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7 Proven Strategies to Ensure Your Employees Feel Heard

Lolly Daskal

Recent studies have shown that the vast majority of employees feel their voices are not being heard in the workplace. In fact, a staggering 86% of employees believe that people at their organization are not heard, while another survey revealed that 60% of employees believe their views and opinions are simply ignored. As a leadership executive coach, I know that being heard is one of the most important things for employees, and it should be a top priority for leaders.

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Why Hiring a Fractional CMO or CSO Isn’t Always the Right Solution

Chief Outsiders

Over the past several years there’s been an explosion of companies turning to fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Chief Sales Officers (CSOs). Why? For their expertise and flexibility. They offer high-impact strategic guidance and operational support without the long-term commitment of a full-time hire. But while fractional executives are incredibly valuable, they might not always be the best fit for every organization at every point in time.

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coworker is angry that I advocated for myself, freelancer drama, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker is angry that I advocated for myself when I was hired I work as a contractor at a company. I’m paid hourly and work a normal 40-hour work week. My coworker got curious about my contract and my schedule, and I was happy to answer some questions but not others.

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Tips to Succeed in Mentorship – The Value of Mentorship eBook

Refresh

Whether you’re a mentor sharing your experience or a mentee learning from others, mentorship can have an unmatched… The post Tips to Succeed in Mentorship – The Value of Mentorship eBook first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Is Your Background Screening Policy Built For 2025? What HR Leaders Need To Know Now

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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is it ageist to tell an older team member they’re wrong?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: When our company went 100% online work, my team and I helped set up 35 employees with hardware in their homes. The department we support is mostly people in their late 20s-early 30s. Two employees, Archie and Edith, both have bad attitudes and break their hardware a lot.

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50 Relationship Goals To Strive For With Your Partner

BetterUp

Jump to section The importance of relationship goals 10 relationship goals examples to strengthen your relationships 40 relationship goal examples for different stages of life How to set and achieve relationship goals Set relationship goals for long-term success

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Research: Flat Hierarchies Can Discourage Women Applicants

Harvard Business Review

An experiment with over 8,000 job seekers found that women often worry these organizations will present them with frustrating challenges.

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birthday cards are causing mayhem in our office

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a team lead with a ridiculous problem. This January, a coworker who reports to me, Diana, said she thought it would be great if she kept a list of everyone’s birthdays and passed around a birthday card for everyone else to sign and then give to the birthday-haver.

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How Your Sales Team Can Catch Up on Digital and AI Tools

Harvard Business Review

Three obstacles to digital adoption — and a playbook for overcoming them.

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my boss was suddenly fired and my employees are freaking out

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work at a small company and my team is even smaller: it’s just me, two people who report to me, my boss (until yesterday), and the much more senior person who leads the team. My boss has always been incredibly competent, done great work (by my own account and by my grandboss’s account), and been a great manager/teacher/mentor to me and my direct reports.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

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To Set a Great Strategy, Start by Imagining the Future You Want

Harvard Business Review

Practical steps you can take to look beyond the short-term planning horizon.

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11 Best Advanced HR Courses To Take in 2025

AIHR

Only 41% of HR professionals possess the competency to keep up with HR’s digital transformation — a worrying statistic amid strategic HR’s growing importance. Still, there are many HR courses that can help you upskill yourself and ensure you adapt well to changes in the HR function. Advanced HR courses can help you deal with issues like managing remote teams, improving employee wellbeing, and promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).

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Former MA Governor Charlie Baker on Solving Complex Problems

Harvard Business Review

If you’re struggling with bureaucracy and politics in your organization, this episode is for you.