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Managing People at Work

5 ways to encourage your team to pitch ideas

Smart managers know that everyone thinks differently and that drawing on these unique perspectives enriches creativity, innovation and problem-solving in the workplace. Getting individuals to share their thoughts, however, can prove difficult. Try these five strategies.

When change backfires: Why employees aren’t buying in

Most employees accept that workplace change is part of doing business—but many no longer believe it’s worth the effort. A new report underscores a growing gap between how organizations design change and how employees experience it.

Keeping calm when your team is in crisis mode

Staying calm is a must for generating options and evaluating potential pros and cons. It’s especially essential for leaders because others take their cues from them. It’s difficult for employees to remain level-headed when they witness their manager freaking out.

How to build a team culture that truly supports taking time off

Nearly one in four U.S. employees failed to take a single vacation day in the past year. Many others took fewer than five days, despite having paid time off available. Managers may see this as a sign of dedication, but it’s often a red flag for burnout—and the costs of that can linger far longer tha

CEO turnover hits record highs, yet women lose ground in leadership ranks

Corporate boardrooms are in flux again—but the makeup of who’s stepping in to lead is changing.

8 ways to keep employees motivated during slow periods

Many businesses experience times of lower activity during the year, often due to seasonal influences. While employees may relish the lighter load, they can also get antsy or bored. Plus, many managers dislike the thought of workers sitting around on the company’s dime. How can your team make good us

Consider these work rules employees wish were ‘law’

Every workplace has its unspoken “rules”—the ones employees whisper to each other but never see in writing. A recent post from scale-up strategist Jen Blandos, who often shares insights on leadership and workplace culture, turned those quiet frustrations into a “whiteboard of work rules that should

How to spot and develop high-potential employees

In a market where skilled workers are still hard to find, investing in high-potential employees is a smart retention strategy. Their presence makes your organization stronger right now and grows your talent pipeline for future roles.

Why the best managers set clear boundaries

As a manager, you want staff members to come to you with questions, ideas and concerns. But leaders who equate approachability with “tell me anything, anytime, anywhere” risk ending up unproductive and burned out.

Engagement drops when leaders run on empty

Nearly half of managers say they’d give up their title if it meant feeling engaged again. Burnout is rampant: A third of leaders feel exhausted several times a week, and 22% report feeling emotionally disconnected from their teams.