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10 Proven Strategies to Reskill Your Workforce For The Future Of Work

Lolly Daskal

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has left many leaders, businesses and employees wondering about its impact. Will it lead to job elimination or create new opportunities? As an executive leadership coach who works with leaders around the world, I believe the answer lies in how well organizations connect AI technologies to their corporate vision and individual employee growth.

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Design Thinking Explained

Management30 Agile and Lean Principles

Design Thinking is indispensable in our modern business world. For years, the Design Thinking approach has been gaining popularity and is being used by many large companies to develop innovations. In this article, we will look at where Design Thinking comes from, what it can be used for, and how it works. And above all, how Management 3.0 practices can support this process.

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10 Proven Strategies to Reskill Your Workforce For The Future Of Work

Lolly Daskal

The workforce is transforming at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements and shifting market demands. As an executive leadership coach, I emphasize the importance of reskilling to my clients. It is the pivotal strategy to future-proof their organizations. Reskilling is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for companies that want to thrive in the future of work.

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update: I was rejected because I told my interviewer I never make mistakes

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and 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 wondered if he was rejected because he told his interviewer he never makes mistakes ?

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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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HR Strategic Objectives: The Ultimate FAQ for HR Leaders

AIHR

Companies are increasingly recognizing that HR strategic objectives are essential for maintaining a competitive edge. By setting actionable, measurable strategic HR objectives, HR leaders can ensure that every HR initiative is purposefully designed to develop a high-performing workforce, support the overall business strategy, and drive growth. This strategic alignment is crucial in addressing the changing expectations of the workforce and leveraging HR practices to build an innovative, inclusive

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I don’t want to bake for my coworker, needlessly cruel layoffs, 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. Is this method for layoffs needlessly cruel? I am writing this email while sitting at my work computer even though I am off contract and not being paid for my time. My college announced a month ago that they will lay off half our workforce today.

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update: my coworkers complain I’m violating the dress code, but I’m not

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and 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 — there’s more to come. Remember the letter-writer whose coworkers complained she was violating the dress code, but she wasn’t ?

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Keeping Your Core Culture Intact as Your Company Scales

15Five

Growing pains. They come up for just about every organization, no matter how big, how successful, or how much you invest in culture. Whenever you hit a period of serious growth, you’re bound to encounter situations where the culture your initial team built may struggle to keep up. I’m Katya Laviolette , Chief People Officer at 1Password, and I dove into this topic with 15Five on the HR Superstars Podcast.

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I don’t want to help rude networkers

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve been in my industry for eight years now. From the outside, it’s a very cool area to work in (and mostly it is…) and it’s definitely more on the map as a career path than it was when I started. Lots of grads are very interested in a job like mine, but entry-level roles are rare.

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Comprehensive MedTech Conference List

Ascend

Determine which events can best support your MedTech business development initiatives with this comprehensive list of MedTech conferences.

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Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Jeremy York

Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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What's different about communicating change when jobs are on the line?

Wendy Hirsch

Key Points: The content and delivery of a leader's change message impacts employee commitment differently in contexts of job security vs. insecurity In secure contexts, emotional message content and strong delivery lead to higher commitment In insecure contexts, rational message content is more effective and delivery style matters less Understanding these differences allows leaders to tailor change communication for greater impact While there is consistent advice about what makes for good change

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4 Sales Content Ideas Guaranteed to Engage Prospects

Ascend

Find out how sales content can take prospects from not knowing anything about you to wanting to meet with you.

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What Is Your Natural Leadership Style?

Thought Leaders LLC

Learn how to become a more authentic leader by using maxims to define your natural leadership style. Authenticity is about being who you are. As you begin leading your people, you need to first understand and articulate a natural style that is most comfortable for you. If you’re showing up, putting on the mask every day, and acting in a manner that’s inconsistent with what you believe or what’s most comfortable for you, you’re actually going to set off alarms for the memb

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Face Your Fear of Becoming Obsolete

Harvard Business Review

Professionals across the career spectrum have moments where they fear they’re already obsolete, or becoming so. Different than the occasional bout of self-doubt, fearing obsolescence means we fundamentally question our professional significance. When we over-indulge the fear, it creates cognitive distortions of ourselves, others, and our environment that can bring us to the worst versions of ourselves.

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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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Gullibility is Deadly: Practice Responsible Trust

Leadership Freak

People who see the worst in others don’t thrive in life or work. Gullibility is deadly. Don’t trust what people say. Trust what they do. This post explains responsible trust.

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3 Ways to Compassionately Hold Your Team Accountable

Harvard Business Review

Why are some teams more successful than others when it comes to meeting deadlines, hitting targets, and growing revenues? Researchers at the NeuroLeadership Institute looked at the cognitive processes associated with leaders who cultivate accountability on their teams. They identified three distinct habits practiced by these leaders: They think ahead, obsess about commitments, and anchor on solutions.

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updates: our admins hate all the coffee I buy the office but they insist I have to keep trying, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. Our admins hate all the coffee I buy the office, but they insist I have to keep trying I chickened out and had my mom mail me a Costco gift card so I could buy four coffee tubs at once, drop them off at the admin’s office, and o

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How Gen AI Can Make Work More Fulfilling

Harvard Business Review

Research by BCG shows that workers who spend too many hours on tasks they dislike (“toil”) are at risk for quitting, and employees who spend sufficient time on work that creates joy are less of a flight risk. A study of the consulting firm’s administrative employees demonstrates how they can use AI to reduce time spent on toil and increase time on joy-creating tasks.

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.

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How Small Business Owners Can Overcome the Fear of Failure

Chris LoCutro

Imagine starting a small business as setting off on an epic adventure, where the map unfolds only as you travel. Exciting, right? But with every step into the unknown comes a not-so-welcome travel buddy: the fear of failure. For many entrepreneurs, this fear isn’t just a slight worry; it’s a massive boulder blocking the path forward. Understanding the Big ‘F’ – Fear of Failure This fear isn’t only about losing money.

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Video Quick Take: Balancing AI-Driven Innovation With Data Responsibility - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM NVIDIA

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor Content from NVIDIA.

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How Small Business Owners Can Overcome the Fear of Failure

Chris LoCutro

Imagine starting a small business as setting off on an epic adventure, where the map unfolds only as you travel. Exciting, right? But with every step into the unknown comes a not-so-welcome travel buddy: the fear of failure. For many entrepreneurs, this fear isn’t just a slight worry; it’s a massive boulder blocking the path forward. Understanding the Big ‘F’ – Fear of Failure This fear isn’t only about losing money.

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How GitLab Leads Its Fully Remote Workforce

Harvard Business Review

To get remote work right, start with your recruiting and onboarding.

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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 Booking.com Sustains a Culture of Innovation

Harvard Business Review

Testing, experimentation, and even failure are at the heart of what they do.

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