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Navigating the Complex World of Veterans’ Benefits | Dr. Paul R Lawrence

Peter Winick

How One Book Is Bridging the Knowledge Gap for Veterans Nationwide Dr. Paul R. Lawrence, shares how his book “Veterans Benefits for You” was crafted to simplify complex benefits processes and empower veterans to claim what they deserve. Through personal interactions with millions of veterans, he gained insights that shaped his mission to make benefits accessible and impactful.

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Research: The Stigma Disabled People Face During Negotiations

Harvard Business Review

Even when disabled employees demonstrate the same skills and behaviors as their nondisabled peers, their performance is often rated lower — especially for women.

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How to Maximize Irritating Genius

Leadership Freak

Highly talented people think differently. They offend the status quo. Don’t tell irritating geniuses to tone it down. Encourage eagles to soar and lions to roar. You can’t be great and hold down irritating genius at the same time. Learn to maximize irritating genius. More.

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the Rolodex hoarder, the used tea bags, and other stories of territorial behavior at work

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week we discussed territorial behavior at work and here are 12 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The Rolodex I worked with a manager that kept customer information in a Rolodex to prevent any one else from making calls to them. And I mean a classic Rolodex, the big spinning thing that had index cards with hand written notes.

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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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10 Practical Tips On Making Friends With Someone

BetterUp

Discover 10 practical tips on making friends, including starting conversations, finding common ground, and building lasting connections.

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Generative AI Is Still Just a Prediction Machine

Harvard Business Review

If you fail to understand the fundamental nature of these tools, you’ll inevitably use them incorrectly.

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my job made me a shocking counteroffer, how to meet people at a new job, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My job made me a shocking counteroffer I just had a bizarre experience. I’m an IT analyst at a global org, and we’ve been going through a painful and poorly executed agile implementation for the past 14 months. I could write a book about all my complaints, but long story short: I got another job because agile is driving me nuts, the dysfunction here is bad for my

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4 Leadership Habits That Drive Away Top Performers

Lolly Daskal

Retaining top talent is crucial for any organization’s success. However, even the most skilled and dedicated employees can become disillusioned if their leaders exhibit certain detrimental habits. While many leaders focus on attracting top performers, it’s equally important to recognize the behaviors that can drive them away. Understanding these leadership pitfalls is essential for fostering a thriving workplace where top talent can excel and feel valued.

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Green Innovation Shows New Markets Don’t Have to Be Disruptive

Harvard Business Review

Contrary to popular belief, companies can create innovative solutions that address environmental challenges for society while delivering immediate economic benefits for themselves — it doesn’t have to be either or. Nondisruptive creation, an approach to innovation that is comfortably familiar without being fully familiar, could open up a profitable path for industries while you address environmental concerns, allowing you to achieve positive-sum outcomes for your company, your industry, and soci

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Best New Leadership Book Of 2024

Eric Jacobson

Each year, after reading dozens of leadership books I select my pick for “best new leadership book” of the year. For 2024, that book is, Be The Unicorn: Data-driven Habits That Separate The Best Leaders From The Rest , by William Vanderbloemen (founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group). Even though this book came out in late 2023, it is better than any other leadership book I read during 2024, so that is why I choose it.

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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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boss wants to dumb down my writing, telling a job-hunting relative he stinks, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My manager wants to dumb down my writing After a long stint in academia, I took a position with a state workforce agency two years ago. While I still teach adjunct at the university and maintain a “collegiate vocabulary,” I am far from inaccessible when it comes to communication and linguistic style choices.

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The Upside of Disruption

Michael McKinney

A S our recent history has shown us, disruption does not happen linearly. We can’t expect change to be an extension or an improvement on what we already know. As Terence Mauri puts it in The Upside of Disruption , we must rethink everything. “We can’t have resilient leadership without deliberate and sustained rethinking.” We become irrelevant, trapped in our past successes.

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Reframe the Value Proposition of Diversity

Harvard Business Review

The word diversity appears to trigger a wide variety of emotions from its equally wide array of definitions. And in our current moment of political polarization, it appears to be getting worse. What if we could frame a value proposition for diversity that emphasizes the return on investment for the organization, benefits every individual and team, and is rooted in science and backed by empirical research?

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4 Faulty Assumptions You Have about Giving Feedback

Thought Leaders LLC

Today’s post is by Anna Carroll, author of The Feedback Imperative: How to Give Everyday Feedback to Speed Up Your Team’s Success ( CLICK HERE to get your copy). If you are a manager, the chances are great that you dread giving honest feedback to your team members on a frequent basis. And yet it is at the top of the list of what employees today want and need from their leaders.

