Friendship at work is much more than having a buddy to lunch with. Workplace friendships improve morale, culture and business results. Leaders have good reason to build, encourage and foster friendships at work. And while it might seem that work…
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Most bosses want to give feedback that helps employees do better. Unfortunately, many give feedback that makes employees feel worse about themselves and their work. It can be so bad that employees feel the impact of feedback delivered badly for…
Don't you hate it when someone gets on cringeworthy topics at work - such as politics, religion or money? Most people want to walk away. Just a loud few want to discuss it. Problem is, most of us don't know…
If you’re going to use AI in HR, you want to get the most out of your searches and results. Nearly everyone in HR uses AI to do some part of their job, according to Atlas HXM’s report. So it’s…
A few recent court cases raise a question that almost nobody inside companies using AI hiring tools has asked before the filings arrived. Who was responsible for what the software was doing? In one case, Workday disclosed in court filings…
When it comes to recognition, the person who gives it is just as important as the message. Sure, it's important for the boss to recognize employees. But peer-to-peer recognition packs the most punch: Employee relationships matter most. What's Up in…
At a recent college graduation I attended, the student speaker coined a word I found intriguing: "persevacity". Persevacity, which combines the words "perseverance" and "tenacity," is required to cultivate bounce-back resilience. We all experience adversity, difficult days, and rocky times.…
Leadership experts -- not to mention optimists and English football fans -- think Ted Lasso has been a godsend. The charismatic, lovable character and empathetic leader will be back in our living rooms with fresh episodes next week. And while…
LinkedIn is a networking platform designed to connect business professionals, promote industry news and help candidates find job opportunities. However, many professionals don’t take full advantage of the platform’s capabilities. Using LinkedIn to its full potential will help you build meaningful…
Annual reviews are far more dreaded than revered. Yet, despite the bad rap, companies continue to schedule performance reviews once a year. Nearly a third of companies still do them, and another 18% check in biannually, according to research from…
Why be a good boss when you can become a great boss? There's no sense in settling for good. Why? Good is the enemy of great, according to author Jim Collins. More importantly, if you're already a good leader, you…
Inclusive language is a way of speaking that aims to keep conversations more general and welcoming to a wider audience. Using gender-neutral, gender-confirming or anti-ableist language enables speakers and audiences alike to expand their perspectives and include each other in…
The tug-of-war between HR leaders and their colleagues in Finance has historically been complex. HR often wants people investments and workforce development, while Finance favors cost-cutting measures. But that dynamic is shifting. More organizations are navigating AI adoption, manager burnout,…
The business world is not a fair playing field for everyone, despite all the progress made surrounding work relations in the past century. If you’ve overheard discussions about disadvantages professional women deal with at work, or you’ve experienced these issues…
Why does it feel so taboo to talk about death? It’s one of the only certainties in life, yet conversations about death, especially in the workplace, remain some of the hardest we’ll ever have. Maybe it’s because we don’t want…
You can expect an uptick in discrimination claims. Employees know more about discrimination and are more prepared than ever to file. And the EEOC is ready to respond and act on employees' behalf. Are you ready for this? What's Up…
