Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Behavioral science has shown that hope can power positive outcomes for both people and organizations.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Things are worse than you fear if you aren’t hearing complaints. People are lying. Culture is broke: fear blocks honesty. Or people are disengaged. Tension bubbles below the surface when leaders aren’t hearing employee complaints. Employee complaints indicate people care about something. How to respond to employee complaints?

Leadership Development 101

Leadership Development 101

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

To reestablish the chain of command, start by understanding why your employees are going around you.

Manager 107

Manager 107

BetterUp

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Dealing with difficult employees can be a significant challenge for any manager. It’s a situation many leaders dread, yet every workplace will inevitably encounter a difficult employee at some point.

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Manager 87

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

The future of HR is here, and it's all about collaboration, innovation, and impact. Join us for a forward-thinking session where seasoned experts Miriam and Carolyn will share insights and practical strategies to help you stay ahead of evolving HR trends. Discover how to build strong partnerships with internal teams to craft a transparent, authentic, and connected workforce experience.

Diversity

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Menlo Innovations CEO Richard Sheridan explains why joy is so important for innovation.

Manager 92

Manager 92

BetterUp

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Learning how to work on self-improvement can feel daunting, but you can start by taking small, manageable steps. Here are 31 exercises to try.

Manager 85

Manager 85

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As technology evolves, leaders are faced with an important question: How do you lead effectively in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? Many people think leadership in the AI era is all about understanding technology or staying up to date with trends. While those are important, thriving in an AI-driven world requires something deeper.

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Metrics Implementation Leadership Development Manager 105

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

When something goes wrong with an AI system or model, the approaches used to respond to problems caused by traditional software systems don’t work. A new playbook is required. It includes defining AI, identifying relevant harms, designating responders, developing plans to contain the damage in the short term, carrying out a longer-term containment strategy to stop the harm from spreading further, and conducting a post-mortem review.

Software 111

Software 111

Alison Green

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My team recently hired a part-time assistant, Jane, to help with my work. The problem I’m running into is that Jane either doesn’t know how to prioritize or doesn’t understand that certain things need to be prioritized even if I explicitly tell her “this task needs to be completed before you do anything else.” She continues doing tasks that she finds enjoyable without working on items that have hard dead

Manager 89

Manager 89

Get Lighthouse

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Is fake rapport a bad thing? Should you pretend to be interested in something to help get something you want? Its an interesting question Ive been considering. I bought my first pair of cowboy boots ever this week, and it turns out the salesperson who helped me pulled a fast one on me. They sold me boots well above the list price on their website, and upon closer inspection at home, theyre not in the new condition they should be in fresh from the store.

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Sales Sales Manager Insurance 52

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

Benefits

Refresh

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just plain blah at the end of your workday? You’re not alone.… The post Grounding After Work: Your Daily Reset first appeared on The Express Blog.

Manager 52

Manager 52

Help Scout Leadership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This comparison of the 10 best free help desk ticketing systems will help you find the perfect option for your IT or customer support team.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With 2025 fast approaching, it's a good time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of the following 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2025.

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Education Implementation Manager 59

AIHR

DECEMBER 4, 2024

An ESG strategy is a critical tool for driving sustainability and building trust with stakeholders like investors and employees. Consider this: 86% of employees in organizations with strong ESG commitments say they feel proud to be part of their organization, and companies with strong ESG practices experience improved financial performance. Beyond boosting morale, ESG strategies help businesses tackle pressing global challenges while creating lasting value for employees, investors, and customers

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Compliance Government Metrics Diversity 52

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.

Diversity

Alison Green

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer who found out their company secretly gives parents thousands of extra dollars in benefits ?

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Benefits Manager 117

Sweet Process

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Last Updated on December 5, 2024 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. Do you remember the last time a small oversight led to a costly mistake for your business? Perhaps it was a missed deadline, an incorrect […] The post 7 Best Checklist Software & Tools for Effective Process Management appeared first on SweetProcess.

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Software Manager 64

Alison Green

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer asking if it would look unprofessional to have stickers on their wheelchair at work (#3 at the link)? Here’s the update.

Manager 101

Manager Benefits 101

Chief Outsiders

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In this episode of CEO Growth Talks, Pete Hayes interviews Michael Waxman-Lenz, CEO of the American Technion Society, who reflects on his shift from corporate to nonprofit leadership. He stresses the need to modernize philanthropic approaches and shares valuable insights on managing crises, adapting to generational shifts, and integrating corporate metrics with mission-focused, trust-building practices.

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Nonprofit Metrics Manager 59

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.

Retention

Alison Green

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are five updates from past letter-writers. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. 1.

Performance Review 92

Performance Review Manager Energy 92

Rhythm Systems Growth

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This May Be Your First Encounter… Even if you’re well-versed in strategic planning and goal setting, you may have never utilized strategic planning software. You’ll come to find that it’s a crucial tool for streamlining your strategic initiatives and setting the stage for effective execution. Today’s fast-paced business environment demands efficiency, clarity, and consistent alignment across teams—three things that strategic planning software helps you achieve effortlessly.

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Strategic Planning Software 52

Alison Green

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. My sister abused my employee discount I get a discount at a popular amusement park because I work for its parent company. There are no explicit policies regarding the use of the discount, and it’s not uncommon for employees to let their family visit the park without the employee actually being prese

Government 91

Government Administration Manager Benefits 91

Chris LoCutro

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Leadership is demanding. Your schedule is packed with team training , performance evaluations, and strategizing for new hires – all while trying to stay focused on the bigger picture. In the middle of this chaos, you need solutions you can trust to help you lead with clarity and confidence. That’s where Chris AI comes in. Rooted in the leadership principles you already trust, Chris AI distills the wisdom and expertise you value from Chris into practical, easy-to-implement tools.

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Performance Review Sales Management Metrics Sales 52

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.

Inclusion

Alison Green

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. My younger coworker thinks I don’t know anything about computers (#2 at the link) I followed your advice and sat down with her in private and discussed the whole issue.

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Manager Software 82

Alison Green

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer who organized orgies and wanted to know if they could talk about it in their job hunt ?

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Administration Marketing Manager 98