Alison Green

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I wonder if you have any tips/tricks on how to keep focused on work when there is a major event going on? I recall trying to work for several weeks after the 2020 election and January 6 and know my work was not efficient or good quality during that time. I’m so anxious about the election results that I know I will be following all day and probably many more days after since it’s unlikely we’l

Energy 130

Energy Manager 130

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Many leaders today are stretched beyond capacity, and in that state, feelings of resentment can readily emerge and take hold. Whether you’re already feeling resentful or just starting to feel the tinges of this emotion, try these five strategies to safeguard your and your team’s well-being and performance: pinpoint the source, step outside yourself, focus on solutions, communicate constructively, and let go.

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Manager Benefits 106

AIHR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The one thing that ‘bare minimum Mondays’, ‘new-collar jobs’, and ‘Quittok’ have in common is that they are all HR buzzwords. While buzzwords tend to have an expiration date, it is good to know what they refer to since they often express a genuine, underlying workplace trend. This article explores 27 HR buzzwords, providing you with a handy resource to refer to when you encounter a fancy-looking word or phrase in the HR field.

Human Resources 94

Human Resources Marketing Media Travel 94

Kotter Inc.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

There is general consensus that smart factory tools will transform the way that products are made within five years. What’s less clear is how and where to deploy them.

Employee Engagement 96

Employee Engagement Operations Retention Leadership Development 96

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

BetterUp

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Discover how life planning can help you reach your goals. Learn what a life plan is and how to create a successful one with our life planning template.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Leadership is all fluff when you neglect what matters. Busyness causes you to miss what matters today. This post shares 10 ways you can do what matters today. Pick one action to move your leadership in a positive direction.

Leadership Development 89

Leadership Development 89

Alison Green

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My operations manager, Burton, took me to one side on Friday to ask me whether I had seen any evidence that my employee, Belle, who had been off that week, really had cancer. I am now second-guessing every interaction and whether I have either been manipulated or been a horrible boss.

Hospitality 79

Hospitality Nonprofit Government Operations 79

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Advice for keeping your comments brief, respectful, and focused — no matter the results.

Manager 101

Manager 101

Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant risks for leaders. While AI can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation, it also brings challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. To navigate these complexities, leaders must adopt strategic approaches that mitigate AI risks while maximizing its benefits.

Diversity 72

Diversity Inclusion Implementation Risk Management 72

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The benefits — and limits — of using these companies to help you broaden your talent pool.

Benefits 95

Benefits Human Resources Manager 95

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.

Diversity

Alison Green

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m doing a column for Slate answering questions about holidays at the office, and I want your questions! Maybe you’re wondering how to get out of buying gifts for all your coworkers, or you want to avoid being shafted in the Secret Santa this year, or you’re terribly afraid your boss is going to hand out nude, gold Barbies.

Manager 62

Manager 62

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Sponsor content from Thomson Reuters.

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Nir Eyal

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Our society celebrates getting things done. Long hours, overflowing inboxes, and maxed-out calendars become badges of honor. But this relentless pursuit of output can leave us feeling drained, disconnected, and unfulfilled. We neglect the things that truly matter to us—family, personal growth, health—because tasks, not our values, dictate our schedules.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A leader whose team is underperforming must learn how to enforce accountability – even if it feels uncomfortable.

Accounts 66

Accounts Manager Leadership Development 66

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

Refresh

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

An accounting degree is a great way to get into a financial field, even without becoming an accountant!… The post 5 Exciting Careers for Accounting Degree-Holders first appeared on The Express Blog.

Accounts 52

Accounts Manager 52

Kellogg Insight

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A former CEO of AT&T Business offers tips for jumpstarting your next career phase.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Advice for managing symptoms and getting the help you need.

Manager 83

Manager 83

Kotter Inc.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The post Future-ready universities must focus on these 3 important concepts appeared first on Kotter International Inc.

Digital Transformation 52

Digital Transformation Employee Engagement Retention Education 52

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

Help Scout Leadership

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Making decisions based on user feedback leads to better products and a stronger business. Here’s how you can conduct effective customer feedback analysis today.

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Peter Winick

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

How to Use Clarity as a Tool for Strategic Planning and Process Improvement Ann Latham reveals how clarity can transform productivity, team alignment, and decision-making in organizations. Through her insights and techniques, Ann shares the process of making clarity a practical tool for business success. How do you cut through the noise to get to what truly matters?

Assets 130

Assets Strategic Planning Process Improvement Scaling 130

Alison Green

NOVEMBER 4, 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 can I help an awkward new employee connect better with coworkers? I am a senior team member. Reporting to me are Bill (mid-level — seven years of experience), and three people at the junior level (one to three years of experience).

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Manager Compliance Administration Recruitment 87

Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Reviewed by : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert The key to organizational success often lies in the strength and cohesion of its teams. While many factors contribute to team performance, one powerful tool that leaders often overlook is recognition. Far more than just a feel-good gesture, strategic and sincere recognition can be a catalyst for transforming good teams into great ones, and great teams into exceptional performers.

Operations 52

Operations Implementation Workflows Manager 52

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Reviewed by : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert The key to organizational success often lies in the strength and cohesion of its teams. While many factors contribute to team performance, one powerful tool that leaders often overlook is recognition. Far more than just a feel-good gesture, strategic and sincere recognition can be a catalyst for transforming good teams into great ones, and great teams into exceptional performers.

Operations 52

Operations Implementation Workflows Manager 52