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9 pitfalls to avoid when offering feedback

Wise managers aim to make feedback as understandable as possible. The most obvious way to judge whether your message is getting through is to monitor outcomes. If you don’t notice improvements, evaluate your communication methods.

Stretch employees while avoiding work overload

Stretch assignments provide employees with growth opportunities that benefit them and the company. These challenges foster engagement and build confidence as workers push beyond their current skill set or comfort zone. Plus, they confirm the organization’s commitment to the individual’s long-term pr

Judgment over jargon: Developing the skill AI will struggle to replace

The promise of AI and decision intelligence tools is tempting—quicker answers, automated processes and data-backed clarity. But beneath the surface of productivity dashboards and predictive models lies a quieter truth: Good judgment still determines the real success or failure of a decision.

Building out your toolbox: Moving beyond the hammer

When the hammer seems to work, it’s hard to imagine needing anything else. But effective leadership isn’t about pushing people to the brink—it’s about knowing when to push, when to support and when to step back.

Managing the multi-generational workforce: Compensation insights every leader needs

When fewer than half of your youngest team members believe they receive fair compensation, you’re looking at more than a productivity problem—you’re facing a talent exodus.

The human side of workload management

Do you manage a team member who can’t go a day without complaining about a never-ending to-do list? Avoid the temptation to brush off the person as a whiner. Instead, examine the situation with thoughtful and compassionate eyes to see if you can adjust the workload or the behavior.

From boss to coach: Simple shifts that boost team performance

70% of a team’s engagement comes down to its manager, yet only 44% of managers worldwide have received formal training for the role. And now, manager engagement itself has slipped to a concerning 27% globally, putting teams at risk of disengagement, burnout and turnover.

9 surefire morale deflators--and how to avoid them

With everything on your radar during the workday, it’s easy to forget about employee morale. But keeping the team engaged isn’t something that can be ignored or postponed. To keep morale on your radar, be aware of some of the common management mistakes that undermine it. Here are nine main deflators

Interview blind spots: Research reveals what your hiring decisions really say

Despite the carefully planned interview questions and hiring rubrics, research from Textio reveals that hiring decisions often hinge on one factor above all others: whether the interviewer simply likes the candidate. This personality-based assessment not only undermines objective hiring practices bu

Answer these 3 questions regarding your underperformers—then act accordingly

Managers possess a variety of reasons for keeping an underperformer around. Unfortunately, prolonging the inevitable usually results in more harm than good for all involved.