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How to Talk with Anxious People

Leadership Freak

COVID-19 is a global pandemic according to Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the General-Director of the World Health Organization. (3/11/2020) How to talk with anxious people: #1.

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The Optimal HR to Employee Ratio

AIHR

The HR to employee ratio is a useful tool for assessing the optimum capacity of HR in an organization. In this article, we will look at what the HR to employee ratio is, list factors that will influence this ratio, and give a benchmark of the HR to staff ratio. Contents What is the HR to employee ratio? HR to employee ratio best practice Optimal HR to employee ratio benchmark.

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4 Tips For Transitioning Your Teams To Remote Work

15Five

There are many reasons to shift to a remote team. For some employers it’s a way of life; they’ve found that providing a remote option gives them the flexibility to hire and retain the best people without limiting themselves to a geographical area. For others, the decision to offer a distributed work option is a response to a temporary situation—today that’s a health scare, but it could be something as common as a power outage. .

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Your organization is becoming Agile. Don’t forget about the culture!

Management30 Agile and Lean Principles

by Management 3.0 Facilitator Limor Halfon This week I spoke about Management 3.0 to the Agile community in Israel. It is amazing how this great community was anxious to deepen their Agile experience. What was even more amazing was the evolution of the understanding of management’s role in an Agile implementation. And it was clearly. The post Your organization is becoming Agile.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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6 Reasons Egotistical Leaders are Exhausted

Leadership Freak

Egotistical leadership is exhausting. But there’s a reservoir of energy for leaders who practice humility. Humility is expansive and vibrant. Ego is restrictive and grim. 6 reasons egotistical leaders are exhausted: #1.

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How to plan for Coronavirus: A Case Study

AIHR

How can you plan for the Coronavirus affecting your business and its workforce? Airlines, holiday companies, and hoteliers are facing major challenges. As March unfolds, international travel has dropped dramatically. On 10 th March, news channels announced a travel ban across the whole of Italy. At Schiphol airport, Amsterdam, there were no queues for parking and the security lines were empty.

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Maura Nevel Thomas | Why Attention Management Is Critical To Productivity

Tanveer Nasser

It's become a reality of today's workplace that many of us feel swamped with demands on both our time and attention. But is the problem less a question of how we manage our time and more about how to better manage what we pay attention to? That's the idea I'll be exploring further with international speaker and trainer Maura Nevel Thomas in this episode of “Leadership Biz Cafe”.

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Secrets of Emotional Contagion

Leadership Freak

Emotion is contagious. Stressed leaders have stressed teams. Angry leaders are surrounded by anxiety. You care about the way work feels because: Motivation is a feeling. Momentum is a feeling.

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5 Tech Tools That Are Changing The World of Remote Work

15Five

Some organizations think even a temporary shift to remote work can be scary. Many leaders fear that employees will have difficulty staying focused on their daily duties, and the relationship between managers and employees can suffer. The reality is a remote team can have a ton of benefits if managed well. The transition to managing remote employees can be made easier with advances in technology and a belief that your employees will be just as productive, and maybe even more so when you give them

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The Top 5 Articles for Those New to Remote Work

Liquid Planner Collaboration

In response to the ever-growing threat of COVID-19, many companies around the globe are asking employees to transition from full-time in-office to full-time remote. And while not every person’s job function is able to accommodate the switch, those in roles that can have largely (and rapidly) adopted this practice as their new normal. At first glance, being remote for an extended period of time sounds great — you can get your laundry done while you work, get more one-on-one time with your p

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Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Jeremy York

Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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5 Winning Tips to Retain Millennials

Vantage Circle

Let me ask you a question. If there was a generation war happening in the workplace, which generation do you see having the best chance for the win? If you ask me, I’d go with Millennials. They’re becoming the largest age group in the global workforce, gradually replacing previous generations on positions of all kinds. But the quantity isn’t the main reason why they should be winners.

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How to End Meetings Like a Pro

Leadership Freak

Please cancel the meeting if you aren’t prepared. 4 meeting commitments: Respect time. Strengthen connection. Maximize talent. Do stuff. (Do things that are best done with others.

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Growing great upcoming ScrumMasters

Agile42

At the end of January, I ran a Certified ScrumMaster class for students at the IT University of Copenhagen. My colleagues in Finland have been in touch for a couple of years with Maria Paasivara , working as an adjunct professor at Aalto University in Helsinki and researcher in multiple subjects including globally distributed software development, distributed agile development and software project management.

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The Servant Leadership Online Summit

Kevin Eikenberry

Whether you are a fan and believer of servant leadership or have heard the phrase and would like to learn more, I have a tremendous opportunity for you. Imagine having the chance to learn from some of the greatest luminaries of leadership thinking, CEOs of top companies, and more, all for free from the comfort […]. The post The Servant Leadership Online Summit appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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6 Major Factors Affecting The Quality Of Work Life

Vantage Circle

While the phrase Quality Of Work-Life is undoubtedly new for many, but it's impact on today's employee-centric world can't be overlooked. Quality of work-life or QWL can be defined as the total quality of an employee's work-life at an organization. Not only QWE is tied to happier employees but also better business results. When the quality of work-life is stable, productivity is bound to increase.

