The Skinny on Generation Z
In new research conducted by iCIMS, we get a rare look at Generation Z. Specifically, the report looks at the class of 2017.
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We Should Have Been More Prepared for the Remote Work Era
What will the future of work look like in the wake of the pandemic? That’s the question on a lot of people’s minds. Cheryl Cran, founder of NextMapping, is a future-of-work expert who spent years getting organizations future-ready. We discussed the sudden move to remote work and the likely future of work here in the […]
How to Promote Mental Health Awareness Across Your Organization (Part 1)
According to research conducted by the World Health Organization, the U.S. economy loses around $1 trillion per year in lost productivity due to mental health disorders and illnesses. And an extensive study conducted by Mental Health America found a direct correlation among workplace environments, employee satisfaction rates, and mental health.
Former POW Shares 8 Leadership Lessons for Today’s Managers
On November 7, 1967, 1st Lieutenant Lee Ellis was shot down over North Vietnam. He would spend the next 5-plus years as a POW. Not only did he survive the North Vietnamese prison camps but he also remained in the military after his release, finally retiring as a colonel. And his combat decorations include two […]
5 More Best Practices for Hosting Live Training Sessions in Person and Online
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here are five more basic best practices you’ll want to consider when hosting a live training session.
New North Dakota Law Adds Exceptions to Noncompete Agreements
A new law in North Dakota slightly expands exceptions allowed under state law related to contractual noncompete provisions.
Exempt Employees: Labor Commissioner Changes Guidance on Vacation and Paid Time Off
The California labor commissioner has withdrawn an existing opinion letter regarding employer-mandated use of vacation and other paid time off (PTO) for exempt employees, as well as the use of vacation or PTO for partial-day absences. We’ll explain what the commissioner’s action means and how it will affect your workplace.
Boosting the Odds You’ll Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions in 2022
The dawn of a new year is always a popular time for planning ahead both personally and professionally. It’s, consequently, a time when many organizations, teams, and individuals within those organizations and teams set goals for the new year. Unfortunately, many annual goals are never achieved. Consider some statistics from Discover Happy Habits on new […]
MEH! on MEI
The latest “new” term gaining traction in certain circles as a supposedly savvy replacement for DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) is MEI (short for merit, excellence and intelligence). I’m sorry to disappoint the MEI crusaders who believe this is a groundbreaking concept. It’s not new. It’s simply different words being applied to the old and […]
Innovation Leadership and Why It Matters to Everyone’s Development
Effective innovation leadership creates an innovative culture that permeates all facets of an organization. Read on to learn more about what it is and why it’s important to implement innovation leadership in your leadership development program.