Nir Eyal
AUGUST 8, 2021
You have time for everything, even if it doesn’t feel that way. People are always saying “there aren’t enough hours in the day” to get stuff done. And yet research suggests that the average working American has four hours of leisure per day. If we have so many hours to play with every day, why […] The post How to Escape the Vicious Cycle of Distraction appeared first on Nir and Far.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 8, 2021
Put yourself in a time machine and dial it back two years. As you looked at the future for your industry, your organization, your work, and your workplace, you saw lots of changes and uncertainty ahead. Plenty was being written and spoken about how fast change was happening and how to cope with it. Now […]. The post The Future of Work Newsletter appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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Leadership Freak
AUGUST 12, 2021
Successful leaders challenge people. Jerk-holes are just pushy. But the opposite of pushy – being a push-over – isn’t an option for leaders. 7 fundamentals of assertive challenge: Rushing to challenge is pushy.
Tanveer Nasser
AUGUST 11, 2021
One of the interesting, but not surprising findings to come out of this current global pandemic is how much people have appreciated being able to have breaks in their work day to just take a break, unwind, and maybe spend some time with their family. In fact, a big reason why we’re seeing an unrelenting demand from employees everywhere to have a hybrid work environment is because we’ve all seen how creating flexibility in the way we work benefits us - both professionally and personally.
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
Help Scout Leadership
AUGUST 11, 2021
One of the best ways to stay current with trends and customer needs is by following customer service blogs. Reading about the tools and techniques that other companies are using to provide excellent experiences helps inform your team and strategy on doing the same. Below are nine customer service blogs we love, with breakdowns of what content you can expect to find on them and details on why they’re so amazing. 1.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 9, 2021
How we see our world and our future is impacted greatly by what we have already experienced. Until March of 2020, even if you had worked remotely some (or a lot), you lived in a world that was place-centric and not work-centric. Now that we all have a new set of experiences, its time to […]. The post Redesigning Work for a Hybrid World appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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15Five
AUGUST 11, 2021
Are you still spending hours on manual data entry for your employees? There’s a better way with the 15Five and BambooHR integration. When you implement this integration, your HR team and business leaders can: Seamlessly track applicants and employee onboarding Easily manage quarterly OKR tracking Encourage and monitor employee feedback Conduct performance reviews Keep track of weekly one-on-one meetings.
Stephen Warrilow
AUGUST 9, 2021
Here are five of some of the major themes that recur throughout the "Meditations" of Marcus Aurelius: [1] Accept and live in accordance with the inter-connectedness of all things.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 10, 2021
Recently I talked about work life balance being personal. If you didn’t see that episode, you can catch up here. Today I’m going a little further and talking about how work life balance is ever-changing. Tweet it out: Work life balance isn’t a destination, it is an ongoing journey. When you realize it will always […]. The post Work Life Balance is Ever Changing – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 13, 2021
Turbulence opens the mind of the wise and congeals the brain of the convinced. A closed mind gets stupid as time passes.
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.
AIHR
AUGUST 11, 2021
Diversity and inclusion certifications are a popular way of getting qualified and credentialed in D&I for HR professionals. Not only that, it is also highly beneficial if you want to advance your career in D&I. To help you choose the right certification program for you, we’ll take a look at seven popular Diversity and Inclusion certifications in this article — including who they are for and how much they cost.
Stephen Warrilow
AUGUST 13, 2021
Cognitive distortions are irrational thought patterns that cause you to to perceive reality inaccurately. Our focus in this article is the area of decision making in life in everyday situations and also in a work and a business context, its about identifying and avoiding cognitive distortions and biases to cut through complexity and make good judgement calls and good decisions.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 11, 2021
Let me start with the obvious: 2020 and 2021 (so far) have been hard on your organization and also for you as a leader and likely a long-distance teammate. Now for the equally true but less obvious: The future, starting now and for awhile, isn’t going to be easier – in fact, it might be […]. The post The Future of Work: Challenge or Opportunity?
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 10, 2021
You were born exasperated and impatient. Patience emerges after we learn that we aren’t the center of the universe.
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.
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 13, 2021
Employers are increasingly focusing on their employees' happiness because research suggests that companies with happier employees are more successful on average than those with unhappy employees. Happy employees are often healthier, more productive, and seem to have better workplace relationships. So, who do you think is responsible for employees' happiness at work?
Stephen Warrilow
AUGUST 13, 2021
"It is remarkable how much long term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent." [Charlie Munger]. By simply thinking about what you want to avoid or the opposite of what you want to achieve, you can plan effectively to prevent failure.
