Here is some of the management advice Managing People at Work editorial director Tara Taffera heard at the Society of Human Resource Management Annual Conference and Expo that you may want to consider.

Being a workaholic may not be as admirable or productive as you think. Today presents an ideal opportunity to reflect on work habits and ensure that neither you nor your team is falling into the trap of overworking.

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine highlights how serious long COVID is and likely will continue to be, possibly for decades. The report says this affects about 8.9 million adults in the United States, encompassing more than 200 symptoms that involve just

By nature of the job, managers frequently spend time exploring issues in-depth and anticipating outcomes. Thorough research and thoughtful analysis provide the basis for making educated decisions in the company’s best interests. When pondering turns to overthinking, though, managers set themselves u

Are your workers starting to feel more positive and less stressed? According to Gallup’s 2024 Global Emotions Report, the answer is yes. In 2023, global emotional health improved, with negative emotions decreasing for the first time in 10 years and positive emotions returning to pre-pandemic highs.

Self-awareness is the cornerstone of building emotional intelligence. Emotional ownership is a way to care for yourself and notice what’s happening in your mind and body to remain healthy. There are additional techniques that you can use to build self-awareness over time. With these techniques, you

As the summer sun beats down, savvy managers are already casting their eyes towards the cooler months ahead. While your team may be dreaming of beach days, you have a golden opportunity to lay the groundwork for a successful second half of the year. We’ve compiled seven ways to leverage the summer l

Knowing if you’re perceived as abrasive begins with self-awareness. Start by asking yourself these four questions.

Organizations looking to boost employee engagement and derive the associated benefits of doing so often focus their efforts on rank-and-file workers. But a recent report acknowledges the obvious—that managers are employees, too. Targeted measures to increase their involvement and enthusiasm about th

As the manager, you set the tone for how changes are perceived and received. Modeling a calm, confident, solution-oriented mindset is crucial, says leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry. If you exhibit stress, frustration or a dismissive attitude towards people’s concerns, that negativity will permeate