Mon.Aug 07, 2023

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Let’s Talk About It: How to Have the Courageous Conversation You Would Rather Avoid

Let's Grow Leaders

“As a young manager, having not done well at leading, my team approached me and addressed what they saw needed to change. We had a respectful and open conversation about our needs and agreed on what each party needed to change. From there on the collaboration changed completely – not to perfect – but to very good. I am still grateful that they decided to trust me and be open about how they saw the situation!

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The Power to Say No

Leadership Freak

Saying yes when you should say no lets others steer your life. "You have to be good at saying no and picking the things that really matter." - Warren Buffet Where does the power to say no come from?

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Get the Respect You Deserve: 5 Ways to Earn Trust as a Leader

Lead from Within

When it comes to leadership it’s important to earn the trust and respect of your team. When your team trusts you, they are more likely to follow your direction, take on new challenges, and work together to achieve your goals. But how do you earn that trust? Here are five key ways that you can get the respect you deserve as a leader: Communicate openly and honestly: One of the keys to earning trust is being open and honest.

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Everything a Caring Business Owner Should Do About Looking After Their Workforce

Strategy Driven

In today’s business world, it is vitally important to show yourself as a caring boss and business owner. In fact, do this correctly, and you could find that it makes your business the one where everyone wants to become an employee, therefore making it far easier to fill vacancies with the best talent around. Of course, to attain this high standing amongst employees, both current and potential, you will have to put time, money, and effort into some key areas.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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3 Types Of Market Failure That Facilitate Labor Market Intermediaries

The Horizons Tracker

In neoclassical economics, the market is a perfect entity that works smoothly in matching buyers and sellers. In employment markets, for instance, employers can easily find the talent they require, while individuals can easily find the right job for them. This is obviously not the case, and the inefficiencies of the labor market herald the rise of intermediaries that try to iron out those kinks.

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A First Impression Experiment – The Little Things Matter

Ron Edmondson

In making a first impression the little things matter, so I once did an experiment. When a visitor shows up on one of our church campuses for the first time the little things matter. Or when a parent decides to trust us with the care of their children the little things matter. In the way we follow up with guests the little things matter. Most leaders and pastors believe this, but we often don’t pay attention to the little things.

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What to Ask Yourself Before a Career Pivot

Harvard Business Review

Gone are the days of picking a job or career path and sticking to it forever. Career pivots are far more common today than they ever were. For example, consider Oprah Winfrey’s transitions from TV anchor to superstar talk show host to film actress, producer, and media mogul. But how do you know if you’re ready for a change, or if your pivot is likely to be successful?

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Commuter Levels Still Haven’t Returned To Pre-Covid Levels

The Horizons Tracker

As many people were forced to work remotely during the Covid pandemic, many wondered whether this would herald a permanent shift towards remote, or at least hybrid, work. These commentators expressed concern about the impact this might have on cities if people can feasibly work from anywhere. While the “death of cities” hasn’t really transpired, commuter travel has fallen significantly from pre-Covid levels.

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Demystifying Emissions Reporting

Harvard Business Review

The International Sustainability Standards Board and the European Commission are implementing new mandatory non-financial reporting requirements, with the former releasing its inaugural standards for global capital markets and the latter developing standards as part of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. These standards will take effect from 2024, but may not be as costly or difficult to meet as businesses fear.

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The Many Faces of Workplace Discrimination

HR Digest

Work, for most of us, takes up a significant portion of our lives. It’s where we spend the majority of our waking hours, striving to build a career, provide for ourselves and our loved ones, and find fulfillment. However, the reality is that not all workplaces are fair and inclusive. Workplace discrimination is a pervasive issue that affects individuals from various walks of life.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr