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Should Policies Have Expiration Dates?

Kevin Eikenberry

Policies exist in all parts of society, and we have been subject to them throughout our lives. They are generally well-intentioned, yet often elicit less than positive response – anything from the rolling of eyes to complaints about how policies don’t apply to a given situation. If […]. If […].

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Does Decentralization Help Deliver Effective Migration Policies?

The Horizons Tracker

Decentralization is often seen as a positive one in many contexts, not least in terms of public administration. Is the same true for the management of migration, however? When municipalities are more passive, however, they tend to wait for support from central government and have decisions imposed on them centrally.

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Create Eagles – Not Ducks When it Comes to Policies

Great Leadership By Dan

Chris Edmonds : Most stupid policies don’t start out that way. In organizations, ducks are those employees who are bogged down in the stupid policies, i.e. rules that no longer serve. Ducks quack, “That’s not my job,” and “I’m sorry, that’s our policy,” and “My computer won’t let me remove that charge from your account,” etc.

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HR Policy Toolkit: Examples for Effective Policies

HR Digest

An HR policy toolkit is an essential tool for any organization that wants to create and write a new policy that supports its goals and values. This toolkit includes HR policies and procedures that cover a wide range of topics, including employee behavior, compensation, and benefits. What is an HR policy toolkit?

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Why Boutique Executive Search Firms Outperform Global Behemoth’s

N2Growth Blog

The Pitfalls of Off-Limits Policies in ‘Most’ Global Search Firms Off-limits policies are a common feature in executive search contracts. The implications of these off-limits policies are far-reaching. Moreover, the impact of off-limits policies extends beyond individual searches.

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The Importance of Positive Workplace Culture

HR Digest

In today’s competitive business world, it is essential for companies to create a positive work culture that reflects their mission, values, and beliefs. In this article, we will dive deep into the importance of positive workplace culture and how companies can create one. What is Positive Workplace Culture?

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The Wrong Reason Many Policies are Written

Ron Edmondson

Some policies are written for all the wrong reasons. Many policies are written, because someone didn’t want to solve a problem. Churches, in my experience, notoriously create a policy to attempt to manage the problem rather than doing the difficult work of solving it. Policies are easy. See the tension.)