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15 Reasons Positive Leaders Seem Negative

Leadership Freak

Negative leaders look in the mirror and see someone who cares. There are “good” reasons for negativity. You’re negative because… Some babies come out smiling and some come like Eeyore.

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Upcoming webinar: Leadership Behaviors

Agile42

In your organization, are you looking to attract the ‘natural born leaders’ to get the right results? Or are you ready to grow leadership capability from within your organization? The ORGANIC Leadership framework describes six distinct leadership behaviors and how they relate to personal attitudes, situational awareness, organizational culture, and emotional intelligence capabilities.

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Stuff The Internet Says On Scalability For March 13th, 2020

High Scalability

p>Hey, it's HighScalability time! The top 10,000 most spoken words in English represented by a point in hundreds of dimensions where the distance and direction between points encodes the relationship between words. ( roadmaps ). Do you like this sort of Stuff? Without your support on Patreon this kind of Stuff can't happen. You are that important to the fate of the intelligent world.

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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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The Power of Trust – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

I could simply tell you that trust is powerful and as a leader, you would likely very quickly agree with that statement. But to make my point even stronger, I am going to give three very specific reasons WHY trust is so powerful. Tweet it out: Trust is an accelerant to success and a lubricant […]. The post The Power of Trust – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Research Reveals 3 Practices of Elite Execution

Leadership Freak

NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY!! 20 copies available!!

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How to Select the Right Employee Rewards Program for your Organization?

Vantage Circle

Workplaces are going through a dynamic transformation. And with the changing scenario, HR functions are evolving massively. It is pivotal to create a more employee-centric work environment. One where the needs of the employees take the center stage. We cannot talk about building employee engagement without having an effective Rewards and Recognition program in place. 26% of employees ranked recognition for their work in their top three factors for staying with their current employer. 17% of empl

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Our “Guide to Managing Remote Teams” is now free

Know Your Team

We’re giving away our “ Guide to Managing Remote Teams ” for free – it’s 60+ pages of best practices for managing remote teams, based on data from 297 remote managers and employees. Sheesh, it’s been quite the week, hasn’t it? I’ve gotten numerous questions about managing remote teams, as more folks are transitioning to work from home for the first time.

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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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Planning Overcomes Panic: How to Prepare for More People Working from Home Due to the Coronavirus

Kevin Eikenberry

Coronavirus. The word strikes fear when we are ill-informed or thinking about preparation. But once we begin thinking through the organizational implications of our coronavirus planning, we will begin to settle down, build and work that plan. Here are some suggestions for leaders on where to start. Where to Start Your coronavirus planning has three […].

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Leader in Supply Chain Managed Services | Accenture

Accenture: OrgDev

Accenture recognized as a leader in supply chain management BPO services by Everest Group in 2020.

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10 Actions that can Destroy Your Team’s Motivation

Vantage Circle

Managing a team is not the easiest task when it comes to business management. After all, there are usually quite a few people that you have to look after and ensure that everything is working properly and everyone is doing their respective job. If you want everything to go well, you will want to avoid these ten ways to destroy your team’s motivation. 1.

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How To Think Outside The Box

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here is a tip for how to think outside the box. Thanks to Michael Kallet , author of, Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills. To think outside the box, you have to acknowledge that the box is bound by your premise. You therefore have to push the box's sides and premise components to think outside of that.

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.

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Top 8 Lessons in Giving Feedback from AMA with Anna Carroll, author, feedback coach, and speaker

Know Your Team

As author, feedback coach, and speaker, Anna shared her expertise and lessons in giving feedback in our leadership community, The Watercooler. Every month, we invite one of the 1,000+ managers who are a part of our leadership community in Know Your Team , The Watercooler , from all over the world to participate in an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session.

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Top Learning and Development Mistakes to Avoid

LSA Global

Learning and Development Mistakes. Corporate Learning and Development has come a long way but still has far to go. We’ve learned that there is such a thing as the “forgetting curve” that tells us that if new information isn’t applied, 75% of it will be forgotten in only six days. And despite spending almost $360 billion (yes, with a “b”) globally on corporate training, most learning and development functions struggle to change on-the-job behavior and performance.

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Communicating Through the Coronavirus Crisis

Harvard Business Review

Identify your key constituents and tailor your message appropriately.

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Seven Smart Things To Do To Succeed In The Future

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here are the seven smart things you need to do to succeed in the future , according to leadership expert. John Baldoni, in his book, Lead With Purpose : Make purpose a central focus. Instill purpose in others. Make employees comfortable with ambiguity. Turn good intentions into great results. Make it safe to fail (as well as prevail). Develop the next generation.

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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.