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How to Navigate the Workplace as an Introvert

Michael Thompson — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:16:43 +0000

On the second day of my first sales job after graduating from college, the corporate trainer said two words that sent shivers down my spine: “Role plays.” He explained that all the new hires would practice our pitches with a partner before presenting them to the group. Growing up as a shy introvert with a […]

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Promote Retention and Productivity by Putting Relationships First

Dr. Nancy A. Dome — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:30 +0000

In the wake of Quiet Quitting movements and bare-minimum Mondays, companies of every size and in every industry are beginning to recognize the importance of building a safe and supportive workplace culture. It makes sense: a growing body of research has shown that a toxic culture can lead to decreased morale and lowered productivity, which […]

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Employee Assistance Programs: 8 Success Stories and Lessons

Brett Farmiloe — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:54:26 +0000

In the wake of the pandemic, HR managers and business leaders have been pivotal in reshaping Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to better cater to their teams. From fostering connections through enhanced virtual support to offering targeted support for caregivers, these professionals share eight powerful success stories. Discover how these adjustments have made a profound impact […]

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How HR Can Help Employees Who Live in Maternity Care Deserts

Sylvia Flores — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:00:10 +0000

The U.S. maternal health crisis is getting worse, with far too many women struggling to find necessary maternity care. This problem is most severe in “maternity care deserts” — areas without hospitals, birth centers, or obstetricians. Recent research by the March of Dimes found that these deserts are expanding, with millions of women actively struggling […]

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How to Handle Layoffs Mindfully

Shawna Simcik — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:00:43 +0000

Although layoffs have been hovering at historically low levels in the U.S., that doesn’t mean they are rare. For instance, in March 2024, over 1.5 million people were laid off or discharged from their jobs. Although economists don’t seem worried about the current layoff rate, employers continue to face complex challenges that can lead to […]

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Emotions at Work: Miss Manners Meets the Dalai Lama

Jennifer Tice — Wed, 29 May 2024 14:00:56 +0000

One day on a trip to our local secondhand store, I stumbled upon two great finds. First, a 1983 version of Miss Manners’ Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior, by Judith Martin. And right next to it, The Art of Happiness, by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, MD. At first glance, they couldn’t be […]

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Beating Work Burnout: 8 Leaders Share Their Stories

Brett Farmiloe — Mon, 13 May 2024 14:00:50 +0000

The Covid pandemic may have subsided, but employers continue to face an epidemic of a different kind — work burnout. According to recent SHRM research, 51% of staff members feel used up at the end of the workday, 45% feel emotionally drained, and 44% feel burned out. And rank-and-file employees aren’t the only ones who […]

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Top Tips For Extroverts Who Work From Home

John Hackston — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:00:26 +0000

Are you an extrovert? About half of the people in the U.S. are. But what exactly does that mean? The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality assessment model says extroverts tend to focus attention on — and are energized by — interaction with the outside world of people, things, and experiences. In contrast, introverts focus on […]

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Do You Need to Escape a Professional Reputation “Box”?

Jennifer Tice — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:05:05 +0000

Recently, I was talking with a dear friend who was about to interview a candidate she had unknowingly placed in a professional reputation “box”. The best way to describe this friend is fierce, in charge, and collaborative. And she was adamant about hiring someone who was different from her and could challenge her. “What do […]

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How to Create an Inclusive Culture for Veterans at Work

Marcus Farris — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:00:58 +0000

Recently, one of the soldiers in my reserve unit decided it was time to hang up the uniform and transition to the civilian world. During an “exit counseling” meeting, I asked him about his thought process behind this decision and the reasons he joined a part-time reserve unit after active duty. He responded in a […]

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