Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

With generative AI, the technology game has changed — suddenly everyone is a potential programmer. But as we travel these technological leaps forward, there’s still a fundamental, longstanding capability every organization will need to realize AI’s true potential: judgment. That idea of judgment in the age of AI was a central tenet of the work of the authors’ late colleague, visionary friend, and longtime HBR contributor Alessandro Di Fiore.

Travel 144

Travel Operations 144

Peter Winick

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The benefits of starting thought leadership ASAP. An interview with Vaishali Dialani about her thought leadership journey and how starting earlier in her career has paid off. An investment in thought leadership – for yourself or your org – compounds over time. Starting earlier in your career will have a greater impact. So what’s stopping you from getting started?

Marketing 300

Marketing Digital Transformation Benefits Metrics 300

Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, one of the most important things I teach my clients is the power of body language. Our nonverbal cues can communicate just as much, if not more, than the words we say. In fact, studies have shown that up to 93% of communication is nonverbal. As a leader, it is crucial to be aware of and in control of your body language, as it can greatly impact how others perceive you and respond to your leadership.

Employee Engagement 133

Employee Engagement Manager Leadership Development 133

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Average leaders get things done. Exceptional leaders build environments where others get things done. Average leaders fix. Exceptional leaders build. B.U.I.L.D.

Leadership Development 132

Leadership Development 132

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

Benefits

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The oldest and still the most powerful tactic for fostering critical thinking is the Socratic method, developed over 2,400 years ago by Socrates, one of the founders of Western philosophy. The Socratic method uses thought-provoking question-and-answer probing to promote learning. It focuses on generating more questions than answers, where the answers are not a stopping point but the beginning of further analysis.

Manager 145

Manager Human Resources Employee Engagement Onboarding 145

AIHR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In a world with new cost pressures, hybrid work models, and ever-evolving employee expectations, HR transformation is more urgent now than ever. In response to the demand for HR to play a more strategic role, transformation can elevate HR from an administrative and task-oriented function to a strategic business partner that aligns talent management and workforce development with the company’s goals.

Implementation 121

Implementation Employee Engagement Operations Change Management 121

15Five

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Strategic HR leaders understand how influential managers are in a business. They can make or break a team’s ability to perform and be a driver—or killer—of employee engagement. So, it’s no surprise that 60% of you said manager effectiveness was your top priority in 2023. We spend a lot of time studying and discussing why manager effectiveness is important.

Manager 109

Manager Employee Engagement Benefits Metrics 109

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Leaders play a critical role in fostering inclusivity within their organizations. They account for a difference of up to 70 percentage points in employees’ experience of belongingness and psychological safety, and inclusive leaders see a 17% increase in team performance, a 20% increase in decision-making quality, and a 29% increase in team collaboration.

Inclusion 145

Inclusion Accounts Diversity Leadership Development 145

Thought Leaders LLC

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Our reader poll today asks: How robust are your organization’s crisis response contingency plans? Extremely: we’re ready for anything and can get operations back online quickly 13.16% Very: we’re prepared for most crises and have adequate contingency plans 47.37% Somewhat: we’re ready for common crises but would struggle with others 28.95% Not very: if we face a crisis, we’ll be challenged to get through it 7.89% Not at all: if a crisis hits, we’re doomed 2.63

Operations 106

Operations 106

Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As a leadership coach, one of the most common questions I hear from my clients is “How can I unlock my full leadership potential?” Unlocking your leadership potential is not an overnight process and it requires a combination of self-awareness, skill-building, and consistent effort. Here are some ways that I have coached my clients in finding ways to unlock their leadership potential: Get to know yourself: The first step in unlocking your leadership potential is to get to know yoursel

Leadership Development 115

Leadership Development Manager 115

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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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“To be most effective in today’s environment, leaders must be human leaders. Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls,” says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World.

Energy 102

Energy Manager 102

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Hollywood films have long been made by teams of independent contractors and employees of different production companies brought together for short-term projects. Companies have embraced this model for transformations, with data showing that 45% of the people on these projects are not regular employees. Managing a disparate group like this can be a challenge, but team leaders can overcome that by working to create one culture, making work personal, and empowering the team leader.

Manager 141

Manager Team Management 141

Thought Leaders LLC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

By following this feedback model, you can remove emotions from your feedback conversations and help your people focus on improving their performance instead of getting defensive. If we want people to improve, we have to give them feedback. Now, feedback can be really difficult because we feel like, “Maybe I might hurt their feelings, or I have to share an uncomfortable conversation, or I’m telling somebody who I really like and respect that they’re falling short in some regard.

Project Management 103

Project Management Manager 103

Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Being a leader can be a challenging role, as there are many obstacles that leaders must overcome in order to be successful. Whether you are a new leader or an experienced one, there are challenges and solutions can help you become a more effective leader. Here are nine leadership challenges that most leaders will face and how to overcome them. Lack of direction: As a leader, not having a clear vision or direction for your team can make it difficult to achieve goals and can lead to a lack of moti

Implementation 107

Implementation Manager Accounts Benefits 107

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.

Retention

AIHR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As a Human Resources professional, you’re probably already aware of the benefits that come with utilizing an employee referral program. Not only does it save time and money by streamlining recruitment efforts, but when done right, it can also drastically improve the quality of your new hires. According to LinkedIn Talent Solutions , it takes, on average, 29 days to hire a candidate referred by an employee.

