News stories from Krauthammer in 2008

Self-knowledge improves productivity - an employee study shows

Krauthammer | 28 Oct 2008

The more 'self-connected' employees are - more resistant to stress, dare to use their intuition in decision-making, accept the unpredictability of modern business life, are emotionally stable and sincere, with good old-fashioned integrity - the better their performance, shows the latest Krauthammer study.

Krauthammer receives Web Award

Krauthammer | 09 Oct 2008

Krauthammer has been awarded the 'Consulting Standard of Excellence Award' by the Web Marketing Association that once a year names the world's best web sites in 96 industry categories! Krauthammer's Belgian-based web designer and builder-partner, Emakina, won four prizes in total including work for Brussels Airlines, Novotel and Immoweb.

Krauthammer appoints new CFO and member of the Executive Board

Krauthammer | 09 Sep 2008

Krauthammer has appointed Mr. Tomas M. Romijn as the new CFO and member of the Executive Board effective from 1st September 2008 in their headquarters in Brussels.

Good news and bad news for managers, the latest Krauthammer study shows

Krauthammer | 31 Jul 2008

The gaps between the kind of behaviour employees expect and actually experience from their managers are highly significant the latest European wide Krauthammer survey indicates. People's expectations are not being met in a range of fundamental areas. And yet, despite these failings in managerial performance, around 70% of employees still appear to trust their managers.

CEOs not seen as role-models, the latest Krauthammer survey reveals

Krauthammer | 26 Mar 2008

CEOs visibly share and live their company’s purpose, say most people. Yet, considerably fewer view their CEO as a brand builder. And only a minority view their CEO as a role model. These are the findings of the latest Krauthammer survey on corporate governance and CEOs performance.

Are matrix organisations like ships without a captain?

Krauthammer | 30 Jan 2008

A recent Krauthammer study suggests that the matrix model exists in 85% of the European organisations. The survey further suggests that people agree it is a realistic way of running a business. However, many structural elements seem to be in serious need of attention. As it is, people appear to be navigating complexity without systematic, structural support. According to the survey, only four out of ten people (40%) believe that Human Resources (HR) policy creates supportive operating conditions, and only around half (48%) feel that employees are indeed empowered.