Sweet Process

MAY 14, 2025

Last Updated on May 14, 2025 by Owen McGab Enaohwo Start your free 14-day trial of SweetProcess No credit card needed. Cancel anytime. Click Here To Try it for Free. Remember when you spent hours updating your employee handbook, only to discover your team was still referencing outdated copies filled with incorrect procedures? Or those […] The post Create Employee & Training Manuals in Minutes With the SweetProcess Manual Creator appeared first on SweetProcess.

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Thought Leaders LLC

MAY 14, 2025

Go one step further after finding an answer to your problem. You may unlock some great opportunities you never would have considered before. When you’re trying to solve a problem, getting an answer isn’t good enough. Think critically about the results of your analysis and what’s coming back as far as your recommendations go. You should be looking for similarities or differences between the idea and the analytical answers that come out and other situations that you’ve been

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Alison Green

MAY 7, 2025

Its five answers to five questions. Here we go 1. My old employer wants me back I recently switched jobs from an in-office position to a fully remote position due to it being a better fit for my life. When I resigned, my work made it extremely hard for me to leave. They offered me fully remote (when previously they would not allow me to even work from home when my kids were sick) and a $20,000 salary bump.

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UVA Darden

MAY 8, 2025

Why Gender Diversity on Boards Doesnt Hurt Bank Performance fosterl Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:28 Image 12 May 2025 Strategy Chinelo Nwangwu The recent push for greater gender diversity on corporate boards has sparked debate some say it improves performance, others warn it trades profits for social goals. So, which is it? During my second year at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, I explored that question through the lens of Nigerias banking sector.

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Speaker: Liz Charron

From evolving legislation to shifting workforce expectations, background screening is undergoing major transformation, and HR is in the driver’s seat. With new compliance requirements and growing scrutiny, today’s HR leaders must build programs that are not only audit-ready but outcome-driven. HR Management and Employee Relations Expert, Liz Charron, will delve into how HR teams can navigate the latest legal changes, connect screening to workforce ROI, and embed these practices into the very fab

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AlignOrg

MAY 12, 2025

As leaders, we want our employees to be innovative, always looking for ways to better please our customers, right? Actually no. Or should I say, not when it comes at the expense of achieving your strategy. Lets illustrate with a scenario. Imagine for a moment that you are CEO of a budget airline. You know the ones Im talking about the no-free-luggage, no TVs, pack-your-own snacks companies that offer low fares and not much else.

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Alison Green

MAY 7, 2025

A reader writes: Over the past year, I have been coaching my employee, “Mike,” on various performance issues and it has gotten to the point that we need a formal performance improvement plan. I dont think this should be a surprise to him, but Im getting the impression that he does not really understand how serious it is. We have very different communication styles.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 7, 2025

Feeling stuck? Youre not alone. Ruts drain energy and blur direction. This post outlines 7 practical laws to break freelike reflecting on patterns, facing hard truths, and trying something new. Even one small action can lead to clarity. Dont wait for motivation. Insight follows effort.

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Michael McKinney

MAY 8, 2025

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Sbastien Page on focusing on what makes us better: Traditional goals focus on outcomes, while mastery goals focus on process. Both are effective. Its important to set goals for process improvements. Dont overemphasize outcomes over process.

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Peter Winick

MAY 8, 2025

The power of thought leadership in solving nonprofit fundraising challenges. Nonprofit organizations often struggle to scale due to weak fundraising and limited business acumen, despite having powerful missions. Thought leadership plays a crucial role in equipping nonprofit leaders with essential business skills, targeted strategies, and confidence to secure funding and amplify impact.

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Alison Green

MAY 8, 2025

Two questions, same topic. The first one: I’m on the job hunt, and I have some DEI-focused experience on my resume. I’ve received give rejections from the ~15 jobs I’ve applied for (at least they responded instead of ghosting me!) and I’m wondering if the DEI work is getting flagged. I revamped my team’s interview process to be more equitable and reduce bias, I joined the company’s DEI group when it started in 2020, and I have volunteer experience with a DEI g

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Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

Mark Sandborn

MAY 9, 2025

Don’t wait until the horse has bolted to shut the gate. That’s an old colloquialism too often ignored. Even a casual reading of the news shows that our air traffic control system is woefully out of date, maybe by 40 or 50 years. I read a partisan comment that said the last administration should have fixed it. I beg to differ. One of the last 10 administrations–any of them–should have fixed it.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 8, 2025

Most leaders think theyre giving enough feedbackbut delays, soft language, and lack of follow-up sabotage growth. Learn 5 common feedback mistakes and how to fix them so your team improves faster, trusts more, and stays fully engaged.

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Brett Koehler

MAY 7, 2025

In today's fast-paced world, where communication often feels rushed and superficial, the art of listening has never been more critical. As leaders strive to foster environments of trust and collaboration, the concept of 'Radical Listening' emerges as a transformative approach that goes beyond conventional listening techniques. This blog post explores the profound impact of Radical Listening on leadership, offering insights into how this empathetic practice can revolutionize the way leaders conne

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Peter Winick

MAY 9, 2025

Source: Unlocking Thought Leadership Founder and CEO @ Thought Leadership Leverage | Monetizing Thought Leaders Host Lou Diamond welcomes Peter Winick, founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. Peter reveals the hard truths most thought leaders miss when trying to scale: why simply being a brilliant author or speaker isnt enough, how time-for-money models keep you trapped, and the vital importance of intentional strategyrather than just diving in and hoping for the best.

