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How to Use AI to Build Your Company’s Collective Intelligence

Harvard Business Review

When done right, AI can not only improve short-term productivity of organizations but can also increase their long-term performance by expanding the space of opportunities the organization considers by supporting learning, increasing intellectual diversity, and enhancing organizational culture. That is, it can increase the organization’s collective intelligence.

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our new hires keep quitting after their first week

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Several times recently, we’ve had new graduates accept a job at our company, then quit after their first week with no notice. Should I say something about how unprofessional this is, or let them learn the hard lesson on their own? Or can we do something during the hiring profess to make it clear this isn’t acceptable?

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Transforming Anxiety into Engagement

Leadership Freak

I sent a note to several leaders, “People are often nervous when the boss shows up. How do you put people at ease?” The desire to please the boss causes anxiety. People may pretend they aren’t nervous. But authority makes people scamper on the inside, even when working side-by-side.

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the company I want to work for employs a guy who’s abusive to women on dating apps

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a tricky situation involving prior sexual harassment/creepy behavior by a potential future coworker at a job I’m applying for. A year ago, I matched with a man on a dating app who works in my (very small) field. The conversation was pleasant but we never met up and eventually lost touch.

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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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Don’t Just Create Value. Capture It.

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with IMD professor Stefan Michel on how companies can realize the maximum benefit from their innovations.

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our in-office employees are upset that they have to use more sick days than our remote workers

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m the staff liaison to the board for updating the HR policies at a nonprofit where we’re transitioning to independence from our fiscal sponsor. We’re a small, mission-driven team, and while some roles could technically be remote, we all truly prefer to work on-site due to the collaborative nature of our work and wanting to be with our served community as much as possible.

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Physicians Can Help Cut Costs. They Just Need the Right Incentives.

Harvard Business Review

Five principles for helping bend the cost curve without compromising on the quality of care.

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Are People Stalling Your Ideas? Here’s What You Can Do

Thought Leaders LLC

When you’re dealing with stalling behavior, using a sensitivity analysis or putting the burden of proof on the other person can help you break out of that stall and move your ideas forward. Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done.

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How to Make Better Hiring and Firing Decisions

Harvard Business Review

Advice from a former executive on how to bring on new talent—as well as when and how to let people go.

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How to Prioritize Your Well-Being Without Sacrificing Your Business

Chris LoCutro

Running a business can feel like an all-consuming task. There are always fires to put out, deadlines to meet, and endless demands on your time. It’s easy to let your personal well-being take a backseat, but here’s the truth: if you neglect yourself, everything else will eventually suffer, too. So, how do you prioritize your well-being while managing the demands of your career?

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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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Video Quick Take: Intercom’s Brian Donahue on How AI Agents Can Be Your First Tier of Customer Service Support - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM INTERCOM

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Intercom.

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Why Lower Real-Estate Commissions Mean Higher Home Prices

Kellogg Insight

And why that’s a good thing for most buyers and sellers.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication

Refresh

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Express Blog has launched a new series for leaders and employees… The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Top Human Resources Qualifications for a Successful HR Career (In 2025)

AIHR

Human Resources qualifications equip HR professionals with the skills and knowledge to manage workforce dynamics, ensure compliance with labor laws, and contribute to organizational success. Acquiring HR qualifications and skills will help you keep pace with technological advancements, manage a changing workforce that includes remote and gig workers, ensure your company’s legal compliance, and analyze data for more effective 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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How The Great Detachment Is Transforming Workplace Dynamics

BetterUp

Jump to section What is the Great Detachment?

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am I too old-fashioned about how I schedule calls, feedback said my enthusiasm can seem too aggressive, 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. Am I being too old-fashioned about how I schedule calls? I work for a mid-sized media company. My job includes emailing people outside of the office to set up a time for me to interview them for content that I write. I keep an old-fashioned paper calendar, and I prefer phone calls over Zoom or Teams.

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Shhh! You Probably Can’t Say That at Work!

UVA Darden

Shhh! You Probably Can’t Say That at Work! fosterl Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:27 Image 16 October 2024 Leadership & Management Communication Lauren Foster In today's fast-paced business world, leaders must navigate complex social and political landscapes while driving economic success. UVA Darden faculty are at the forefront of these discussions, offering insights in top-tier publications.