AIHR
AUGUST 19, 2024
Competitive salaries and benefits are important, but they are no longer enough. Employees want fulfilling work environments that support their growth and wellbeing. This is where an effective employee experience strategy comes in. For HR professionals, developing this strategy needs a thoughtful, data-driven approach that’s aligned with your company’s goals and culture.
Peter Winick
AUGUST 19, 2024
Why Integrating Spiritual Values is the Future of Leadership A conversation with Yosi Amram about researching Spiritual Intelligence and bringing it into corporate leadership. In this episode of Thought Leadership Leverage, host Bill Sherman sits down with Yosi Amram, a political psychologist, CEO, leadership coach, and the award-winning author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired.
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Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 20, 2024
Previous research has found that new ideas are seen as risky and are often rejected. New research suggests that this rejection can be due to people’s lack of shared criteria or reference points when evaluating a potential innovation’s value. In a new paper, the authors find that the more novel the idea, the more people differ on their perception of its value.
Lolly Daskal
AUGUST 21, 2024
As an executive leadership coach, I routinely challenge the notion that effective leadership means being liked. In guiding numerous organizations, I’ve discovered that the most successful leaders know their true impact extends well beyond mere popularity. Here’s why leaders disregard the need to be liked: Approval Can Cloud Judgment: Leaders fixated on likability may avoid necessary risks.
Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton
The future of HR is here, and it's all about collaboration, innovation, and impact. Join us for a forward-thinking session where seasoned experts Miriam and Carolyn will share insights and practical strategies to help you stay ahead of evolving HR trends. Discover how to build strong partnerships with internal teams to craft a transparent, authentic, and connected workforce experience.
AIHR
AUGUST 20, 2024
Performance management strategies are crucial for driving results. Yet, companies often overlook them and don’t allocate sufficient resources to their development. Gallup and SHRM found that under 20% of employees find their performance reviews inspiring, and 95% of managers are dissatisfied with their organizations’ review systems. However, 60% of companies with effective performance management systems report outperforming their peers.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 22, 2024
Work that isn’t noticed isn’t valued. People who work hard are overlooked for promotions every day. Helping doesn’t advance your career when others see you as a helper, not a leader.
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Lolly Daskal
AUGUST 23, 2024
As an executive leadership coach with decades of experience, I’ve worked with high-performers across industries. While intelligence, ambition, and expertise are essential, I’ve found there’s one critical habit that sets the truly irresistible employees apart. This one particular habit I believe is foundational for anyone aspiring to be irresistible.
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 23, 2024
What is the hallmark of a truly successful workplace? In today’s day and age, it’s a feeling that connects an individual in a unique yet powerful way to their organization. It’s a feeling of belonging and purpose. A feeling of being valued for the unique contributions one brings to the table. It's the result of belonging to a living, kicking entity and not merely lifeless, corporate machinery.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 20, 2024
There are two kinds of critics. Those who push against your success and grumblers trying to help. Embrace prickly helpers. Ignore stone-throwers on the sidelines. Some critics care. Take five steps with critics. #1. Clarify concerns. Don't explore criticism until everyone agrees on the issue. More.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 23, 2024
A Spencer Stuart survey of nearly 200 directors and 30 CEOs of S&P 500 companies zeroed in on where trust is built — and where it’s lost.
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
Lolly Daskal
AUGUST 22, 2024
I’ve had the privilege of working with numerous leaders across various industries and around the world. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve guided my clients to observe that the most exceptional leaders share a common trait that sets them apart: intentionality. Intentionality is the key characteristic that distinguishes truly exceptional leaders from their counterparts.
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 23, 2024
Employee recognition is a critical component of a thriving workplace, but how can its impact be effectively measured? Utilizing data-driven approaches to track and evaluate recognition programs can provide valuable insights, ensuring that appreciation efforts not only boost morale but also contribute to overall organizational success. This blog explores the key metrics and strategies for measuring employee recognition, turning appreciation into a powerful tool for driving performance and engagem
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 21, 2024
Self-deception means feeling wrong when you’re right and feeling justified when you’re wrong. Self-deception is self-betrayal. Do three things to rise above a pervasive limiter of leaders. The most powerful words you say are the ones you say to yourself.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 21, 2024
In the foreseeable future, technology will cease to be a bottleneck for lights-out transformations, which dramatically reduce the need for human workers inside factories. As technology improves, the decision to pursue this goal will primarily depend on the factory’s economic considerations. Manufacturers that embrace automation and demonstrate agility in overhauling their operational strategies will be best positioned to capitalize on this wave.
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.
