Sat.Mar 29, 2025 - Fri.Apr 04, 2025

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The Accountability Myth

Leadership Freak

Successful leaders believe in accountability. When I say, Leaders hold people accountable, who comes to mind? Employees, right? Authority without accountability is abuse. Authentic leaders think of themselves, as well as others, when they think of accountability.

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potential employer wants me to disclose any medical conditions, including migraines, depression, eczema, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently interviewed for an admin role, essentially front reception, for a private hospital. The job is entirely non-clinical. After the interview, the hiring manager emailed me to say that they would like to progress my application to the next stage. In the email they included a link for me to complete some pre-employment checks.

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Employee Skills Assessment: How To Properly Measure Employee Competencies

AIHR

An employee skills assessment is more than just a performance review. It’s a powerful strategy for helping companies with their skills gap analysis , develop their workforce, and future-proof their talent. This article discusses what an employee skills assessment entails, HRs role in it, and how to conduct and evaluate fair, efficient, and accurate employee skills assessments.

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How to Find the Root Causes of Your Problems

Thought Leaders LLC

Understanding the real cause of your problem and considering the consequences of potential solutions can help you make better decisions. The final thing you should think about as you’re trying to define your problem is causality. I’ve mentioned thinking about causes and consequences. That applies to thinking through how you’re going to define the problem in the first place.

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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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Stop Outsourcing Your Emotions

Leadership Freak

Emotions energize action. They drive conversations, fuel decisions, and shape the future. But emotional energy is hard to manage. Its easier to blame than to reflect. No emotion moves faster or hits harder than anger. Anger energizes immediate action. Used recklessly, anger burns opportunity. Frustration means you care.

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the head of the nonprofit I volunteer for doesn’t know what a budget is

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve been doing some remote volunteer grant writing as part of a long-term plan to break out of my current job family (also nonprofit-centric). The nonprofit Im currently working with is only a few years old, in another state, and very small, with no paid staff.

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Why That “Follow-Back” on Social Media Is Not Guaranteed

Kellogg Insight

Regardless of their political ideology, people are less likely to follow back users from certain racial groups.

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Uncovering The Hidden World of Motivation

Leadership Freak

You dont know peoples motivation. You're not a mind reader. Sometimes you dont understand your own inner drives. Motivations are invisible. People do what they do for unseen reasons. Sometimes people actively hide their motivations. Its dangerous to imagine you understand peoples inner drives. You can work at it.

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I saw my employee’s X-rated chat

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Today, during a screensharing session with my new employee, Barb, I saw something inappropriate on her screen and did not speak up. I was so dumbfounded that I just quickly wrapped up our call. Im almost sure I saw her chat session with a coworker with explicit reference to private body parts.

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The New Rules of Talent Retention with Global Talent Advisor Steve Cadigan

SME Strategy

The New Rules of Talent Retention with Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's First CHRO, Global Talent Advisor and Author of Workquake.

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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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How First-Time Managers Can Make the Successful Jump to Leadership

Kellogg Insight

A former Fortune 500 CEO offers advice on arguably the most difficult career transition in business.

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Don’t Listen to Every Voice

Leadership Freak

All Voices Arent Equal Dont listen to everyone. Some voices arent relevant. Some people have 10 opinions before breakfast. Some voices are worth your time. Some arent. Wise leaders listen broadly, but selectively. Here's how to evaluate someone's voice.

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8 Resume Tips for College Grads with No Work Experience 

Refresh

Entering the job market as a fresh college graduate can be intimidating, especially without work experience. However, with… The post 8 Resume Tips for College Grads with No Work Experience first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Will Tariffs Drive Domestic Innovation?

Harvard Business Review

In theory, tariffs could give U.S. companies an opportunity to scale—but many are too far behind foreign competitors to gain an advantage.

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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 Ripple Effect of an Uneven Credit Market

Kellogg Insight

From freelancers to independent contractors, people who rely on temporary work are less likely to get loans and achieve life milestones.

