Peter Winick

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Building Trust and Impact in a Rapidly Changing World How can an academic bridge the gap between rigorous research and actionable insights for executives? Stephanie Woerner, of MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research (CISR), offers a masterclass on this topic in our latest podcast episode. She reveals how her team tackles the tension between academias slower pace and businesss urgent demands by designing projects with rapid deliverables and executive-relevant outcomes.

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Digital Transformation Assets Operations Revenue 130

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Five ways leaders can correct for the bias that drives people to seek out those most similar to them.

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Diversity Inclusion 101

Alison Green

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion youd like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts.

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Manager 91

BetterUp

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Jump to section What are unwanted thoughts? How to control your mind Why is it important to control your mind? What are the benefits of controlling your mind?

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Benefits 88

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

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Stop worrying about things you cant do. Focus on action. Here are 5 innovative action prompts. Which one takes you where you want to go today? Choose an action item that makes a difference for others.

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Leadership Development 68

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Despite the fact that 98% of Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs, only 37% of professionals actually benefit from them.

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Benefits Employee Engagement Retention 104

BetterUp

DECEMBER 18, 2024

If youre searching for the difference between cognitive bias vs. unconscious bias, chances are you realize you may not be as immune to bias as you hoped.

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Michael McKinney

DECEMBER 16, 2024

S OCIAL philosopher Charles Handy died at 92 on December 13, 2024. He specialized in organizational behavior and management. From his books, The Hungry Spirit , The Age of Unreason , and 21 Letters on Life and Its Challenges are a selection of his wisdom. Growth does not have to mean more of the same. It can mean better rather than bigger. It can mean leaner or deeper, both of which might improve rather than expand the current position.

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Government Manager 71

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Four advantages that set us apart.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Personal goals make sense when they express and extend your experiences, values, aspirations, and talents. Ask, How can I express or extend my talents, before setting personal goals for 2025. Ask 5 questions. Don't miss the free download of the complete list of questions to ask before setting personal goals.

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Leadership Development 58

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.

Diversity

BetterUp

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Jump to section What is text therapy? How does it work? What is the average price of text therapy? What are the benefits of text therapy? What are the disadvantages of text therapy? Therapy vs coaching Is text therapy right for you?

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Benefits 63

Michael McKinney

DECEMBER 20, 2024

E MPOWERMENT has turned into a buzzword thats lost its meaning. We all know what being powerfulor, euphemistically, influentiallooks like. But to be empoweringhow clear is that? Worse than unclear, empowering is widely misunderstood. For forceful leaders, its seen as giving power away; giving power to your staff means giving up your power. Its easy for forceful leaders to feel that granting power to others takes away from their own power or that they are somehow rendered passive, as one forceful

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Staffing Energy Manager 68

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding how to navigate office politics is a leadership skill.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 19, 2024

With Expert Inputs from : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert In the competitive arena of global leadership, the way we recognize achievements can make all the difference between ordinary outcomes and extraordinary successes. Strategic recognition isn’t just about celebrating victories; it’s about leveraging acknowledgment to fuel innovation, strengthen alliances, and drive sustainable growth.

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Employee Engagement Inclusion Retention Benchmarking 78

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

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Everyone squanders their potential when opportunities scare them. Boldness looks uncertainty in the eye. Confidence tries stuff and starts over after failure. Courage runs toward opportunity when fear turns from obstacles. Boldness doesnt require confidence as much as it needs a partner. How leaders inspire boldness.

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Leadership Development 58

BetterUp

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Executive presence is crucial for success in any leadership role. The secret to cultivating it is knowing the characteristics and how to develop them.

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Manager 60

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A coaching conversation around setting goals for the organization and for yourself.

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Manager 98

AIHR

DECEMBER 19, 2024

A new hires first 90 days are crucial in determining whether they thrive or struggle at the company. Providing support and constructive feedback with 90-day reviews can motivate new employees to remain in their roles, minimizing turnover and its related costs. This article explores how the 90-day review process can support new hires’ success, empower managers to lead effectively and foster a high-performing, supportive culture that keeps top talent engaged.

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Onboarding Metrics Manager Retention 59

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

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Success is a product of brainless repetition. A good habit is something you repeatedly do. Eventually, you don't have to think about it. Bad habits are hard to break. Good habits are slow to make. Choose a small moment in your day to begin a useful habit.

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Leadership Development 60

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Julie Charlestein is the author of the book, How To Lead Your Family Business: Excelling Through Unexpected Crises, Choices, and Challenges. Charlestein is also the fourth-generation leader of an incredibly successful family-owned enterprise, and shes seen it all firsthand, including family drama in the workplace and the office politics that come with any corporation.

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Manager 59

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Three steps to get started.

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Operations Manager 95

Alison Green

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer asking how to tell her boss that his second-in-commands were making it impossible for her to do her job (#5 at the link)?

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Performance Management Compliance Manager 87

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

Refresh

DECEMBER 19, 2024

After a major weather event or emergency, the well-being and safety of your employees should be the top… The post Ensuring Employee Support After an Emergency first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Bad habits feel good at the beginning but grow heavy as time passes. The habit of overcommitting makes you feel important, but you end up hating life. Good habits return benefits slowly. Bad habits provide enjoyment quickly. The distraction pattern.

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Benefits Leadership Development 54

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2024

AI skills, setting boundaries, capturing value, and more — these eight conversations resonated most with our listeners this year.

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Manager 84

Get Lighthouse

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Its a big week next week. Are you ready? As the end of the year very rapidly approaches, this coming week represents the last real work week of the year for many of us. With Christmas and New Years coming on Wednesdays in the next few weeks, it means a major slowdown at most workplaces. It also means that this week is your last and best chance to get anything done that requires collaboration, or another company or decision maker to move.

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Performance Review Manager Compensation Scaling 52

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

Refresh

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Your resume is more than just a document; its a powerful tool that can unlock new opportunities. As… The post 7 Ways to Level Up Your Senior-Level Resume first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Recruitment 52

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Isn’t it fascinating how much workplaces have evolved over time? Just the other day, while sitting down with my dad over the dinner table, our conversation took a nostalgic turn to his working days. And what I heard completely blew my mind. Back then, the work scenario was different; it centred around going to the office, completing tasks, and returning home.

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Employee Engagement Inclusion Metrics Diversity 54

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Digital twins enable businesses to repeatedly simulate and optimize complex multivariable problems, cutting the learning costs that come with experimenting in the physical world. Once the exclusive province of big business, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can now use AI to advanced digital twins that enable them to repeatedly simulate and optimize complex multivariable problems.

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Implementation Operations Manager 88

Alison Green

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Earlier this week I was chatting with our intern, Rachel, and another coworker about the staff party the previous week. I had been sick and missed it, and intern Rachel, who is in college and under 21, said that I didn’t miss anything, just her getting a little drunk because they didn’t card her.

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Manager 85

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