As an empowered leader, you can focus on bringing out the best in people. You can promote engagement, flexibility and growth. You can coach, inspire and develop self-leadership in your teams, leaving your employees feeling trusted, supported, and able to take the initiative. The transition from being less directive and more empowering is not easy,…
Read MoreCreative activities are an excellent way to unwind, and a recent study confirms that participating in feel-good activities is vital for your mental health. The six top creative activities among the study participants are: Any of these activities can enhance your mood and improve your mental health; they are not just for fun. These activities…
Read MoreA small HR team has a lot of responsibilities, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, benefits and compliance. So, how can a small HR team better serve employees when it is limited in size? A small team must make intelligent moves and take a creative approach to scale things up. Here are a few…
Read MoreMany Americans have low-wage jobs, and society and employers often overlook them. Now, organizations are struggling to fill these underappreciated yet vital roles that affect the efficiency and functioning of many organizations. Recently, a recent report from the Harvard Business School suggests that employers do a better job of understanding why these roles are so…
Read MoreSelf-promotion is the activities, time and resources you devote to networking, promoting your work, and “getting your name out.” Professional and personal success often depends on persuading others to recognize your value. Self-promotion is essential when you apply for jobs, ask for promotions or vie for leadership positions. These days, you must develop your brand…
Read MoreYoung employees are a problematic audience when it comes to retirement benefit communication. They are also the most essential audience for HR to reach. To these workers, retirement is a long way off, and these team members have little extra in their paychecks to put toward retirement. HR teams must make a solid effort to…
Read MoreSmall talk is the brief, social conversations that happen at various points during the typical working day when people get together at work. It is not gossip, a complaint or even a rant. This chitchat is more meaningful than you might think. According to a study, it can contribute to employees’ positive emotions, promote well-being…
Read MoreWhen it comes to making improvements and developing professionally, a challenge to the status quo is essential. This disruptive thinking provides alternative ideas that challenge existing procedures so you can improve by developing new solutions. Challenging the status quo may also be needed to boost the efficiency of an otherwise functional process. Driving Innovation How…
Read MoreIn this time of artificial intelligence (AI) and technological advancements, the demand for technical skills is more significant than ever. However, you must pay attention to the soft skills essential in the workplace regardless of technological advances. Although AI performs tasks requiring sophisticated technical skills, it cannot replace the soft skills such as empathy, emotional…
Read MoreThere are reasons to consider college alternatives. Factors such as time investment, personal interests, and cost are all legitimate reasons. College is one of many ways to land a quality job. There are alternative ways to build a career. Here are alternatives to traditional colleges that might be an excellent fit for your career goals.…
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