Recruitment 106

Recruitment Human Resources Diversity Implementation 106

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The landscape of work is changing, yet people’s aspiration to build careers with moral value — that is, work that aligns with shared understandings of what’s right and good — remains constant. While doing so is difficult, it’s also worthwhile: Our careers take up an enormous amount of our time and energy, and it’s essential to feel that we’re creating careers aligned with our moral values.

Energy 142

Energy 142

15Five

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

What can HR leaders do to drive real organizational change when working within a broken system? What do you do when you see a problem and have ideas about how to fix it, but your executive team isn’t giving you the necessary support or resources? These are the questions Adam Weber, host of the HR Superstars podcast , discussed on a recent episode with guest Kara Kirby , CEO of Insights Leadership Group and host of the Pop!

Organizational Change 100

Organizational Change Employee Engagement Human Resources Revenue 100

Association Now Leadership

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

To be more effective, association leaders constantly need to evolve and develop new skills—whether that’s getting comfortable with technology or improving their soft skills. Here’s a look at what your colleagues want to get better at. Knowing that association pros are always looking at how they can become better leaders and professionals, we asked our readers what new skill they’re looking currently to acquire or improve.

Hospitality 99

Hospitality Strategic Planning Nonprofit Advertising 99

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.

Scaling

AIHR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As an HR professional, you can add value to the performance management cycle in your organization by creating and implementing employee task lists. This powerful management tool supports planning, monitoring, reviewing, and refining employee performance. Employee task templates help managers and employees create employee task lists, and you can be instrumental in supporting this process.

Performance Management 104

Performance Management Implementation Manager Accounts 104

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Inventory challenges aren’t new. Electronics littered shelves in 2001 after the dot-com bubble burst. In 2009, the financial crash left manufacturers with excess inventory when consumer buying power suddenly dropped. And now, the high-tech industry is feeling the weight of a volatile market that has led to excess component inventory. Measuring inventory momentum can help leaders address the problem.

Metrics 143

Metrics Marketing Operations Manager 143

Kellogg Insight

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the U.S., presidential candidates across the political spectrum lean on value-laden rhetoric—but emphasize different values.

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Nir Eyal

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We’ve all been in a dumb meeting—one that makes you think, “This doesn’t even apply to me,” “I’m learning nothing from this,” or, worst of all, “This meeting could have been an email.” I’m sure you’ve commiserated with colleagues over what a time suck dumb meetings can be. Still, you might have resigned yourself to dumb meetings, accepting them as an inevitable facet of the workplace.

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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

Get Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It's mid afternoon. Thomas walks up to you and says, "Can we talk for a minute?" Surprised, you invite them in to talk. Your mind starts running through the possible things they could want to discuss. You hope it's just an innocent question as you have that meeting in 15 minutes. As your mind races, they take a deep breath. "I want a raise." Now what?

Compensation 98

Compensation Manager Retention Marketing 98

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Many forces are converging today in unprecedented ways to reshape the nature of work. To understand and adapt to these forces, leaders need to start thinking seriously about three important areas of concern: the future of workers (who are questioning the role that work plays in their lives and demanding more from the organizations they work for); the future of working (which is evolving rapidly thanks to hybrid and flexible work arrangements, digitalization, and automation); and the future of wo

Organizational Change 142

Organizational Change Change Management Manager 142

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In Dream Big and Win , author Liz Elting shares the lessons she learned ― both the successes and failures ― while building a billion-dollar company from scratch. She explains why you need not only passion and purpose to win big, but also: a willingness to take decisive action grit sweat equity determination positive attitude Elting’s fascinating story began with her entirely self-funded business launch that started in a dorm room.

Education 98

Education Diversity Implementation Marketing 98

Wendy Hirsch

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Key Points: Embedding organizational change successfully often requires the efforts of a dedicated implementation team. Relying on a single or leader, or the hope that “everyone” will simply play their part, is unrealistic for all but the smallest changes. The change implementation team should have a well-defined mandate focused solely on successfully executing a specific change.

Implementation 97

Implementation Government Organizational Change Project Management 97

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

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

You stumble into success when you practice being yourself. It happened to me when I stopped trying to impress people.

Leadership Development 122

Leadership Development 122

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In their new book, Move Fast and Fix Things, Frances Frei and Anne Morriss outline five strategies to help leaders tackle their hardest problems and quickly make change. The first step is to identify the real problem you need to solve. Often that’s not clear to everyone – because people have developed a number of effective ways to tolerate the problem instead of fix it.

Organizational Change 140

Organizational Change Change Management Organizational Development Manager 140

Michael Hyatt

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Where Did I Win? Listing your wins helps you begin from an abundance mindset. And it’s easy to lose track of just how much you’ve accomplished. So make a list. Review your calendar, journal, and planner (especially your Weekly Previews). What did you make happen in the last three months? What has that made possible? […] The post Finishing Strong: Gearing Up to End the Year appeared first on Full Focus.

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AIHR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Navigating the world of PTO policy? You’re not alone. Beyond offering employees a much-needed break, paid leave is closely associated with heightened productivity, morale, greater job satisfaction, and reduced turnover, all contributing to a healthier financial outlook for businesses, according to NCBI research. But with the different types of PTO, from traditional vacation and sick days to specialized leaves like floating holidays, how can HR professionals craft an effective PTO policy?

Inclusion 100

Inclusion Benchmarking Compliance Compensation 100

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.

Performance Management