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my company secretly gives parents thousands of extra dollars in benefits

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work for an organization that prides itself on being generous and flexible to parents. I fully support that, despite the usual gripes among the childless employees you might imagine (e.g., we are asked to work more weekends and nights). A colleague of mine, a parent, is leaving the org and invited me to coffee.

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5 Gratitude Strategies to Energize Your Team Today

Leadership Freak

Gratitude energizes. Unspoken appreciation drains vitality. Would positive energy improve your life? Your team? Think of gratitude as pouring energy into others. Discover five simple strategies to bring vitality to your team and yourself.

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Research: Highlighting Minority-Owned Businesses Can Boost Sales

Harvard Business Review

In the last few years, large companies like Wayfair, Amazon, Yelp, DoorDash, and Instacart have launched initiatives to try to address racial inequality in their business models. In a new study, researchers examined some of these strategies, including Yelp and Wayfair’s labels which identify minority-owned businesses. The authors offer insight into how supporting companies owned by underrepresented groups can benefit sponsor businesses while promoting the growth of minority entrepreneurship.

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7 Proven Ways to Improve Your Leadership Decision-Making Skills

Lolly Daskal

The quality and speed of leadership decision-making is a key concern, with research indicating that many leaders struggle to make high-quality decisions quickly. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand how indecisiveness can hinder progress and success. Here are seven proven strategies to sharpen your decision-making skills and become a more effective leader.

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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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my employee keeps commenting on my looks

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: How can I best respond to an employee of mine about his frequent inappropriate comments about my body and looks? I’m worried about inadvertently devolving into “you think I’m hot” territory or drawing even more attention to my body, which makes me very, very uncomfortable.

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How to Manage Feedback Like An Olympic Athlete

Harvard Business Review

Six strategies to separate critiques aimed to tear you down from guidance meant to build you up.

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The 7 Core HR Processes: Your Ultimate 2024 Guide

AIHR

At its heart, HR is about looking after employees by guiding them through every step of the employee journey through the core HR processes. It ensures the organization retains top talent so it can meet its short—and long-term goals. So, what core HR processes should you focus on in your organization, and how can you maximize their efficiency? Contents What are HR processes?

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can my husband hang out in my office, asking coworkers to treat me like “the talent,” 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. Can my husband hang out in my office at night until I’m ready to leave? I am a woman in my early thirties. If I am going to stay late at night at work, would it be possible to bring my husband to stay somewhere in the office until I finish my work?

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What to Do When You’re Overlooked

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with communications expert Jessica Chen on getting the recognition you deserve.

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De-escalating Stress: Support Strategies for Medical Professionals

Refresh

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, stress is as familiar as the common cold. But don’t worry, there… The post De-escalating Stress: Support Strategies for Medical Professionals first appeared on The Express Blog.

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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 Challenge Initiative: Expanding Access to Family Planning

UVA Darden

The Challenge Initiative: Expanding Access to Family Planning fosterl Tue, 08/13/2024 - 10:00 Image 16 August 2024 Business, Ethics & Society Entrepreneurship & Innovation Public-Private Partnerships Maggie Morse The Social Challenge Sustainable Access to Family Planning Information and Services The United Nations projects that by 2050, nearly 70% of the world’s population will live in cities.

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How To Identify And Overcome Communication Barriers At Work

BetterUp

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Streamline Your Guest Checkout Experience Now to Drive Holiday Sales - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM PAYPAL

Harvard Business Review

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Alignment Is The Foundation To Building High-Performance Teams

Rhythm Systems Growth

If you’ve seen this movie then you know how it ends: Significant differences in vision among the executive team, lack of alignment that leads to inconsistent prioritization of projects and resources, and inadequate communication between departments—the result: Redundant work, wasted effort, and unmet expectations.

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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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587 | Why Embrace Servant Leadership in Business?

Chris LoCutro

In today’s fast-paced business world, success isn’t just about hitting your numbers; it’s about creating an environment where your team can truly thrive—both personally and professionally. In this episode, we explore how aligning your team’s personal goals with your business objectives can foster a high-performing, motivated, and engaged workforce.

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Good Disruption: AI Companions

UVA Darden

Good Disruption: AI Companions fosterl Tue, 08/13/2024 - 15:07 13 August 2024 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Operations & Technology The Good Disruption Podcast Your browser does not support iframes, but you can visit The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines companion as “one that accompanies another” and “one that keeps company with another”. From physical training and therapy to friendships and personal assistance, people are increasingly looking to AI companions for support.