Managing People at Work

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Leadership & Career

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Why skills-first organizations are outperforming their peers

Many companies claim to prioritize employee development, but WTW’s new 2025 Skills Survey reveals a sharp divide between aspiration and execution. While the majority of organizations recognize the value of using skills strategically, fewer than 30% are doing so effectively—and managers can play a cr

17 low-effort daily habits for managers

If you’re among the many managers daunted by the thought of adding a complex self-improvement plan to your overflowing plate, consider micro-changes instead. Small things can make a big impact, especially when performed regularly over time.

Teaching resilience: How to help your team bend without breaking

When a team member hits a breaking point, productivity isn’t the only casualty. Unaddressed adversity can ripple through an entire workplace, eroding morale, focus and collaboration. But managers who proactively cultivate resilience—both in themselves and others—can keep those ripples from turning i

4 imperative rules of the game of leadership

Leadership is about the imprint you leave on others, not the accolades you collect along the way.

Meet 6 of the difficult personality types and how to ‘surprise’ them when they attack

The next time you allow a difficult employee to irritate you beyond measure, remember the words of psychologist Bruce Christopher: “Difficult people don’t know they are difficult. They are behaviorally blind. They learned difficult.”

What Mercer’s Global Talent Report means for managers

Mercer’s 2024–2025 Global Talent Trends report outlines how leaders must evolve their priorities to keep pace with shifting talent demands, workforce expectations and business risks.

Managers tackle pay challenges without bigger budgets

U.S. companies are holding salary increase budgets flat at 3.5% for 2026, mirroring 2025’s actual average increases. That doesn’t mean the pressure is easing. If anything, managers are being asked to do more with less—and get strategic about how they reward and retain talent.

AI starts with you: How to train teams on AI use

A new report from BambooHR reveals what many managers are seeing firsthand: There’s a widening gap between who is using AI at work and who isn’t—and frontline workers are being left behind.

How managers can tap into a CIVILITY framework

Jeffrey Owens, a former hostage negotiator and police officer, delivered a compelling message at the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual convention: Respect is a behavior, not an attitude. And it’s the cornerstone of workplace civility.

Are you managing people or tasks? (There’s a difference)

By definition, a manager is someone who manages (duh). But when was the last time you stopped to think about exactly what it is that you’re managing?