Suzi McAlpine

APRIL 3, 2023

Diversity and inclusion is always a hot – and important – topic in leadership, and rightly so. This week I share a guest post from Zoe Dryden, Managing Director and Owner of leadership training and facilitation programme, Second Base. Like me, Zoe works as an executive coach and lives in sunny Nelson. She’s also an… The post Your heart may be in the right place, but is your behaviour following suit?

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Inclusion Diversity Manager 187

Forbes Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

Publicizing the credibility gap between men and women and making the general public outside of legal circles and law schools aware of it is necessary to help force a confrontation of these biases in the courtroom and without.

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Get Lighthouse

APRIL 1, 2023

Are your employees happy? Do you feel like they're performing at a level equal to their skills and potential? Or do you find getting good work from them is like pulling teeth? Do some of them have one foot out the door (or, maybe, already left)? We're all responsible for our own thoughts and attitudes, and the same goes for your employees. Yet, too often in the workplace, the conditions we create as managers make our employees unhappy, unmotivated, and ultimately crush morale. 5 Ways You're Cont

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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 4, 2023

Indecision is a deadly trait for leaders because it can hinder their ability to make effective decisions and to lead their teams effectively. There are several strategies that leaders can use to overcome indecision and make more effective decisions. These strategies include: Identifying the root cause of indecision: Indecision often stems from factors such as fear of failure, lack of information, or conflicting priorities.

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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

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Thought Leaders LLC

APRIL 3, 2023

Management is a practice, not a profession or a science. To appreciate the true complexities of managing, we have to understand its intrinsic conundrums. Today’s guest post is by Henry Mintzberg, author of Understanding Organizations…Finally! – Structuring in Sevens (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Management is a practice, not a profession or a science.

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AIHR

APRIL 3, 2023

A well-designed salary structure is essential for every organization as it serves as a framework for determining fair compensation for employees. A competitive salary structure helps organizations attract and retain talented employees, establishes a clear and consistent approach to compensation, helps organizations to manage compensation costs, provides transparency to employees regarding their pay, and minimizes the risk of legal challenges related to pay discrimination.

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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 3, 2023

As a leader, there’s nothing worse than hiring a new employee who seems like the perfect fit, only to realize that they’re not living up to expectations. According to a frequently cited study, only 19% of new hires are considered fully successful. By the 18-month point, 46% are deemed failures. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you know the dilemma of whether it’s worse to be stuck with an employee who can’t handle the work and is damaging to the team, or

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Thought Leaders LLC

APRIL 5, 2023

Regular measurement of goal achievement helps you make adjustments to your plans. Regular measurement of goal achievement helps you make adjustments to your plans. Clearly define the metrics you’ll measure, the data sources you’ll use, the measurement methods, and measurement frequency. One retailer I worked with had an online, a store, and a catalog channel.

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AIHR

APRIL 4, 2023

Whether you are considering talent acquisition vs. recruitment, both are critical to the organization’s success. Employees are the real assets of any organization. And employing the right people contributes immensely to achieving productivity targets, making appropriate business decisions, and keeping employees motivated and engaged. Contents Talent acquisition vs. recruitment: What HR should know What is talent acquisition?

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Kellogg Insight

APRIL 4, 2023

Engaging consumers in their natural habitat helps you glean insights that would never be visible in a spreadsheet.

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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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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 7, 2023

As an executive coach, I have helped clients globally achieve results through discussions on effective employee engagement. I believe psychology plays a key role in successful employee engagement and motivation, specifically by understanding employee needs. Leaders who prioritize engagement actually use this psychology to make it work. Here are the five psychological needs that make a significant difference in engaging your employees: Personal needs: This psychology involves an employee’s

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Employee Engagement Compensation Leadership Development Manager 137

Forbes Leadership

APRIL 3, 2023

As part of a broader company restructuring plan, McDonald's Corp. (MCD) announced that it will be temporarily closing its U.S. offices during the week of April 3 as the company prepares to inform corporate employees about impending layoffs.

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Chief Outsiders

APRIL 6, 2023

The past three years have been heady times indeed for sellers. From a global pandemic to a robust rebound, and a return to spending skittishness, it’s been difficult to pinpoint exactly how the market is going to react to the transaction of commerce. CEOs need a safe harbor because the marketplace represents a rolling sea of choppy tides. From my earliest days of selling, I’ve found calmer waters by sticking to the basics – a technique known as the four “Rs.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 7, 2023

Strategies to help companies mitigate the legal risk and ensure they’re in compliance with the law.

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Compliance Risk Management Manager 145

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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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 6, 2023

Leaders must adapt to the rapidly evolving future of work to attract and retain top talent. To prepare, they must pay attention to changes and take action to ready their company. These are a few ways to begin preparing your company for the future employee you want to attract and retain: The future is diverse: As a leader, it’s important to recognize the workforce of the future will be more diverse than ever before, with a greater mix of cultures, ages, and backgrounds.