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The Surprising Power of 10 Weaknesses

Leadership Freak

Weaknesses are tools, not flaws. Self-aware leaders use their sharp edges to shape a better future. For example, impatience when paired with emotional intelligence fuels progress. Channel weaknesses toward useful ends. Successful leaders understand the power of weakness. Here's how.

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Boost Your Career with Volunteering

Refresh

When youre in the market for a new role, actively volunteering or adding volunteer experience to your resume… The post Boost Your Career with Volunteering first appeared on The Express Blog.

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A Guide to Building a Unified Culture After a Merger or Acquisition

Harvard Business Review

Don’t forget: the employees are a huge part of what made the company attractive in the first place.

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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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The Hidden Cost of Successful Experiments

Kellogg Insight

As companies innovate, the resulting complexity makes further growth more challenging.

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2025 Compilation

Michael McKinney

Here is a selection of Posts from March 2025 that you will want to check out: Are you trapped in a singular story? by @workwithpassion - Alaina Love VIDEO from @artpetty: Leadership Caffeine 60-second leadership tips: frame your day for success How Really Good People Can Be Really Ineffective by @stopyourdrama - Marlene Chism 11 Ways to Build Trust by @JonGordon11 Cultural Monoxide via @LeadershipMain VIDEO from @artpetty: Leadership Caffeine 60-second tips: raise your questions-to-comments ra

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Mastering the Art of Influence: Building Connections and Impact at Work 

Refresh

Influence is a powerful tool in the workplace, but it’s not about wielding authority or demanding attention. True… The post Mastering the Art of Influence: Building Connections and Impact at Work first appeared on The Express Blog.

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How to Prepare for a Meeting Where Emotions Will Run High

Harvard Business Review

Volatile situations can be tricky even for seasoned leaders.

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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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How America’s News Diet Went from Local to National

Kellogg Insight

While many view the internet as the death knell of local print journalism, the unraveling started decades earlierwith the rise of television.

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Why Buy-In Is the Most Overlooked Factor in Business Growth

Michael McKinney

M OST business leaders assume that if they roll out the right strategy, success will follow. But the truth is, even the best strategy will fail without full buy-in from your team. Lack of buy-in is the silent killer of growth. Its why so many marketing initiatives fall flat, why sales teams resist new processes, and why companies struggle to implement real change.

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You’re Not a Visionary, You’re a Dinosaur—How to Stop Blocking the Future

Lolly Daskal

You think your experience makes you a visionary, but if youre clinging to the past, youre just slowing everyone down. Sticking to what worked yesterday doesnt show wisdomit shows resistance. The best leaders dont protect old ways of doing things; they evolve, adapt, and shape what comes next. A McKinsey study found that companies led by forward-thinking executives are 2.8 times more likely to outperform their competitors.

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What DeepSeek Can Teach Us About Resourcefulness

Harvard Business Review

Four ways companies can creatively leverage knowledge, expertise, and capabilities—even without owning them.

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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.

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How to Plan for Your Association’s Digital Transformation

Association Now Leadership

Is your association planning to adopt new technology or software? If so, you are planning your organizations digital transformation. Your digital transformation will look different from those of other associations and member-based organizations. However, the core theory is the same: A digital transformation occurs when you switch your technology and adopt digital processes.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2025

Michael McKinney

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2025 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. The Psychology of Leadership : Timeless principles to perfect your leadership of individuals, teams and yourself! by Sbastien Page The Psychology of Leadership offers a fresh take on leadership through the lens of groundbreaking research in positive, sports, and personality psychology.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Reward Systems for Employees: Types, Benefits, and Challenges

Vantage Circle

Keeping employees happy and motivated is no easy task. While good salaries and job perks matter, they're not always enough. Employees want to feel valued for the work they do. That's where reward systems come in. Employee reward systems are a great way to recognize hard work, boost morale, and encourage employees to perform their best. But here's something that no one tells - Not all reward systems work the same for every business.

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Research: Hiring a Superstar Can Backfire

Harvard Business Review

Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership, for global leaders from the world's best business and management experts.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

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.