Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

You got the job offer! Now you have to decide whether or not to take it. It’s impossible to predict exactly how a job will turn out, but asking the right questions of yourself and others can give you a clearer picture of what to expect. In this article, the author shares advice from two experts and offers seven questions to ask to help you make an informed decision and to help prevent future regrets: 1) What am I overlooking?

Benefits 133

Benefits 133

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Rigid people face challenges of their own making. But too much flexibility dilutes credibility. Be flexible in method and unbending in values. This post explores two areas where unbending resolve is necessary for leaders. Go with the flow only when the current carries you where you want to go.

Leadership Development 109

Leadership Development 109

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

AI assistants are transforming sales by acting as digital coaches, analysts, and advisors to salespeople. They analyze sales pitches and provide personalized feedback, helping salespeople refine their communication and engagement strategies. By leveraging AI’s analytical and verbal-visual capabilities, companies can drive customer engagement, increase conversion rates, and enhance overall sales performance.

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Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. How do I rebuild a department after an abusive manager? I’ve recently accepted a new position at the director level. I supervise several managers who, in turn, each supervise their own team of employees. Prior to my arrival, one of the managers, Marcy, exhibited some problematic behavior.

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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

Benefits

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Achieving true omnichannel excellence in luxury retail is a formidable challenge due to the inherent need for high-touch customer experiences and the complexity of managing multiple distribution channels, including e-commerce and third-party resellers. There are five critical measures that luxury brands must undertake to overcome these obstacles and establish a consistent, seamless customer experience across all channels.

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Sales Sales Manager Marketing 118

Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I had a bad interview which made me realize I needed to work on my interviewing skills. The interviewer asked me the classic “Tell me about yourself,” but then noted that she had a copy of my resume in front of her so no need to walk her through every step of the way.

Metrics 97

Metrics Manager 97

Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: A coworker, Kate, and I used to work together at another company several years ago. I was visiting with her recently, when she brought up a situation we encountered at the old place. At the old firm, I was a manager and Kate reported to another manager. A bunch of cash payments were missing for a couple of months, so an internal investigation was done and it was discovered that the payments were being pocketed

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Government Manager 93

Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving business landscape, more and more companies are moving away from traditional top-down performance reviews and instead embracing a development-focused approach to evaluations. This shift aims to promote personal growth, leadership development, and effective team collaborations. What is 360-degree Feedback Software? 360-degree feedback software is an evaluation or review tool that helps companies gather feedback about an employee's overall performance.

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Software Performance Review Performance Management Employee Engagement 85

Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I was reading one of your recent posts where you mentioned you don’t believe in forcing adults to apologize in a professional setting. I am on the same page with you about that, and it made me think of a similar type of experience I had once where I was on the receiving end of such an apology and I’m curious how you think I should have handled it.

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AIHR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Recruiting top talent is about convincing the best candidates to join your team. The right employees drive business success but finding them is easier said than done. In fact, a Robert Half report showed that 86% of hiring managers found it challenging to meet their demand for talent. As an HR professional, knowing what to look for in candidates and how to attract the best ones to your organization is crucial.

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Recruitment Diversity Compensation Inclusion 86

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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UVA Darden

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Good Disruption: Social Media fosterl Tue, 09/03/2024 - 09:28 3 September 2024 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Operations & Technology In conversation with Yael Grushka-Cockayne Michael Lenox Your browser does not support iframes, but you can visit Social media is one of the biggest and most controversial disruptions in the last decade, arguably the last several decades.

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Media User Experience Engineering Diversity 72

Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Effective communication is crucial in all aspects of life, especially when it comes to difficult conversations. Whether you’re addressing a sensitive issue with a colleague, giving feedback to an employee, or discussing a challenging topic with a coworker, the way you communicate can make all the difference in the outcome. That’s why understanding and applying the rules of effective communication is essential for navigating these situations successfully.

Employee Engagement 70

Employee Engagement Manager Leadership Development 70

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A few years ago, I named David Grossman ’s book, Heart First , as the best new leadership book for 2021. So, you can imagine how excited I am to learn that Grossman just published the second edition of the book, titled Heart First: What Exceptional Leaders Do in Extraordinary Times. This updated version is for leaders at all levels who are seeking critical insights for guiding their organizations through a pivotal time of change and complexity for companies today.

Leadership Development 62

Leadership Development Manager 62

Chief Outsiders

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In the latest CEO Growth Talks episode, Pete Hayes interviews Cameron Brown, Co-Owner of Einstein Moving Company. Cameron talks about their journey in scaling Einstein Moving Co., highlighting key lessons learned along the way. He discusses starting in different industries and overcoming growth challenges and stresses the importance of clear communication, financial savvy, and constant innovation for maintaining success during fast business growth.

Scaling 63

Scaling 63

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.

Retention

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A conversation with researchers Thomas Keil and Marianna Zangrillo about the dynamics at the top of organizations.

Organizational Change 82

Organizational Change 82

Rhythm Systems Growth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Imagine a world where your business understands and caters to your ideal customer's specific needs and desires. No more wasted resources poured into ineffective marketing efforts; instead, you have a laser focus on building a product or service that genuinely resonates with those you’re trying to reach. This is the power of understanding your core customer and a key to growing your business.

Marketing 59

Marketing 59

Help Scout Leadership

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Learn how to improve your customer support efficiency and elevate customer experience with the help of AI.

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Refresh

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By Bill Stoller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Express Employment International A few years after one of the… The post Workers and Companies Face Irrelevance Without Immediate Reskilling first appeared on The Express Blog.

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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.

Inclusion

UVA Darden

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Take the Lead: Educating and Empowering Women fosterl Tue, 09/03/2024 - 11:05 Image 6 September 2024 Business, Ethics & Society Entrepreneurship & Innovation Maggie Morse The Social Challenge Access to education and gender inequality disproportionately affect women from marginalized communities worldwide. This inequality hinders women's economic and civic participation, perpetuating cycles of poverty and discrimination.

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Education Business Administration Administration Metrics 98