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The surprising key to improving your performance appraisal process

Get Lighthouse

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.

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The Irreplaceable Value of Human Decision-Making in the Age of AI

Harvard Business Review

Five ways organizations can codify and foster the skills that will give them a competitive advantage.

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updates: the out-of-control birthday celebrations, boss wants a timeline for my leaving, and more

Alison Green

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

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Progressive Leaders Know the Answer to “How” is “Who”

Leadership Freak

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?

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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 To Enjoy Life More: 8 Simple Steps

BetterUp

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

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AI Thinks Differently Than People Do. Here’s Why That Matters.

Harvard Business Review

Powered by data, AI can only look backward. We need people to imagine better futures.

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Who Wins – Technology or Humanity

Leadership Freak

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?

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Employee Engagement Activities for Sales Team: How to Peak their Performance

Vantage Circle

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.

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Is Your Company’s Problem Complicated? Or Complex?

Harvard Business Review

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.

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vote for the worst boss of 2024: the finals

Alison Green

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.

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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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Flourish or Stink – Skunks or Bees

Leadership Freak

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?

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How to Harness Your Top Performers Without Compromising the Whole Team

Michael McKinney

O NE OF the key questions for executives, business leaders, and entrepreneurs is how to keep raising the bar and ensure a continuous increase in your organizations success year after year. To me, one of the biggest factors is how you specifically engage and develop your best performers the ones who make a real difference. One of my clients, Richard, had a standout employee, Stella: at the top of her game, knowledgeable, driven, and skilled at connecting the dots.

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Research: Why Passionate Men Succeed, Even When They’re Mediocre

Harvard Business Review

While men reap benefits from displaying passion, women often face negative consequences for the same behavior.

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boss goes through my things, haircut drama, and more

Alison Green

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.

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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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Thrive with an Incompetent Boss

Leadership Freak

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.

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30 Essential Leadership Behaviors For Today’s Workplace

BetterUp

These 30 essential leadership behaviors can help you build trust, adapt to change, and lead with impact. Shape a workplace where everyone thrives.

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10 Questions to Help Business Leaders Navigate AI Adoption - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM UNISYS

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Unisys.

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update: my employee keeps coming to work sick

Alison Green

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 ?

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

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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Value is a Journey of Two Steps

Leadership Freak

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.

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Get Into the Holidays, Not Just Through Them

Mark Sandborn

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?

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Protect Your Organization from Cyber Threats With a Zero Trust Approach - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM THREATLOCKER

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from ThreatLocker.

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updates: the complaining coworker, the coworker who won’t share a file, and more

Alison Green

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.

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The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth

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

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How Leadership Coaching Helps Leaders Get (And Keep) An Edge

BetterUp

Learn how leadership coaching can improve your skills so you can lead more effectively and stay ahead in a fast-changing, competitive environment.

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When Women Lead

Eric Jacobson

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.

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How AMD’s Lisa Su Is Thinking About AI

Harvard Business Review

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

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update: my performance evaluation is based on activities outside of work

Alison Green

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 performance evaluation was based on activities outside of work ?

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

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.

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Compensation Planning Based On Performance

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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.

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How to Build a Global Presence

Association Now Leadership

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.

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Research: Why Your Board Should Include a Long-Tenured Director

Harvard Business Review

A study found that boards with one or two veteran members are more stable, knowledgeable, and have more oversight.

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my employee never apologizes for mistakes

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage an employee whos in his first year out of college. Hes a great employee and has impressed people at all levels of the company and has received recognition for his good work. But there is one thing recently that has been driving me up a wall and I cant tell if Im being overly sensitive: for big projects with tight turnarounds he will turn in work that is wrong in major ways, and when I point this out (

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

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.