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The Top 10 Coaching Mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes, even leaders and coaches. I am uniquely qualified to write this article, as I have made every one of these mistakes, some, embarrassingly, more than once. Here are 10 coaching mistakes and how you can avoid repeating them:

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What Should You Be Including in Your Meeting Minutes?

In a previous post, we discussed reasons meeting minutes are essential for ensuring meetings are actually a productive use of your employees’ time. These include preventing the need to retrace steps or repeat discussions, keeping meetings moving forward and documenting action items.

About That Commute

How much does travel to and from work matter in terms of job satisfaction? The commute, it turns out, ranks No. 2 on the list, second only to people at work—and it’s a close second.

Personalized Employee Training Plans: Have You Joined This Trend?

Did you know that many organizations are opting to create training programs for employees that are more personalized rather than generic or role-based? These training plans take into account not only the role the individual is training for but also the individual’s future goals and any gaps in that person’s skill set.

What Jon Snow’s Poorly Kept Secret Teaches Us

What employment lessons can be found in the Game of Thrones finale? Today’s Entertain HR is pleased to explore lessons from conflicts of authority to harboring secrets. Spoiler alert: This article contains many Game of Thrones spoilers. You have been warned!

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Are You Prepared for Legalized Marijuana in the Workplace?

On June 25, 2019, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana, joining the growing list of states and cities that have legalized some form of marijuana use. At this point, it might be easier to just count the states that still ban marijuana in all forms, but one fact remains: It’s still illegal […]

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Most Human Trafficking Sex Acts Are Ordered at Work

Human trafficking, the selling of sex acts for profit, is, in fact, largely supported by actions taken during work hours. To be clear, the majority of those sex acts are not happening in the workplace, but the people who order sex workers often do so while at work.

HR Department Survey Results–How Does Your Department Compare?

What Is HR Responsible For? HR covers a lot of territory as the chart shows. No surprise that benefits and compliance are near universal, but it is interesting that 43% are responsible for safety/security, 10% have operational responsibilities, and 15% wear a facilities management hat. Type of Responsibility Percent of respondents indicating they have that […]

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Savvy Jobseekers Jump Through Hoops to Stand Out in a Sea of Applications

As businesses begin to open back up, employers will be looking to staff up their empty workplaces, but the hiring landscape has drastically changed since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, forcing jobseekers to get creative in how they stand out among the plethora of applicants.

The Rise of Employees as Agents of Change: Engaging Your People with Purpose

The notion that employees are the most valuable asset to a company has never been truer than it is today. Your people are often the creators of, consumers of, and advocates for your product. It’s important to connect with them on a meaningful level that speaks to your shared values and beliefs. Just look at […]