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my dad is dating my boss, and they want me to go to couples therapy with them

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m off for a few days, so here’s an older post from the archives. This was originally published in 2018. A reader writes: My dad started dating this woman (Jill) about two years ago, after he and my stepmom amicably divorced. As this was going on, I graduated from grad school, ended my student internship, and started looking for jobs.

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Supply Chains Belong at the Top of a CEO’s Agenda

Harvard Business Review

After the big Covid-19 whipsaw, the most obvious forms of supply chain distress started to fade away. But the relative peace and quiet that executives are perceiving is actually ominous. Under the surface, supply chain risk has become severe, systemic, and strategic. Addressing the risk cannot be left to procurement and operations teams alone, however smart and skillful they are.

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Strategies For Managing Change - Processes That Work For People

Stephen Warrilow

The Art & Science Of Avoiding Unintended Consequences Strategies For Managing Change is all about a structured approach to change management that ensures that organizational changes are smoothly implemented, and that the lasting benefits of change are achieved with no unintended consequences. This is why we refer to the art and the science of change management.

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The Case for More Company Insiders on Boards

Harvard Business Review

Until the 1970s, corporate boards were dominated by inside directors — people employed by or affiliated with the company in some way. As of 2023, Spencer Stuart research found that 85% of directors are independent. The switch came in response to a number of trends, including the distrust of American institutions after Watergate and Vietnam, and SEC rule changes that increased the importance of independent directors.

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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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How To Create an Authentic Employer Brand Experience: Lessons from ESPN

AIHR

Employer brand strength has become a key source of competitive advantage in a market where skilled candidates have more choices. Talent wants to work for brands that align with their values, are authentic and vocal about what they stand for, and deliver on their promised employee value proposition. From a business perspective, organizations with a strong employer brand can reduce hiring costs by 50% and see increased performance compared to their peers.

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Managing Irritating People

Leadership Freak

Irritating people are everywhere because everyone is messy. Some more than others. We wish that “pain in the neck” employee would go away. What will it take for us to have a positive attitude about messy people?

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2024 Compilation

Michael McKinney

Here is a selection of Posts from September 2024 that you will want to check out: Will Vance Join FDR, Nixon as Enduring National Presence? by @jamesstrock The Vice Presidential #Debate on October 1 May Be Milestone in Generational Transition 7 Destructive Leadership Myths That Will Ruin the Way You Lead by @LollyDaskal Encouragement is 51% of Leadership by @DanReiland 5 Expensive Personal Leadership Decisions That Are Worth More than the Cost by @EricGeiger 8 Uncaring Workplace Reasons to Creat

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Coming Soon: Season 8

Harvard Business Review

Listen to the new season of Coaching Real Leaders, where executive coach Muriel Wilkins tackles a whole new set of leadership challenges with real clients.

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Future-Proof Your Leadership with 7 Strategies for Today’s Evolving Workplace

Lolly Daskal

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, leaders must continually adapt to stay effective and relevant. As an executive leadership coach, I collaborate with leaders worldwide. To not only future-proof their leadership skills but also their organizations. Together, we have identified several proven strategies that can enhance your leadership capabilities.

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Learn How To Unlock The Upside of Disruption

Eric Jacobson

Today’s leaders navigate an increasingly complex and volatile world that changes by the minute, facing uncharted forces from AI-driven disruption to talent scarcity and geopolitical risk. Yet we often overestimate the risks of bold decisions and underestimate the downside of standing still. More specifically, according to Hack Future Lab : 93% of leaders expect significant AI-driven disruption over the next five years, but only 27% have the right mindsets and capabilities to respond. 81% of lead

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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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Perspective, Pounce, Propel: How to Adjust to Life’s Curve Balls

Thought Leaders LLC

We all face adversity in our lives. The difference is in how you approach it. If you’re willing to look past the challenge and have the determination to overcome it, you can achieve more than you ever dreamed was possible. Today’s post is by Patricia Walsh, author of BLIND AMBITION: How To Envision Your Limitless Potential And Achieve The Success You Want.

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5 Ways to Ask Your Boss to Advocate for You

Harvard Business Review

Stop waiting for support to magically materialize.

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A 5-Step Change Management Plan to Lead Your Organization Forward

David Grossman

The pace of change inside business today is greater than ever. Leaders and employees can argue whether it’s fair or even necessary, but the reality is that constant change is here to stay. In our work with scores of companies working through change, we’ve identified some key best practices for managing change well, which we explore in depth here – providing you with a clear roadmap to success in navigating change inside your organization.

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Schools, Jobs, Relationships … It’s Hard to Find a Good “Fit”

Kellogg Insight

A study of medical-school applicants shows how transparency can improve decision-making.

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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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International Podcast Day: Listen to All Episodes of On the Job Podcast: Season 8 Now!

Refresh

All episodes of season eight of Express Employment International’s On the Job podcast are now available for streaming!… The post International Podcast Day: Listen to All Episodes of On the Job Podcast: Season 8 Now! first appeared on The Express Blog.

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For Home Deliveries, Faster Isn’t Always Better

Kellogg Insight

Retail customers often prioritize convenience over speed for deliveries that require them to be at home.

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From Claims to Fairytales: How to Write for Different Audiences | Chantal Roberts

Peter Winick

An Author’s Journey Writing Two Books for Two Very Different Audiences In this episode, Chantal Roberts shares with us how she went about writing a highly technical book for a technical audience, and a general book on the same topic for a more common audience. How do you turn technical expertise into a story that captures everyone’s attention?

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I’m ashamed of my past behavior at work — do I need to change fields?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m off for a few days, so here’s an older post from the archives. This was originally published in 2018. A reader writes: I have an ongoing concern that has a lot to do with mental health but also has to do with work. I am seeing a therapist regularly to deal with the mental health aspect but I’m hoping to get insight from you on the work piece of it.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

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.

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coworkers only ask me about ducks, sending flowers on someone’s first day of work, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m off for a few days. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. People only ask me about the ducks I work with I’m in the lower-middle level of food service establishment with a couple hundred employees.