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Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Alison Green

MAY 8, 2025

In addition to the new “sagas” tag (for letters with multiple updates, twists, and turns), we now have the following tags as well: AAM classics – a tag for posts that are still frequently discussed years later. It includes the new hire who built a blanket fort in her office, the new boss who was a ghosted ex from years before, the coworker who wanted everyone to call her boyfriend her master, the spicy food thief , and many more.

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AIHR

MAY 7, 2025

HR hard skills are essential for driving business success and sustainability. From reducing recruitment costs to using AI for talent retention, HR hard skills are powerful tools that directly impact your companys bottom line. This article discusses what HR hard skills are, how they can benefit you and your organization, and 27 HR hard skills you can learn to advance your career.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 9, 2025

Stop managingjoin the ranks of multipliers. Great leaders dont add effort, they expand impact. When you multiply your talent, you grow capacity without burning out. The secret to doing more isnt doing it all. Its taking care of yourself and pouring into others.

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Agile42

MAY 8, 2025

I am continuously researching and learning to understand the spirit of our times, change my perspective, and expand my knowledge by examining different thought systems, disciplines, and approaches with regards to AI anxiety and digital transformation. In this evolving world, individuals, companies, and societies are in constant change. This change is not merely technological or economic; it also carries the meaning of mental and emotional evolution.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Peter Winick

MAY 12, 2025

Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the Founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage. Here’s the idea that I’d like to share with you todayand that’s this: Everybody’s thought leadershipeverybody’s content, if you willhas elements of it that are evergreen. What do I mean by that? I mean there’s an element of timelessness to that, in that there are pieces of the thought leadership that are true regardless of what’s going on in the wo

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Alison Green

MAY 8, 2025

Its four answers to four questions. Here we go 1. My employee is in remote limbo and its impacting her work I have an employee, Jane, who moved two hours from our office during the pandemic. My manager, who has since been let go, told Jane she could work from anywhere. It was a verbal agreement never formally agreed to with HR. Since 2022, our company has became stricter about working in the office.

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LSA Global

MAY 8, 2025

How Leaders Impact Corporate Culture: The True Architects of Organizational Success Corporate culture is often discussed as if it evolves naturally, like weather patterns shifting across the seasons. Yet in reality, culture doesnt just happen its created, by design or by default, by the formal and informal leaders who shape the organization’s environment, business practices , behaviors, and values every single day.

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Thought Leaders LLC

MAY 8, 2025

Our reader poll today asks: How fearful are you of losing your high-performers to other companies? Extremely their departure would be devastating 9.28% Very Id hate to lose them and it would be hard to replace them 51.00% Somewhat it would hurt but I can backfill for them 27.15% Not very theyre all going to leave at some point anyway 7.28% Not at all I have a lot of talent waiting to step into their role 5.29% Build Your Bench.

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Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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Kotter Inc.

MAY 13, 2025

In a transformative move for the energy and utilities sector, NRG Energys recent $12 billion acquisition deal underscores the accelerating urgency executives are feeling around unprecedented, projected load growthmuch of it driven by the explosive demand from data centers. While the sector has seen an uptick in M+A activity over the past year, deals of this magnitude remain rare.

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Kellogg Insight

MAY 13, 2025

When Chinese manufacturer Fuyao Glass opened a plant in Moraine, Ohio, it hadnt anticipated that its newly hired American workforce would be less productive than its Chinese workers. Thats partially because it made a classic mistake, says Cynthia Wang , clinical professor of management and organizations. It forgot to consider the culture of its new workforcespecifically, that it expected some degree of worklife balance.

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Alison Green

MAY 9, 2025

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion youd like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: Three Junes , by Julia Glass. The story of three generations of a Scottish family, across three summers. It’s about the expectations and obligations of family, as well as marriage, love, and loss.

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Refresh

MAY 13, 2025

Eager for a fulfilling career but unsure where to begin? Apprenticeships offer a direct and effective path to… The post The Impact of Apprenticeships for Canadian Job Seekers first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Speaker: Jeremy York

Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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Thought Leaders LLC

MAY 7, 2025

If you’re mindful about the way you spend your time when you’re doing analysis, you’re going to be able to solve more problems more effectively and more efficiently. Critical thinking doesn’t just applyto the analysis you do,it applies to the way you do analysis.Choosing which analysisto do and how to handle the results that come out.I encourage people to take the high road and the low road when they’re thinking about analysis: The High Road On the high road, always

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Kotter Inc.

MAY 13, 2025

NRG Energy announced it would acquire 18 natural gas-fired power plants with 13 GW of generation capacity as part of a $12-billion cash-and-stock deal with LS Power. Houston, Texas-based NRG on May 12 said the deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, would double the group's overall generation capacity portfolio to 25 GW. The gas-fired plants are located in the U.S.

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Chris LoCutro

MAY 13, 2025

Ever feel stuck staring at a decision for way too long? Second-guessing. Overanalyzing. Spinning your wheels and getting nowhere. Youre not alone. On this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show , were tackling a leadership killer: decision paralysis aka analysis paralysis. Its that mental swirl that creeps in when there are too many options, too much pressure to get it right, or too many voices weighing in.

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Alison Green

MAY 7, 2025

A reader writes: I am a localized executive director for a nationwide nonprofit. Like so many not-for-profits under the current uncertain administration, we are going through some extreme financial strains. Our national office has been tightening belts all over the organization, including layoffs, frantic leadership calls that include a certain amount of crying when delivering yet another slate of difficult news, and frequent lane-shifting of priorities to the point where others in roles like mi

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Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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