Geisert, Kenexa
Once upon a time in a land far, far away, an employee culture existed that was worthy of its reputation… Back when I was young (and had hair), I had the distinct pleasure of working for what I thought was one of the best companies in the United States. I was initially attracted to the organization because of the positive stories I had heard. For instance, during an interview, the founder of the organization was asked, “what is it like to work in your company?” As a person with a dry sense of humor, he simply smiled and answered, well, I hear it’s not so bad; it’s always warm in the winter, cool in the summer.”