For Greater Innovation And Engagement, First, Nurture Leadership Excellence

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Poor leadership also racks up lost dollars because it damages overall creative thinking, future innovation, diversity and inclusion, and mental health, along with inciting a fear factor about an employee’s next job — the fear that leadership there will be the same. It doesn’t need to be this way.

Remote Interviewing & Hiring: How To Improve The Candidate Experience

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I think we can all easily agree that the interviewing process can be awkward. We have all likely had at least one bad experience, whether we’re on the candidate or company side. Which is why I feel so many of us can relate to the process, especially if we are interviewing candidates.

Stay Remote: 5 Alternative Approaches To Return-To-Work Planning

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Did the pandemic disappear? Has everyone had a test to see if they are asymptomatic? Is there a vaccine I may have missed that is available to everyone right now? The answer is “no” to these questions. And until it is “yes,” then the answer to whether people (who have the ability to work from home) should return to work will also be “no.”

Embracing Remote Culture Part I: Understanding The Impact Of Remote Work

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This isn’t news to anyone, but the world is changing. Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to improve the way they work to have a better impact on their overall lives. Not surprisingly, we’ve seen a rise in remote work as technology has evolved. But right now, it’s mostly innovative and cutting edge companies that support remote work, and it’s not yet become the “new normal.”

5 Areas Where Coaching Can Impact Your Organization

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We’re often asked how a solution like SkillCycle can impact the bottom line of an organization. The simple answer is that the people of your company are the single most important asset you have, and the more you invest in them the more your company will grow. But we know this isn’t enough information to bring to your CFO when you’re looking for budget and support on a new initiative.

A New Year, A New HR

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There have been some notable changes in the workforce this past year: companies becoming “woke”, high-profile CEO dismissals, and a workplace people transformation with new opportunities ahead of us in 2020. I am so excited about the new and many ways we can help others, knowing that many of the excuses and distractions that hindered us in the past are finally going away for good!

15 Effective Delegation Strategies For Busy Leaders

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Put yourself in the right frame of mind to begin delegating as you start each day. A great first step is to change what you ask yourself every morning. Instead of asking yourself, “What do I need to do today?” ask yourself, “What needs to get done today?” This simple change takes the focus off you as the resource and puts the focus on the task at hand for all resources you choose to engage. – Jim Vaselopulos, Rafti Advisors, LLC