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Microlearning: A powerful tool for developing your team

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, continuous skills development is no longer optional—it’s essential for survival and success. As a manager, part of your job is fostering this growth and change, but traditional training methods may not always yield the desired results. Enter microlearn

3 change management best practices to follow

Change usually triggers a sigh or an inward groan rather than excitement, as it requires effort to learn a new system or process. Using a change management model allows you to anticipate resistance from employees so you can create a plan that fosters more than a successful implementation—team buy-in

Why managers must pay attention to essential functions in job postings

Job candidates rely on a list of essential functions to better comprehend what a role entails. This upfront information helps them determine if their abilities and interests align with employer expectations for the given position. The list also benefits employers, as a manager can point to it if a w

How to counsel employees who have personal problems

FMLA, ADA and attendance: Consider health problems before firing for failing to call off

Ordinarily, employers can require employees to notify their boss if they anticipate having to miss work. But there’s an exception for those times when the employee simply can’t make that call because of their disability or serious health condition. Always double-check and consider the circumstances

Are RTO mandates just layoffs in disguise?

More than a third of managers and senior leaders believe their organizations laid off workers because return-to-office mandates failed to make more employees quit, according to a new survey by Bamboo HR. They’re probably right.

Let’s talk politics (or not): Regulating political expression at work

The run-up to a national or local election can spark heated debate around the watercooler. That can cause distractions, disputes—and, in some cases, lawsuits. You have the legal right to control employees’ activities on the job. That includes putting a stop to political activism or political solicit

Like a boss: Mastering the employee lifecycle

From the moment a potential employee hears about your company until long after they’ve moved on, you’re paving their path. As a manager, understanding and optimizing the employee lifecycle is crucial for your team’s success.

Preparing star performers for management roles

Chances are you employ at least one, if not more, star performers who you think are excellent candidates for promotion to manager. They excel at leading one to two projects at a time, are organized and act as role models. However, their accomplishments as individual contributors do not automatically

Strategies to silence negative talk

Workers encountering negative colleagues may cut the conversation short or use avoidance tactics to duck away from engagement. Managers, however, do not possess such luxuries. Leaders who fail to act against negative talk jeopardize the well-being of the entire workplace.