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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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my team member won’t stop talking about their Keto diet

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage an employee, Casey, who has developed a passion for a Keto, fasting, and all things carnivore lifestyle. It is great that they have found a lifestyle that they love, but they are a bit overly passionate and it is a little overwhelming in our office. What makes it difficult is that Casey will pull everyone into conversations about it, and makes lots of vocal statements when anyone brings anything they

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How To Build Lasting Customer Relationships Using The Triple Fit Strategy

Eric Jacobson

“It’s time for companies to rethink their growth logic and strategy,” according to Christoph Senn and Mehak Gandhi , authors of the new book, Triple Fit Strategy: How To Build Lasting Customer Relationships And Boost Growth. The authors affirm that there would be much more value if companies no longer operated in a transactional buyer-seller relationship, but instead as a singular team.

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601 | Why Enhance Leadership Through Asking Questions?

Chris LoCutro

In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show , we’re tackling one of the simplest yet most powerful leadership tools: asking great questions. You’ve probably been in meetings where opinions fly but solutions don’t. Today, we’re unpacking how asking thoughtful, intentional questions can sharpen communication, enhance decision-making, and build a culture of accountability.

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10 Gems from IdeaCast’s First 1,000 Episodes

Harvard Business Review

Conversations with a diverse group of cutting-edge thinkers to supercharge your career.

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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.

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a federal judge has blocked the new overtime rule

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule that would have expanded access to overtime pay to millions more salaried workers. And not only that — the court also struck down the increase that already took effect on July 1 of this year. The background: In the U.S., all workers are classified as exempt or non-exempt.

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Report: Nonprofit Sector Recovering, Open to Expand

Association Now Leadership

The BDO survey found that nonprofit leaders remain anxious amid economic and political uncertainty, but are making plans to move ahead regardless. The broader nonprofit sector has largely recovered from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey. That’s created opportunities for growth, though many leaders are still concerned about political and economic headwinds.

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How to Automatically Edit Your Company’s Policies Using SweetProcess AI

Sweet Process

Last Updated on November 19, 2024 by Owen McGab Enaohwo Start your free 14-day trial of SweetProcess No credit card needed. Cancel anytime. Click Here To Try it for Free. If you care about having policies to guide your day-to-day activities, you will sometimes see your policy documents going out of date. Outdated policies will […] The post How to Automatically Edit Your Company’s Policies Using SweetProcess AI appeared first on SweetProcess.

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Must-Know Management Roles for Aspiring Leaders

Refresh

Whether you’re searching for your first leadership role or have goals to climb the career ladder, there are… The post Must-Know Management Roles for Aspiring Leaders first appeared on The Express Blog.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

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.

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I saw colleagues’ private messages mocking my weight

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently hosted a Zoom call for my work team. At the end of the call, I was sent the transcript for the meeting’s group chat, as it contained important notes. I was also accidentally sent the transcript for a private chat between my coworkers “Lisa” and “Natalie.

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How to Make Room for Your Muse

Scott Elbin

Have you noticed how hard it can be to stay curious, creative, and innovative? I’ve noticed that in my own work and the leaders I work with certainly notice it in theirs. They often express concern about a perceived lack of curiosity, creativity, and innovation in their teams. When those characteristics aren’t in play, stagnation results. You, your team, and your organization end up doing the same old, same old.

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18 Key HR Skills for Resume Success [+ Examples]

AIHR

Roles in HR tend to involve a wide range of responsibilities, making it tricky to decide what to highlight on your resume. How can you capture the balance between technical knowledge and the soft skills that come with your domain to show you’re a well-rounded professional? Let’s dive into the essential HR skills to highlight for a standout resume. Contents How to present your HR skills on a resume Technical skills for HR resume Soft skills for HR resume Essential HR skills for different roles Ho

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7 Toxic Behaviors We Don’t Want To See In People In Leadership Roles

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I have observed and encountered toxic behaviors in many people who are leaders. What some leaders misunderstand is that leadership is not about exerting control or authority; it’s about guiding, inspiring, and elevating others to achieve collective goals. When leaders engage in toxic behaviors, they undermine trust, erode team morale, and stifle organizational success.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

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.

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job application is fixated on high school academic performance

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: What do you make of employers asking job applicants about their high school performance? Besides the fact that I barely remember SAT or other score results from high school or college, is this even a real way to see how someone would perform at work? It feels infantalizing and not the best way to get a sense of someone is “smart” or whatever they’re looking for.

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How to Fully Disconnect From Work on Vacation

Refresh

As the end of the year nears, many people take time off from work to visit family for… The post How to Fully Disconnect From Work on Vacation first appeared on The Express Blog.

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30 Performance Review Examples & Phrases To Use (+ 15 Phrases To Avoid)

AIHR

Constructive performance reviews can help professionals at all levels perform at their best. Under 20% of employees feel inspired by their performance reviews, while 60% of companies with effective performance management systems outperform their peers. This implies performance reviews significantly impact employee experience and business outcomes. This article discusses how to write a performance review, and offers 15 examples to guide you in helping your organization establish an effective perf

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Working While Parenting a Teen: Not What I Expected

Harvard Business Review

Amy G thought the demands would ease up. Instead, they’ve just changed.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

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.