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It’s All About The Trust

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Monday I received the wonderful news that I was in the Trust Across America-Trust Around the World 2015 Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trust. I consider this a great honor because trust is critical to successful business. Trust improves communication, culture, performance, engagement and results.

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Using Social Media To Help Sustainability Research

The Horizons Tracker

However, the potential public advantages of social media data science are hindered by several obstacles, as indicated by a new report from an international research team. The report advocates for replacing this vicious cycle with a “virtuous cycle.” Achieving the U.N.

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Leadership Development Investments

Coaching Tip

study of nearly 400 organizations by Lee Hecht Harrison has identified that 54% of employers plan to increase investments in leadership development in 2015. Only 5% of employers plan to decrease investments, and a further 41% reported leadership development investments will stay the same. Ethical behavior 9. Team leadership 4.

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Using AI For The Good Of Society

The Horizons Tracker

The latest to add its thoughts to the mix is a new report from Qatar University, which highlights how unregulated AI is a significant threat to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Throughout the last few years, various austere bodies have highlighted the need for AI to develop in ways that benefits all of society.

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Employee Relationships is a Serious Employer Responsibility

HR Digest

An article by Greg Roper from 2015 indicated that interpersonal communication and conflict management were two of the most important skills to focus on, and that remains relevant today. A study by OD Adekoya reported that “there is an increased need for trust, fairness, and respect between both parties (employer and employee)”.

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Playing the Long Game: The Employee Retention Process in HR

HR Digest

The World Bank has projected a 9 million skilled and semi-skilled ICT workers shortage to affect Indonesia between 2015-2030. Whether it’s a fresher role or one that requires experience, Qualee reports that it takes a new hire approximately eight months to reach their full productivity.

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3 Expectations of Millennial Employees

Chart Your Course

Often older employees view younger colleagues as being less committed and lacking a good work ethic. The Cisco Connected World Report states that 1 in 3 young professionals under age 30 prioritize social media freedom over salary when choosing to accept a job offer. Copyright © 2015 Leading Tomorrow, All rights reserved.

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