Stay Competitive by Investing in New Technologies
Recent research suggests that investments in cyber, digital, and emerging technology are likely in the next three years.
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Are Hybrid Offices the Future of Work Design?
In part one of this article, we probed the fast rise of the “hybrid office” trend, as more companies—with an eye toward greater innovation and productivity—shift their focus away from “open” floor plans in favor of a mix of work areas that better meet employee needs.
Are ‘Open’ Offices on Their Way Out?
It’s no secret that for years, “open” office spaces dominated current workspace trends. Companies of all sizes had shunned the so-called “cube farm” cubicle culture and flocked instead to the space-saving, minimalist floor plans to boost employee collaboration, engagement, and productivity.
Recent visit to Apple Store raises questions about the company’s customer service
by Dan Oswald I recently had an experience that made me wonder, can a company become arrogant? We’ve all met arrogant people, but can a company be haughty or egotistical? Let me share the experience first, and then I’ll come back to my question. My son received a pair of wireless headphones for Christmas that […]
Self-Awareness Is Key to Good Leadership
“How well do you really know yourself?” can seem like a silly question. You spend every day with yourself. You’re privy to all of your most private thoughts. Yet, how well do you know yourself?
Leading a Better, Wiser Off-Site Retreat
Yesterday’s Leadership Daily Advisor gathered some of the latest ideas to boost the return on your corporate retreat experience. Today we continue with the next three results-oriented approaches.
6 Ways to Plan a Corporate Retreat that Gets Results
Is your organization’s leadership team contemplating a corporate retreat this summer?
Employee Network Groups Can Improve Leadership, Retention
From the employer’s perspective, employee network groups can boost engagement and retention—or they can create divisiveness. To ensure the former, employers must be involved from the start.
Preds are on the power play! 4 lessons for creating ‘incredible’ work culture
by Dan Oswald You may have noticed that the Nashville Predators are playing in the Stanley Cup Final. Probably not a big deal to many, but it certainly is here in Nashville. This city is afflicted with Predators fever. There’s something magical about the Predators’ playoff run, and I think I know what it is. […]
5 Tips for Removing Unconscious Bias Towards Female Assignees
Is unconscious bias impacting international assignment opportunities in your organization? We all have unconscious biases in one form or another—they are impossible to consistently avoid.