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potential employer wants me to disclose any medical conditions, including migraines, depression, eczema, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently interviewed for an admin role, essentially front reception, for a private hospital. The job is entirely non-clinical. After the interview, the hiring manager emailed me to say that they would like to progress my application to the next stage. In the email they included a link for me to complete some pre-employment checks.

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Stop Outsourcing Your Emotions

Leadership Freak

Emotions energize action. They drive conversations, fuel decisions, and shape the future. But emotional energy is hard to manage. Its easier to blame than to reflect. No emotion moves faster or hits harder than anger. Anger energizes immediate action. Used recklessly, anger burns opportunity. Frustration means you care.

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The Accountability Myth

Leadership Freak

Successful leaders believe in accountability. When I say, Leaders hold people accountable, who comes to mind? Employees, right? Authority without accountability is abuse. Authentic leaders think of themselves, as well as others, when they think of accountability.

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Employee Skills Assessment: How To Properly Measure Employee Competencies

AIHR

An employee skills assessment is more than just a performance review. It’s a powerful strategy for helping companies with their skills gap analysis , develop their workforce, and future-proof their talent. This article discusses what an employee skills assessment entails, HRs role in it, and how to conduct and evaluate fair, efficient, and accurate employee skills assessments.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

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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How to Find the Root Causes of Your Problems

Thought Leaders LLC

Understanding the real cause of your problem and considering the consequences of potential solutions can help you make better decisions. The final thing you should think about as you’re trying to define your problem is causality. I’ve mentioned thinking about causes and consequences. That applies to thinking through how you’re going to define the problem in the first place.

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Why Business Leaders Should Think Like A Venture Capitalist

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The book, The Venture Mindset , is all about how to make smarter bets and achieve extraordinary growth. The authors, Ilya Strebulaev and Alex Dang , explain that if any company wants to win big in competitive times, they need to think differently. They need to think like a venture capitalist (VC). This book teaches you to spot new opportunities, nurture the right talent, foster a culture of innovation, and take calculated risks, say Strebulaev and Dang.

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Why That “Follow-Back” on Social Media Is Not Guaranteed

Kellogg Insight

Regardless of their political ideology, people are less likely to follow back users from certain racial groups.

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The New Rules of Talent Retention with Global Talent Advisor Steve Cadigan

SME Strategy

The New Rules of Talent Retention with Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's First CHRO, Global Talent Advisor and Author of Workquake.

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Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale: Examples + Guide

AIHR

Behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS) have been around for nearly 60 yearsand theyre still in use for a reason. When performance is assessed based on specific, observable behaviors, its much easier to stand by those decisions. That kind of clarity makes BARS a solid option for many organizations. But how does this method fit into modern talent management, and what does it take to build one?

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Uncovering The Hidden World of Motivation

Leadership Freak

You dont know peoples motivation. You're not a mind reader. Sometimes you dont understand your own inner drives. Motivations are invisible. People do what they do for unseen reasons. Sometimes people actively hide their motivations. Its dangerous to imagine you understand peoples inner drives. You can work at it.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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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I saw my employee’s X-rated chat

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Today, during a screensharing session with my new employee, Barb, I saw something inappropriate on her screen and did not speak up. I was so dumbfounded that I just quickly wrapped up our call. Im almost sure I saw her chat session with a coworker with explicit reference to private body parts.

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How First-Time Managers Can Make the Successful Jump to Leadership

Kellogg Insight

A former Fortune 500 CEO offers advice on arguably the most difficult career transition in business.

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8 Resume Tips for College Grads with No Work Experience 

Refresh

Entering the job market as a fresh college graduate can be intimidating, especially without work experience. However, with… The post 8 Resume Tips for College Grads with No Work Experience first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Servant Leadership: Characteristics, Pros & Cons, Examples

Niagara Institute

Think about the best manager you ever had. Chances are, they didnt sit back giving ordersthey jumped in to help, listened when you spoke, and genuinely cared about your growth. Thats servant leadership in action.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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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The Surprising Power of 10 Weaknesses

Leadership Freak

Weaknesses are tools, not flaws. Self-aware leaders use their sharp edges to shape a better future. For example, impatience when paired with emotional intelligence fuels progress. Channel weaknesses toward useful ends. Successful leaders understand the power of weakness. Here's how.

