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How to Make The Business Case For Investing in Learning and Development in a Recession

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Businesses are becoming concerned about the impending recession as operating expenses continue to rise rapidly. It’s no surprise that companies have begun cutting costs wherever they can—often in areas they see as nonessential, such as marketing and learning and development. However, investing in employee learning and development (L&D) should not be considered a luxury, even …

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Why Leaders Should Embrace a Human-Centered Approach to Leadership

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First jobs are memorable experiences. I began my career as a management consultant and on my first project my main responsibilities was to work directly with the program management lead for the client. As my manager at the time described to me, my job was to “make sure she had everything she needed to be …

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6 Ways Managers Can Invest in Employee Career Development

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In today’s world of work, there are no shortage of challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining talent. Whether it’s figuring out the office workplace, managing vaccine mandates or developing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies and plans, leaders must act with prudence and intention to develop plans that keep the organization running in a …

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Retaining Top Talent Starts with Redefining Retention

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If 2022 was the year of attracting great talent, 2023 is the year of figuring out how to retain it. While companies in many industries have shifted their focus from hiring, now companies must figure out how to drive greater productivity with the talent that they have, making retention a top priority. To be sure, …

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How Leaders Can Build Connection in the Hybrid Workplace

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The global pandemic has brought to light the importance of a lot of things – public health, clear communication, cooperation between teams and the reliance of technology. But one thing it has made clear is the importance of relationships and connection in the workplace, especially when it comes to own well-being and engagement as employees, …

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How Leaders Can Build Company Culture in The New World of Work

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No matter how much the landscape of work changes, an inclusive workplace culture will always be vital. Workplace culture is defined by a combination of things from the values of employees to the ways that leaders shape actions to run the business. Although culture is often intangible, it’s a core tool to empower employees to …

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The Role of The Manager in Employee Career Development

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Leaders have come under duress and fire during the Great Resignation and Great Reshuffle. Whether it’s figuring out the office workplace, managing vaccine mandates or developing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies and plans, leaders must act with prudence and intention to develop plans that keep the organization running in a positive direction. However, often overlooked …

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