Managing People at Work

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Prepare now for the January job-search surge

Turning the calendar brings both good news and bad for employers regarding the job market. On the plus side, many new candidates begin the job-search process. Unfortunately, some of your current workers may be among those looking for opportunities elsewhere. With time of the essence, managers intere

Breaking free from autopilot with action and intention

At the heart of creating change are two fundamental elements: intention and action. Simple in concept but powerful in practice, these forces work together to drive meaningful progress. As we better understand how they interact, we can more effectively create the changes we want to see.

We feel good about our jobs, not so much about our pay

An even 50% of workers surveyed said they are “extremely” or “very” satisfied with their jobs, and 38% said they were “at least somewhat” satisfied. But almost three in 10 workers said they are “not too” or “not at all” satisfied with their pay.

Employing holiday temps? Train on violence and conflict resolution

Consider additional training for temporary or new part-time hires on workplace violence and conflict resolution. Your regular employees may have encountered and know how to de-escalate certain situations, but that’s not likely with new, largely untrained holiday staff.

5 strategies to make on-site return-to-office mandates work

Today, just 34% of the workforce is in-office for most of the week. Less than half of employers —48%—require staff be on-site for two to three days a week. Only 4% require employees to be on-site four days a week.

Is the four-day workweek right for your team?

The concept of a four-day workweek, supported by promising studies like those conducted by Boston College, is gaining traction. But is it right for your organization? This guide will help you evaluate the potential benefits and challenges, consider alternative models and make a well-informed recomme

Help! I’m tired of being overworked and underpaid

Some leaders find that the time they put in divided by their salary leaves them earning less per hour than their direct reports. Managers know their department’s productivity reflects on them, and they do not want to risk their reputation and future prospects with poor results. What, then, can overw

Tracking workplace well-being post-pandemic, and how managers can foster resilience

Gallup’s latest data reveals a record low for U.S. employee life evaluation in 2024, but what does this score look like when broken down into its contributing details? By comparing figures from 2020 to today, we uncover not only the progress made but also the persistent challenges in building thrivi

Embracing a performance-driven culture in any work setting

Remote and hybrid work is here to stay. It’s no longer a question of how employees will work but how to create a culture in this new workplace environment where performance is maximized wherever employees are working.

How to leverage different personality types for a more productive workplace

Location preferences, work schedules and communication styles—every employee brings their unique traits to work. But beyond these surface-level differences lies a deeper framework that can transform how managers support their teams. According to workplace personality expert Adam Stamm, recognizing a