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David is a freelance writer and PI contributor. When he’s not writing, he’s probably thinking about food. He believes pretzels are superior to potato chips and you can’t convince him otherwise.

10 key management skills that elevate great managers

11 min read

Good managers take the time to hone a set of skills – ranging from hard and soft, technical and social, and so forth – that allow them to respond quickly, empathetically, and intelligently to a variety of situations.

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5 ways to align HR strategy with business strategy

7 min read

You could be a multi-million dollar organization trying to corner the market, or you could be a scrappy startup just trying to break in—if your HR strategy isn’t fully aligned to support your goals, you won’t be set up for success.

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19 essential HR KPIs and metrics for executives

12 min read

Love them or hate them, KPIs have become an essential way for HR leaders to assess the effectiveness of their initiatives, and guide their strategic decisions.

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How to build an effective HR communication strategy in 2024

9 min read

Having a robust HR communications strategy in place has become especially important, as more organizations embrace remote and hybrid work options. For many, the HR department is no longer a quick walk down the hall.

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Growing trends for HR leaders in 2024

9 min read

Being an effective HR leader today requires you to keep both an ear to the ground, and your eyes on the horizon, so that you can react to challenges, spot opportunities, and capitalize on both.

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10 biggest challenges for HR leaders in 2024

11 min read

we’ve seen a sudden shift from in-person to remote work, then to more complex hybrid arrangements. Meanwhile, a robust job market has meant increased employee expectations all around. And, of course, there are the still evolving challenges coming from new technology like AI.

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Slack holes: How Slack communication affects workplace productivity

12 min read

If you work in tech, or your office has adopted a remote or hybrid way of working, there’s a good chance you’ve used Slack before and understand the benefits as well as the pitfalls, such as Slack holes and ‘always-on’ communication.

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What is asynchronous communication and how to use it effectively

15 min read

Businesses everywhere are learning more about how to work and communicate effectively not only across geographic locations, but also across days and even weeks.

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9 common management challenges and how to overcome them

9 min read

With the rise of remote and hybrid workplaces, along with the growing share of employees demanding deeper connections, greater recognition, and a sense of shared purpose from their job than ever before, more organizations are realizing the value and importance of the simple one-on-one. 

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What makes a good leader?

9 min read

With the rise of remote and hybrid workplaces, more organizations are realizing the value and importance of the simple one-on-one. 

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Harnessing the power of effective one-on-one meetings

13 min read

With the rise of remote and hybrid workplaces, along with the growing share of employees demanding deeper connections, greater recognition, and a sense of shared purpose from their job than ever before, more organizations are realizing the value and importance of the simple one-on-one. 

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Strategies for effective change management leadership

10 min read

Few tasks test the skills and qualities of a leader as thoroughly as change. Leaders need to not only understand how their role can influence their organization’s change management plan, but also what they can do to successfully shepherd their teams and employees through it. 

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The importance of organizational change management

10 min read

One of the secrets of today’s most agile organizations: Instead of spending time preparing for what they think might happen, they put their energy toward anticipating and managing change of any kind.

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The essential steps to developing a highly effective team

10 min read

The most effective teams seem to anticipate what each person – and the business as a whole – needs. They support each other at every step, uncovering creative solutions to tough challenges, and they often make it look easy

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Building a culture of team empowerment

9 min read

The most successful teams are empowered. But creating a workplace where everyone is able to take charge can be tricky. How can you ensure productivity, pointing everyone in the same direction, and avoid absolute chaos?

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