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Create an ideal culture with 5 essential leadership skills

Nowadays, the difference between a thriving organization and a failing one often comes down to one critical factor: culture. In their recent book, Why Managers Fail and Leaders Prevail, John and Katie McCann analyze why cultures are crucial to organizational success.

Surviving the 2024 election with your workplace intact

At the recent SHRM Conference, workplace behavior expert Dr. Dennis Davis of Ogletree Deakins and nationally recognized employment lawyer Joe Beachboard of Beachboard Consulting discussed critical issues associated with employee expression from legal and psychological standpoints. They also offered

8 strategies for lowering employee anxiety

Managers may not be able to do much about inflation, climate change, school shootings and the plethora of other issues that add to the anxiety of modern life. They can, however, reduce workplace stressors under their control. Support employee well-being with these actions.

Empower employees to navigate conflict

Conflict is inevitable because people naturally have different perspectives and opinions. Conflict also arises from misunderstandings, various personality types or competition for resources. “Conflict can be constructive. It can yield positive outcomes for the business and strengthen relationships w

6 ways to ‘transform’ your leadership style

The ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing situations is vital for organizations to succeed. Leadership today is about managing change and building a more positive corporate culture with a high-performing workforce. That’s where transformational leadership comes in.

Discover your next virtual team-bonding experience

Remote work has steadily become more of a norm than an exception in recent years. As a manager, fostering a cohesive and engaged virtual team is essential for maintaining productivity and morale. Leveraging the right tools and apps can make all the difference in creating a connected and collaborativ

Losing control: Making a successful transition to manager

Transitioning successfully from an individual contributor to a people-manager role is no easy feat. After all, what made you successful as an individual contributor can potentially hold you back in terms of your leadership success. Why? One simple word: Control.

5 questions to ask before posting your next job ad

With unemployment rates remaining low, job seekers freely dismiss poorly written, uninspiring job postings in favor of better-sounding opportunities. Compelling copy tells readers what they need to know while helping them envision being a part of your staff. How does your ad stack up? Before posting

Take these steps to ease the burn of high temperatures

Last month marked the 13th consecutive monthly heat record, making this the longest streak of record-shattering hot months in the U.S. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, heat is responsible for the highest rate of weather-related deaths. In the workplace, 436 workers died due to heat

Require bosses to contact HR before telling employee to participate in EAP

Employee assistance program referrals can help workers deal with small mental- or behavioral-health problems—for example, showing up for work hungover—before they balloon into mental- and behavioral-health crises, such as developing alcoholism. Bosses are often the ones who talk to troubled subordin