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Do Workplace Wellness Programs Save Money? We Find Out.

HR Digest

A study conducted by Harvard in 2015 found for every dollar spent on wellness programs, the employer saves $3 in healthcare costs and another $3 in absenteeism. Less absenteeism, a healthier workforce and lesser time away from tasks mean more work getting done. . Do they drive down a company’s health investment costs or not?

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How to Use a Career Page to Positively Show off Culture to Candidates

Chart Your Course

The Harvard Business Review reports culture directly impacts employee satisfaction, job performance, business creativity, commitment and loyalty, retention and absenteeism, and — perhaps the most important quality to executives — the bottom line. Consider Millennials. Point out how a work/life balance is supported by company initiatives.

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Leaders, Want To Master Innovation? Then Get Funny!

Tanveer Naseer

But in the world of leadership, humor has typically been typecast as a manifestation of individual personalities and thereby a spontaneous and non-replicable activity. This works because all the participants have come to trust and respect one another – but leadership still actively moderates to ensure that no red-lines are crossed.

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Jim Hunter – Servant Leadership Interview Series

Modern Servant Leader

We continue the servant leadership interview series with a real treat. I was honored to have Jim Hunter sit down for an interview on Servant Leadership. Jim has over 30 years of experience teaching and consulting on servant leadership principles. Steve: It’s Leadership 291, it’s called, “Becoming an Influential Leader”.

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Jim Hunter – Servant Leadership Interview Series

Modern Servant Leader

We continue the servant leadership interview series with a real treat. I was honored to have Jim Hunter sit down for an interview on Servant Leadership. Jim has over 30 years of experience teaching and consulting on servant leadership principles. Steve: It’s Leadership 291, it’s called, “Becoming an Influential Leader”.

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The Most Common Type of Incompetent Leader

Harvard Business Review

” Researchers have studied managerial derailment — or the dark side of leadership — for many years. Rather, his boss was a leader in title only — his role was leadership, but he provided none. My friend was experiencing absentee leadership , and unfortunately, he is not alone.

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5 Ways to Boost Your Resilience at Work

Harvard Business Review

Integrating mindfulness into core talent processes such as onboarding, manager training, performance conversations and leadership development is also critical, though most organizations are not yet at this stage of adoption. Our current work culture is a direct reflection of the increasing complexity and demands faced by businesses globally.

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