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Archives for March 30, 2025
Want To Come Across More Confident At Work? Stop Saying ‘I’m Sorry’
People frequently overuse “sorry” at work, unintentionally undermining their authority. Learn empowering strategies to communicate confidently without over-apologizing.
This PTO expert wants you to think more creatively about your vacation time
Want to get the most out of your vacation time? This PTO expert weighs in about how to customize your time off.
A cure for America’s loneliness epidemic may be intergenerational workplace friendships
Fostering meaningful connections across generational gaps can benefit not just organizations but also workers’ own sense of purpose and mental health.
You’re Not Paranoid: Workplaces Are Getting More Toxic
Workplace hostility is on the rise, according to a new survey, and it’s pushing workers to change jobs.
5 Reasons Why Your Best Employees Are Job Hunting
Reserach shows that just over half of the workforce is looking for another job. These steps can help you keep them at your company and thrive.
Hacking The Job Interview: Know What You ‘Suck’ At
A better approach is to take a page from product development and not just figure out what your assets are, but also what you’re bad at doing and don’t want to do.
The New HR Imperative: 5 Takeaways From Transform
As organizations navigate unprecedented change, HR and people leaders are redefining their roles to meet evolving workplace demands.
The Next Step in Advancing Workplace Mental Health: Defining HR’s Role
Understanding the impact of mental well-being on workplace performance and operational stability is essential for HR pros. Find out how to best support employees and foster a supportive environment.
Losing your job impacts your health. Here’s how to protect yourself
Some people become more resilient after losing their job by adopting positive coping strategies.
What It Takes to Fix a “Mean” Workplace
Workplace incivility costs U.S. businesses an estimated $2 billion each day in lost productivity. Uncivil behavior can spread to bystanders like a virus, creating a workplace contagion that decimates productivity and well-being. But new preliminary research suggests civility is just as contagious. Anyone can break the cycle of incivility through three steps: 1) Noticing your automatic response; 2) Naming your automatic response; and 3) Communicating in a way that doesn’t trigger the other person.
In a Slump at Work? Here’s How to Motivate Yourself.
Poor performance management, lack of visibility, repetitive routines, and restricted growth opportunities can result in feelings of frustration, stagnation and boredom. Maybe you have a boss that doesn’t see your potential. Maybe there’s lots to do, but none of it excites you. In an uncertain economy, making a career move might not feel realistic or desirable. Especially for remote workers, there might not be many opportunities for organic networking opportunities. Here are five ways to reignite motivation at work: Review past feedback on your performance to create a mini performance review, seek a stretch assignment, explore opportunities to shadow others, strengthen skills by sharing knowledge, and recognize incremental wins.
7 Words in Your Job Ads That Are Attracting Narcissists
Narcissists are bad for the bottom line. To hire strategic thinkers and avoid profit destroyers, consider the words in your job ads.
Oregon Bill Combines Pay Transparency And Fair Chance Hiring
Oregon’s HB 2746 would require wage disclosures in job postings and expand fair chance hiring protections. Here’s what employers need to know.
Why You Should Take Your Work Home With You
Research suggests that sharing aspects of work at home can help us feel more certain about what goes on at the office, and in turn make work feel more meaningful.