What to do if your team sees you as the ‘bad guy’
It’s human nature to want others to like us. But when you’re a manager, popularity can’t top your list of concerns.
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Turning development into retention: Workforce growth strategies for managers
September’s designation as Workforce Development Month reminds us that people are a company’s most valuable investment. For managers, this month offers a chance to put intentional focus on developing people in practical, measurable ways.
Utilizing AI tools without sacrificing credibility
The rise of tools like ChatGPT has made it easier than ever to draft reports, emails and even job postings in minutes. But speed doesn’t always translate to quality.
From mis-hire to next steps: 5 practical fixes for managers
Despite their best efforts to bring on new hires who will contribute to the organization’s success, companies sometimes discover they made a bad choice. In fact, CareerBuilder reports that roughly three-fourths of small business employers say they’ve hired the wrong person for a position. In such a
Shift from a ‘busy’ team to a productive one
If you’re a manager who equates busyness with productivity, you might want to rethink this mindset. No leader wants to see employees routinely sitting around doing nothing or absorbed in their phones. However, demanding constant action doesn’t automatically lead to desired results.
How to make interviews consistent, compliant and effective
Hiring conversations shape more than candidate impressions—they can determine your organization’s legal exposure. A single offhand question about family, religion or past salary history can shift an otherwise strong process into risky territory.
5 ways to build interviewing confidence
Studies show that only about 30% of employees like interviewing candidates. Though we can’t make everyone love interviewing, here are five ways to help your employees develop confidence when you bring them into the interview process.
Handling disputes across and up the ladder
Tension with peers or senior leaders is inevitable when decisions carry high stakes. Left unmanaged, conflict slows work and drives talent away.
Are you ready to lead into the future?
The question “Are you ready to lead in the future?” is one every leader must ask—and every organization must consider—as they develop their leaders. Here are the five biggest shifts leaders must acknowledge—because each comes with new demands placed on us.
How to broach career conversations with ease
Want to increase engagement, loyalty and retention among your employees? Express genuine interest in their career goals. It shows you’re invested in them beyond their current to-do list and care about their aspirations.