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According to LinkedIn’s analysis of job titles, 5 of the 25 fastest-growing roles in the U.S. since 2018 belong to HR, with Diversity and Inclusion Manager earning the number 3 spot. The growth in DE&I professionals speaks to the recognition by business leaders of the need to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. In this post, we look at the state of DE&I initiatives and one company’s journey on this path.
Read MoreAre you a podcast junkie or perhaps a newcomer to the world of podcasting? Whatever your level of experience, this post has something for all HR professionals and leaders. We’ll explore the podcast industry's continuing popularity and growth which interestingly has been fueled by the pandemic in recent years. We’ll also review the best places to find podcasts of interest and offer some recommendations for top HR and leadership podcasts to catch in 2023.
Read MoreIf you are a hybrid or fully remote worker, this post will be of interest to you and your leaders. We explore the impact of working arrangements on career progression and consider five questions every worker who is not office-based might want to consider as well as four actions to take when it comes to your career goals.
Read MoreWhat is compassionate leadership and why does it matter today? One researcher found that job satisfaction is 86% higher for an employee who works for a wise and compassionate leader as compared to an employee who does not. You can translate this into higher retention, greater productivity, and stronger business performance/success.
Read MoreCheck out our recommended and best-selling leadership titles to take on your summer vacation. If you’re still stumped, we recommend a website offering many more options organized by leadership discipline. Happy summer reading!
Read MoreIn observance of mental health month, we report on recently published data on stress and mental health in the workplace. We share why organizational leaders need to pay attention to the alarming numbers, and what organizations might be doing to support their employees. Recommended reading and resources are included.
Read MoreEmotions color everything we do. What’s more, they can be highly contagious, affecting individual, team and organizational performance. We explore why it’s important to understand our emotions and to develop emotional intelligence for personal, team, and organizational success. Recommended reading and resources are included.
Read MoreAs organizations grapple with “return to the office” policies and plans, we take a look at how and why the pandemic has potentially forever changed the way we work. We explore the research on virtual leadership and how the skills of virtual leaders differ. Recommended reading, research references, and helpful resources are included.
Read MoreIt's become increasingly difficult for leaders to stay focused on implementing the organization’s strategic vision, and yet it's never been more important. We share our insights on why experts think so, and how leaders can overcome the strategy implementation failure odds. Recommended reading and references are included.
Read MoreWorkplace conflict is natural and arises for a variety of reasons including stress, heavy workloads, personality clashes, and egos, to name a few. As a leader, learn how to help your team productively manage disagreements by understanding the five alternative modes for handling conflict and how to use each effectively for greater team productivity and success.
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