Many hiring mistakes stem from inadequate assessments, particularly regarding cultural fit. Managers often fail to gather sufficient information or ask the right...
Effective mentorship thrives on guidance, not control. Mentors empower mentees to navigate their own career paths, offering support and insights while respecting their...
Outplacement insights: Unveiling the roots of hiring failures
A few decades back, I worked in outplacement and was involved in thousands of terminations. This...
Upskilling and reskilling are crucial for today's and tomorrow's workforce. These strategies, focused on enhancing existing skills or learning new ones, enable...
The most common types of workplace discrimination involve an employee's age, race, gender, and sexual orientation. However, discrimination can take other forms, and...
To combat talent shortages and foster a sustainable workforce, leaders should strategically integrate civility training into professional development. This should be...
While AI offers significant potential for HR, it's crucial to remember that technology isn't solely to blame for negative outcomes. Company leaders, HR professionals,...
Your existing hiring process, based on “the way we’ve always done it,” is probably wasting time. It fails to spot high performers and does not screen out...
A new perspective: Organizations as living organisms
As organizations grew larger than small groups of people who likely knew each other well, they began to be viewed...
Ensure your time off leaves you refreshed by avoiding a packed schedule that leads to exhaustion. When you return to work, prioritize your well-being by easing back in...
A chance meeting with a calm student inspired a career shift. The author argues calm leadership reduces chaos, citing examples from global trade to the "Miracle on the...
Workplace harassment comes in many forms, including discrimination, sexual harassment, and cyberbullying. Preventing it protects both employees and your business. Learn...
Accuracy matters: CLM’s role in ensuring contract integrity
In today’s increasingly complex business environment, contract lifecycle management (CLM) has become...
Artificial intelligence is transforming hiring by automating time-consuming tasks, such as writing job descriptions, scheduling interviews, and sourcing candidates. This...
Emerging trends reshaping team operations
Remember when VoIP was the next big thing and internet-based phone calls were the future? My, how things have changed…
The...
Welcome back to our extremely intermittent series, “They didn’t seriously argue that, did they?” It’s a feature intended to lift everyone’s spirits, because no...
Team structure should align with your organization's goals. Startups often benefit from flat structures, while revenue-focused businesses with diverse target audiences...
Cybersecurity is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Even small businesses are vulnerable, as a single employee mistake, like opening a malicious email, can lead to...