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Diversity Inclusion Assets Implementation 131

Forbes Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

Good management is an often under-appreciated factor in driving productivity, but insufficient effort is given to how management competency can be developed, especially in smaller businesses.

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Manager 110

Association Now Leadership

APRIL 2, 2023

Associations face an increasingly competitive market for members, attendees, and education. Experts recommend finding a “superpower”—and building a culture that supports it. Time was, the association value proposition was pretty simple: “We’re the only ones who care about you.” If you were a member of a profession, the association serving it was often the sole option when it came to training you, credentialing you, connecting you with your peers, and advocating on your behalf when le

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Education Marketing 107

Chief Executive

APRIL 6, 2023

Walmart, McDonald’s and Roku are the latest to join a steady stream of layoffs since late last year. Respected media outlets CNN and Bloomberg predict more layoffs to come, particularly in manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, and information/media industries Meanwhile, seasoned recruiters and senior executives across industries continue lamenting the lack of available talent.

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Transportation Media Diversity Recruitment 98

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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Refresh

APRIL 7, 2023

Known as one of the most influential writers of the 20 th century, Ernest Hemingway was one of the so-called “Lost Generation” of artists. After attending high school, Hemingway opted to forgo college and become a reporter for the Kansas City Star. His time as an ambulance driver in World War I created lasting effects on his world view, inspiring his novel A Farewell to Arms.

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Manager 98

Forbes Leadership

APRIL 3, 2023

Many leaders adopt a persona at the office—a way of speaking or behaving that might reflect who you are at work, but doesn’t align with your values and who you are outside the office.

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Niagara Institute

APRIL 4, 2023

As the famous quote from Benjamin Franklin goes, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This statement could not be more true when it comes to preparing for change at work.

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Manager 98

Chief Executive

APRIL 4, 2023

Four-day work weeks. Hybrid models. Choose-your-own office days. Hot desking. You’ve undoubtedly seen a lot of headlines about the above topics as the world settles into the post-Covid work landscape. Companies that used to be edgy and headline-worthy with their in-office pool tables, kegerators and nap pods are now pivoting to shiny new things to attract and retain employees.

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Accounts Employee Engagement Manager Operations 98

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.

Benefits

Refresh

APRIL 5, 2023

Many workplaces are rethinking their organizational structures to allow employees more flexibility to work from home. However, for many workers, that means optimizing their home offices for productivity. Check out this infographic from EzLivingInteriors.co.uk for some great tips. The post Infographic: Designing Your Home Office for Productivity first appeared on Refresh Leadership.

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Manager 98

Forbes Leadership

APRIL 7, 2023

The shocking but not surprising expulsion of two young Black men by the Tennessee State Legislature while their 60-year-old White colleague was spared ouster despite breaking house rules in the exact same way is a blatant display of racism, pure and simple.

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SME Strategy

APRIL 4, 2023

What does healthy Leadership Communication look like and how can you become better at it? In this Strategy and Leadership podcast episode , Anthony Taylor interviews Erin Marcus , founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business. We learn about the importance of having uncomfortable conversations in the workplace. When managers are unhappy with their team's performance but are uncomfortable having a conversation about it, it can lead to resentment and the firing of team members, which is expensive and d

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Manager 98

Chief Executive

APRIL 3, 2023

Ask a sample of average American consumers if they prefer U.S.-made products and most will say yes, according to at least half a dozen surveys. But say you want them to pay a little more for it? That’s a different story, says Peter Mann, CEO of Oransi, which makes its indoor air purification products in China. “They don’t want to pay any kind of premium for ‘made-in-America,’” says Mann, a U.S.

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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

Refresh

APRIL 3, 2023

Do you consider yourself an influencer? Maybe you’ve read Dale Carnegie’s classic sales book How to Win Friends and Influence People , but do you fully understand what type of influence you actually have on others? A study found that individuals have about 1,500 interactions on a given day and are expected to have nearly 5,000 interactions per day by 2025.

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Sales Sales Manager 98

Forbes Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

Men and women may see life after career differently and have conflicting retirement goals requiring candid conversations and informed advice.

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BetterUp

APRIL 5, 2023

When a loved one passes away, it puts emotional and mental stress on those left behind. The death of an employee’s family member often also brings logistical, financial, and administrative tasks. In addition to dealing with the reality of the loss, many people will suddenly find themselves in the position of executor, planner, and often mediator.

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Chief Executive

APRIL 5, 2023

The world’s never been here before. No matter your business, industry or sector: transformational forces now shake the market daily. Emerging shocks upend the best-laid plans. Macro factors that never occurred in tandem now continuously happen at once. And a new CEO imperative is emerging. If you want to look below the surface of things and generate long-term in a world of uncertainty, it’s time to start planning strategically for many potential futures.

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Strategic Planning Operations Energy Marketing 98

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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