Alison Green
AUGUST 21, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: This starts with my wedding. To make a very long story short, my wedding dress alterations were a complete disaster. The seamstress produced such awful work that I had to have an emergency appointment with another shop to fix the dress, just days before my wedding.
Michael McKinney
AUGUST 22, 2024
I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Neuropsychologist Paul Pearsall on guilt: “Trying to be guilt-free and have the highest self-esteem leads us into an irresponsible life no matter how successful we are in our careers and social lives. If our ultimate self-help goal is increasing and protecting our self-esteem, we risk preventing ourselves from making necessary substantive changes in our
Kellogg Insight
AUGUST 23, 2024
The last century has seen a dramatic shift toward unsecured debt thanks to improved accounting practices and a desire for financial flexibility.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 23, 2024
Do consumers treat loyalty points the same way that they treat traditional money? And, how do they choose to spend one versus the other? The authors of this article present research findings from their analysis of data describing over 29,000 unique loyalty points earning and spending transactions made during two recent years by 500 airline loyalty program consumers.
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.
Alison Green
AUGUST 20, 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. Is it unprofessional to show chest hair at work? I’m an admin at a large university in the midwest. I wear collared shirts every day, and given the recent heatwave, I unbuttoned an extra button to try to be a bit more comfortable in our stuffy office.
Michael McKinney
AUGUST 19, 2024
W HAT does it take to make an impact on the world? A great idea, yes, but also three common traits: opportunity, perseverance, and faith. As an inventor with seven patents in the energy and chemical areas I can cite my own experience to substantiate the importance of these traits as factors that lead to success. When I looked back into history to track the origins of some of the everyday innovations we take for granted today, I found that every inventor tended to embody some or all of these same
Agile42
AUGUST 20, 2024
What are the KPIs for a Scrum Master? This is the million dollar question, isn’t it? The Scrum Master’s responsibility should be to focus on themes rather than specific KPIs. These themes include: Scrum Team : Coaching the team to enhance effectiveness. Product Owner : Supporting the Product Owner in improving their role. Organisation : Leading efforts to help the organisation adopt Agile and Scrum, including addressing organisational impediments.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 22, 2024
When work and life are overwhelming, it can be difficult to reclaim a sense of joy at work. Research has shown the benefits of incorporating joy, hope, and optimism into the workplace to combat burnout and improve well-being. The author recommends four strategies to reconnect with joy at work on your toughest days: 1) Find your why: Reconnect with your passion and purpose by aligning your work with what brings you joy, what you are good at, and what the world needs. 2) Embrace a beginner’s minds
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.
Alison Green
AUGUST 22, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. My boss renegotiated my new job’s start date behind my back I took your advice with the exit interview and shared just enough for them to understand exactly why I was leaving without having to say it outright, without getting into detail or emotionality about it.
Lolly Daskal
AUGUST 20, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, many companies are shifting away from traditional hierarchical structures to embrace flatter, more collaborative organizational models. This transition can bring numerous benefits, such as increased innovation, faster decision-making, and improved employee engagement. However, navigating the challenges that come with this shift requires careful planning and effective leadership.
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 20, 2024
Recognition is the spark that lights the fire of the employee's zeal to perform better. In the hustle of daily work, it's easy to forget the heartbeat of any organization: its people. Yet, a simple act of appreciation can brighten even the busiest day. Crafting an employee recognition letter is more than just acknowledging tasks; it's about celebrating the human spirit behind the effort.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 21, 2024
Five years after the Business Roundtable’s call for companies to pursue more than just profit, enthusiasm has dwindled. Here’s why they should recommit.
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.
Alison Green
AUGUST 19, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m early in my career and in my late twenties. I’ve been with the same company for around four years now and have been working hybrid since early 2022. Tempest works in the same small office that I do. There are maybe 10 of us who come in regularly, but she works on a different team.
Lolly Daskal
AUGUST 19, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the business environment, offering companies unprecedented opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and drive profits. As an executive leadership coach who has fully embraced AI, I not only witness but also actively participate in helping businesses implement and leverage this transformative technology to help them achieve their goals.
Refresh
AUGUST 22, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way the workforce approaches professional headshots. Generative platforms like HeadshotPro, TryItOn, and… The post AI Becoming a Popular Option for Professional Headshots first appeared on The Express Blog.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 20, 2024
Influencers are often targets of online negativity, and how they respond to this feedback can have important ramifications for their personal brands and the effectiveness of their product endorsements. Recent research shows that one commonly employed tactic — turning off social media comments — can undermine influencers’ key assets: their persuasiveness, likability, and perceived sincerity.
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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