Get Lighthouse
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The performance appraisal process seems to be dreaded by everyone. It's almost a cliche to hate on them at this point. Employees often are overwhelmed with too much feedback at once, or they're left resenting a sparse performance appraisal. Meanwhile, managers struggle to complete all the performance appraisals they're expected to diligently complete.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Five ways organizations can codify and foster the skills that will give them a competitive advantage.
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BetterUp
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Jump to section Understanding happiness Small (and cost-free) tips on how to enjoy life How to love life and live to the fullest How to enjoy life by yourself Learn how to enjoy life again
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Its normal to ask, How are we going to reach our goals? Results dont magically appear. They depend on people. Progressive leaders know the answer to how is who. Don't let conventional leadership limit your potential. How to connect achievement to people?
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
Alison Green
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. Birthday celebrations are zooming out of control (#3 at the link) The birthday celebrations continued for the next few birthdays after I wrote, but I gradually withdrew from them by saying I was too busy to do the prep work and/or doi
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Powered by data, AI can only look backward. We need people to imagine better futures.
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Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 10, 2024
AI chatbot suggests teen kill parents. Apart from mindfulness, technology distracts, dilutes, and destroys humanity. Mindfulness is noticing the present moment. Distraction is neglecting or ignoring the present. Digital mindfulness addresses the difficulty of constant connectivity. How are you navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI?
Alison Green
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. 1.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Complex problems require more strategic solutions than complicated ones. Here’s how to determine which one you have — and how to start working toward a solution.
BetterUp
DECEMBER 11, 2024
These 30 essential leadership behaviors can help you build trust, adapt to change, and lead with impact. Shape a workplace where everyone thrives.
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.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 12, 2024
There are two types of leaders, skunks and bees. Work stinks when skunks show up. People bear fruit when bees show up. Here are 7 ways to help people flourish. How can you help people flourish today?
Alison Green
DECEMBER 13, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its the final round of the Worst Boss of 2024 voting. We’ve narrowed the pool from eight nominees to two (see results from the first round and second round ). The two finalists go head-to-head below. A Frightful Face-Off our boss is a jerk about bereavement leave for miscarriages my mother-in-law manages my sister-in-law and covers up her drunk driving You can also use this direct link to the voting.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 9, 2024
While men reap benefits from displaying passion, women often face negative consequences for the same behavior.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Employee engagement is often talked about as the key to unlocking a team’s full potential. But here’s the real question: How many companies truly invest in it? How many actually prioritize keeping their employees motivated and connected to their work? When it comes to sales, the most dynamic and vital department of any organization, engagement takes on an even greater significance.
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.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 11, 2024
People feel like giving up when leaders cheer incompetent bosses. Higher ups love great results. Unethical leaders support lousy managers if, trouble isnt too loud, and costs arent too high. How can you thrive when your boss is a jerk-hole.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 10, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im 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 whose employee kept coming to work sick ?
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Sponsor content from Unisys.
BetterUp
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Learn how leadership coaching can improve your skills so you can lead more effectively and stay ahead in a fast-changing, competitive environment.
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.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Traditional goals are trivial distractions. The more value you bring, the greater you become. Value is the positive impact you have on others. Don't focus on success. Focus on bringing value. The best way to become your best self is to bring value to others. Today's challenge for remarkable leaders.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Im on vacation. Here are some past letters that Im making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. My boss sits at my desk and goes through my things I just started a new receptionist job with a very small company. This is my first time in any kind of front-desk role.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Sponsor content from ThreatLocker.
Mark Sandborn
DECEMBER 13, 2024
For many, the holiday season feels more like a marathon than a celebration. We hustle to check off the never-ending to-do lists, navigate crowded malls or online shopping carts, and attend countless events with the unspoken mantra: “Just get through it.” The finish line? January 2nd, with relief and exhaustion. But what if we approached the holidays not as something to endure, but an experience to savor and enjoy?
Speaker: Brian Richardson
With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Prepare to be inspired by and to learn from the stories of more than 60 highly-successful female CEOs and leaders who are featured in Julia Boorstin s book, When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, How We Can Learn From Them. Boorstin shares that whether youre a woman looking to rise in your organization or taking on a new leadership position, or a male leader looking to empower women in your organization this book is for you.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 13, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are five updates from past letter-writers. 1. My coworker keeps complaining he didnt get promoted but its his own fault I figured I would give an update on my coworker, Roman, who complained about not getting the promotion he thought he deserved.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The promise of higher productivity makes using ChatGPT and other gen AI tools to help with daily business writing tempting. But there are risks: loss of your unique voice, inadvertent errors, and ethical pitfalls, all of which can negatively impact your credibility and relationships. Using AI to help you rather than replace you as you write can help you avoid these downsides and take advantage of the technology.
15Five
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Compensation is something you absolutely need to get right. Otherwise, whats the point of putting all those resources into attracting top talent if you struggle to keep them engaged? That makes compensation planningeverything that goes into your strategy for rewarding peoplesuch a high-stakes game. Most organizations know performance should have some influence on compensation, but arent clear on how much or how.
Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski
In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.
Association Now Leadership
DECEMBER 13, 2024
As one association learned, expanding internationally is less about packaging membership plans than understanding how people want to belong. Too often, association conversations around going global begin around uncertainty. The economic picture is cloudy; the market is untested; it requires investment. But in that regard, going global isnt much different than any other innovation effort you might undertake.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 13, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion youd like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In a conversation with HBR editor-in-chief Adi Ignatius, Lisa Su, CEO of leading semiconductor company AMD, discusses its evolution toward high-performance and adaptive computing, the future of AI use in sectors from healthcare to tech to personal productivity, and the importance of responsible risk-taking. She advocates for fast experimentation and implementation while ensuring safety through initiatives like AMDs Responsible AI Council, active learning within the organization and among industr
15Five
DECEMBER 13, 2024
When everythings said and done, you hire employees for their skills. While in some industries its normal to train an employee up to a certain level soon after hiring them, most companies expect a certain baseline from day one. But unless you work in a completely static industry, your teams will need to build up existing skills or acquire new ones over time.
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.
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