Know Your Team
AUGUST 12, 2021
If you’ve always wanted to deepen your leadership skills, apply to the Fall 2021 cohort of our Global Manager Learning Path. “I’ve never participated in any sort of leadership training program… How am I supposed to lead well?”. If you’ve found yourself asking this, you’re not alone. Most of us, as leaders, are promoted into our roles without any kind of leadership training program.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 11, 2021
Optimism is a surprising disappointment when you imagine a hungry lion wants to play. Skillful leaders anticipate trouble. Short-sighted leaders press forward and suffer.
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.
Sweet Process
AUGUST 12, 2021
Featured Bonus Content: Download the FREE Guide to Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture: One Step at a Time! Click Here To Download It. The British cycling team was the worst cycling team in history. There was nothing “great” about this team. They were so bad that they hadn’t come within two inches of winning a […]. The post What Continuous Improvement Is and How to Use It to Optimize Your Processes appeared first on SweetProcess.
Stephen Warrilow
AUGUST 12, 2021
A small well-focused action can produce a significant and long-lasting improvement - when applied in the right place. High leverage activities are those where you can achieve a large increase in output for a relatively small amount of additional input. When applied in the right place, a small well-focused action can produce a significant and long-lasting improvement.
Walk Me
AUGUST 12, 2021
Remote work policies set out the rules and guidelines that must be followed spite telecommuters. While many organizations had remote working policies before 2020, the advent of COVID-19 compelled many companies to expand their policy’s scope. An effective policy is important to ensure that employees stay compliant and productive, no matter where they are working from.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 9, 2021
A professional environment is a pig sty that slows development, blocks innovation, and belittles authenticity. If professionalism is about competence, count me in. But there’s a difference between being professional and professional environments.
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.
Wendy Hirsch
AUGUST 12, 2021
SUMMARY Choosing the right strategies to help your organization navigate change requires you to first recognize the kind of change journey you are on. Some organizational changes are like hiking through a dense forest. You need a compass in situations where you can't see 10 feet ahead. Others require you to move swiftly on a more defined path; a journey for which a map is most appropriate.
Stephen Warrilow
AUGUST 12, 2021
The message of The Red Queen Effect is you can’t be complacent or you'll fall behind. To survive you have to run very fast and hard, and you need to co-evolve with the people and the systems you interact with. The challenge is to find ways of doing things that enable you to run smarter rather than faster AND to develop the capabilities that will enable you to keep doing that.
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 12, 2021
The most inspiring resilience quotes touch a deep part of our soul. These quotes are so powerful because they speak to the parts of ourselves that are struggling, striving, and wondering if we are good enough. Whatever you call it— resilience, perseverance, or discipline— it's critical to your path towards success. Resilience is what keeps us going when motivation fails.
Walk Me
AUGUST 11, 2021
What can remote working statistics tell us about the state of the remote workplace? Do employees like remote work? Would they prefer to return to the office? In this post, will find out the answers to these questions, which can help you decide how to better manage your remote workforce. Remote Working Statistics [Updated August 2021]. First, let’s look at some recent remote work statistics, then we’ll see what that data means for today’s hybrid workforce. 38% of workers work from a bed reg
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.
Sweet Process
AUGUST 9, 2021
Featured Bonus Content: Download the FREE Assorted List of Knowledge Base Software! Click Here To Download It. Are you here looking for answers to questions like “what is a knowledge base” or “how to create a knowledge base”? Maybe you already know the answer to the first one, in which case you’re here to figure […]. The post Knowledge Base: The Single Solution to Customer Acquisition & Enhanced Productivity appeared first on SweetProcess.
Stephen Warrilow
AUGUST 13, 2021
Incentives are what drive human behavior. Understanding this is the key to understanding people. Conversely, failing to recognize their importance often leads us to make major errors. In seeking to understand what drives the other person, ask yourself, if I was in his/her shoes, what would I want?
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 11, 2021
You’ve probably heard about employee incentive programs and may already have a basic understanding of what they entail. However, there’s much more to these programs than offering a simple bonus. It is now widely understood that traditional reward programs are no longer sufficient for today’s workforce, especially for Millennials and Gen Z. Having grown up in the age of social media and side gigs, they are constantly on the lookout for greener pastures.
Walk Me
AUGUST 10, 2021
WFH can increase burnout in the workforce, decrease morale, and lower productivity, so rethinking employee engagement should be a top priority for managers and leaders. Although remote work generally increases performance and most employees prefer it, WFH can have negative effects on the workforce. How Has WFH Affected Remote Employees? According to the WHO , burnout is a “syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”.
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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