It’s a wonder work gets done these days. For many managers and their employees, the urge to respond quickly to every alert, multi-task, network and update status is hard to control. The result: Lots of shallow work – the mindless…
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When it comes to body language, there are two qualities people look for in a leader: warm (qualities like liability, caring and empathy) and authority (characteristics like power, status and credibility). (more…)
More than ever, disgruntled employees have been taking to TikTok, Twitter, and other social media sites to share videos and posts of their bad work experiences. Recently, massive organizations like Better.com, Starbucks, and Amazon have had viral incidents recorded or…
Unfortunately, obesity and diabetes go hand-in-hand for many people. A person who’s obese has a greater likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes, and it causes diabetes to worsen faster. Not to mention the fact that both conditions can lead to…
Is it time to reimagine workplace culture? Yes - and perhaps it's overdue. With turnover rates at all-time highs and employees jumping from one greener grass to the next, HR leaders might need to reimagine a lot: recruiting, retention, morale,…
Employees work in a disconnected workplace – even as they come back on-site. First, the pandemic sent them all home. Now, many people work fewer – or no – hours on-site. Plus, some teammates have left for other – or…
You'd think hiring remote employees would be no different than hiring people who work on-site. But the pandemic-fueled need and desire to beef up remote and hybrid work arrangements has created a different hiring environment. And nearly every organization faces…
Bad things happen that impact people and emotions at work. The last two years have more than proven that - and we often don't know what to say. It could be a professional issue – missed targets, failed promotions, layoffs. Or…
Let's face it -- hiring is a struggle for all employers right now. It's a job seeker's market, and competition for talent is tight. When offering better pay isn't an option, a lot of employers are wondering what they can…
While concerns over the pandemic remain, businesses are beginning to learn to live with COVID. They're asking employees to return to the office. In fact, the New York Times recently reported that real-estate firm CBRE data shows the tech industry…
Since the beginning of The Great Resignation in April 2021, nearly 33 million employees have quit their jobs, leaving businesses scrambling to attract, select, engage, and retain talent. Now, talent mobility may be the solution. In November alone, we saw…
Why are some people more productive than others? And is it possible to get the slackers to kick it up a notch or two? Business researchers recently looked at those kinds of questions and found there’s science (and a few…
Listening could be the most under-rated management skill … ever! Managers who listen well have a more positive impact on employees, avoiding discontent and turnover. Solid listeners give better instruction and direction, effectively leading teams to success. And they always…
Diversity and equity efforts are critical to company success. But they're practically useless if you don't have an inclusive workplace. In fact, diverse workplaces are more innovative and profitable, according to research from McKinsey. But a diverse group of employees…
Over the past year, there has been widespread coverage of labor shortages in industries such as healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing. Less publicized, but no less challenging, is a similar labor shortfall facing U.S. public sector agencies where, as of September…
Time to present in front of an actual group of people again. You sweating? Have knots in your stomach? Head throbbing? More than likely, something like that will happen at just the thought of presenting! Most people are NOT comfortable…
