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Managing People at Work

Steal this idea: Use a diversity calendar to work toward fostering an inclusive workplace

The workforce in America is becoming more diverse, as 48% of Gen Z are racial or ethnic minorities, and millennials are 19% more diverse than baby boomers. With this environment comes the need to foster inclusivity to ensure all your employees feel represented, respected and free to express their tr

Teach these 5 business etiquette musts to your team

Forty-five percent of participants in a recent ResumeBuilder.com survey of more than 1,500 business leaders said their company currently offers etiquette training. An additional 20 percent said their company plans to offer etiquette training in the future. What topics might be beneficial to cover? H

Coaching essentials: Ask good questions and initiate candid conversations

Managers walk the fine line of leading by example while tending to the well-being of their teams. Even though you are immersed in work, you must remain relatable. Coaching works in much the same way. It is the art of candidly laying out the facts of the matter—including naming the mistakes made by t

Master these 4 crucial skills for people management

No manager is perfect, but it’s possible to improve and focus on the skills and behaviors needed for successful people management. SHL, a science and technology company focused on people analytics, released the white paper “The New Era of People Management,” which breaks down the core skills people

How to interpret 5 common body language cues at work

Even with the prevalence of remote/hybrid work in recent years, understanding nonverbal cues is still a necessary skill for managers.

A user manual for every employee? Imagine the insights they would give managers

When people buy an automobile or an appliance for their house, they typically receive a user manual. Owners can turn to this document to understand the product’s capabilities, learn about care best practices and receive advice on how to troubleshoot a suspected problem. Wouldn’t it be great if emplo

How managers can help employees achieve work-life integration

Instead of ensuring your professional and personal lives stay the same, as a work-life balance dictates, work-life integration seeks to blend the two as seamlessly as possible. Employees won’t have to worry about their work bleeding into their personal time, and vice versa, as the two will coexist.

Keep it Legal: Beware stereotyping ambition

While we may all like to think we don’t stereotype based on sex, race, nationality or any other protected class, the truth is that we may. And the number of lawsuits alleging that employers made hiring and promotion decisions based on stereotyping should serve as a warning to self-audit for doing ju

When and how to show ‘loud quitters’ the door

The temptation may be for managers to try to push loud quitters out as fast as possible, but that can cause legal problems, like retaliation for engaging in NLRA concerted activity by loudly complaining about working conditions. There’s a better approach.

How to manage remote workers effectively

According to a recent Littler Mendelson survey, 13% of employers allow full-time remote work, and another 71% allow a hybrid schedule. Managing those remote workers may be challenging, especially if you are a manager also working remotely. But it can be done effectively. Here are some practical tips