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How to Prepare for a Meeting Where Emotions Will Run High

Harvard Business Review

Volatile situations can be tricky even for seasoned leaders.

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The Ripple Effect of an Uneven Credit Market

Kellogg Insight

From freelancers to independent contractors, people who rely on temporary work are less likely to get loans and achieve life milestones.

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Boost Your Career with Volunteering

Refresh

When youre in the market for a new role, actively volunteering or adding volunteer experience to your resume… The post Boost Your Career with Volunteering first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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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LeadershipNow 140: March 2025 Compilation

Michael McKinney

Here is a selection of Posts from March 2025 that you will want to check out: Are you trapped in a singular story? by @workwithpassion - Alaina Love VIDEO from @artpetty: Leadership Caffeine 60-second leadership tips: frame your day for success How Really Good People Can Be Really Ineffective by @stopyourdrama - Marlene Chism 11 Ways to Build Trust by @JonGordon11 Cultural Monoxide via @LeadershipMain VIDEO from @artpetty: Leadership Caffeine 60-second tips: raise your questions-to-comments ra

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Embrace the Power to Shape Your Life

Leadership Freak

I dont want to choose where we eat. I usually dont care. Some people dont like making decisions. You often defer to experts. Up to 75%* of us, for example, let doctors make important decisions for us. Others shape your life when they make decisions for you. Sometimes its destructive.

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What It Takes to Fix a “Mean” Workplace

Harvard Business Review

While everyone contributes to a company’s culture, leaders have an outsized ability to influence it.

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The Hidden Cost of Successful Experiments

Kellogg Insight

As companies innovate, the resulting complexity makes further growth more challenging.

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The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too

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Mastering the Art of Influence: Building Connections and Impact at Work 

Refresh

Influence is a powerful tool in the workplace, but it’s not about wielding authority or demanding attention. True… The post Mastering the Art of Influence: Building Connections and Impact at Work first appeared on The Express Blog.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2025

Michael McKinney

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2025 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. The Psychology of Leadership : Timeless principles to perfect your leadership of individuals, teams and yourself! by Sbastien Page The Psychology of Leadership offers a fresh take on leadership through the lens of groundbreaking research in positive, sports, and personality psychology.

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Don’t Listen to Every Voice

Leadership Freak

All Voices Arent Equal Dont listen to everyone. Some voices arent relevant. Some people have 10 opinions before breakfast. Some voices are worth your time. Some arent. Wise leaders listen broadly, but selectively. Here's how to evaluate someone's voice.

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Research: Hiring a Superstar Can Backfire

Harvard Business Review

Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership, for global leaders from the world's best business and management experts.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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How America’s News Diet Went from Local to National

Kellogg Insight

While many view the internet as the death knell of local print journalism, the unraveling started decades earlierwith the rise of television.

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Overcoming Job Market Hurdles: Solutions for Today’s Job Seekers 

Refresh

Most U.S. and Canadian job seekers are facing the challenge of finding jobs matching their qualifications and financial… The post Overcoming Job Market Hurdles: Solutions for Todays Job Seekers first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Transforming Discomfort into Influence | Sean Barnes

Peter Winick

Building Influence Through Commitment and Authenticity This episode explores practical strategies for transforming public speaking anxiety into confidence through storytelling, intentional practice, and commitment. Learn how shifting your focus from personal achievement to elevating others can amplify your influence and impact as a thought leader. Can an introvert become an influential thought leader?

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Leading Thoughts for April 3, 2025

Michael McKinney

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. Richard S. Tedlow on speaking truth to power: The fantasy that if you get rid of the messenger, you can render the message untrue is a powerful one. Source: Denial: Why Business Leaders Fail to Look Facts in the Faceand What to Do About It II.

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Change Management 101: A Practical 3 Part Guide

Implementing new tools or business processes in your organization? Lemon Learning put together a practical 3 part guide to prevent the pitfalls of change management. Drive a successful change management project from diagnosis through to measurement.