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People Management

Why your 1:1 meetings are a waste of time (and how to flip the script)

More than 20% of managers meet with their manager less frequently than once a month. Here’s why you need 1:1 meetings and how to make the most of them.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 5 min read

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Company Culture

How to know when your employees don’t feel psychologically safe

How do you detect a psychological safety issue at your company? Here are three tell-tale signs to watch for—along with examples and solutions.

Jared Wolf · 4 min read

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People Management

Management vs. coaching: What’s the difference?

The difference between management and coaching is a subtle yet important distinction. Learn what makes a manager and a coach—and when to use each skill set.

Sophia Bernazzani · 5 min read

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Teamwork

5 ways to upskill employees

Upskilling is vital for businesses to stay relevant. Read this blog for five tactics businesses can use to upskill their teams.

Krystal Tolani · 4 min read

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Employee Engagement

How to create a personal development plan [example]

Creating a personal development plan can help you grow at work and beyond. Learn how to create one in four easy steps—plus see an example and template.

Erin Balsa · 5 min read

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People Management

Do you know the right way to dismiss an employee’s idea?

Experts share six ways to dismiss an employee’s idea while encouraging them to continue to offer innovative suggestions.

Lisa Rabasca Roepe · 4 min read

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People Management

3 ways managers can support their employees’ growth

As a people manager, supporting your employees’ personal and professional growth comes with the job. One COO shares three tips on just how to do that.

Rebecca Taylor · 6 min read

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Company Culture

How employees respond to disruptive workplace behavior

A recent study showed that employees do very little to address disruptive workplace behavior. The reasons why not may surprise you.

Victor Lipman · 3 min read

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People Management

When and how to let someone go

Letting go of an employee is a difficult decision to make for any employer—but it’s a decision that has to be made. Here’s when and how to let someone go.

Shannon Howard · 5 min read

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Hiring

Identifying and closing skills gaps

In a tight job market, finding an employee with all the desired skills can be difficult. Widen your hiring pool. Identify and close skills gaps with these tips.

Derek Smith · 4 min read

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Company Culture

4 tips to integrate remote teams

Remote work culture is a growing phenomenon. How do you accommodate remote employees and integrate them with an in-house team?

Drew Fortin · 3 min read

People Management

My manager will not plan a team outing, and our team is stronger because of it!

Team outings are commonly used to promote team building. But what happens when a manager doesn’t want to plan an outing? Read this blog to find out.

Trish Davis-Gray · 5 min read

People Management

Are your employees weighed down by work pressure?

Work pressure motivates employees to excel and achieve, but hinders performance if it gets too high. Here’s how managers can create a challenging but safe workplace.

Elior Moskowitz · 3 min read

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Employee Engagement

I’m the only remote employee on an in-person team

Managing a team that’s both in-person and remote introduces new challenges for teams. Learn how to navigate integrated team dynamics in this blog.

Shannon Howard · 11 min read

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People Management

First time manager tips: how to survive the role

Congratulations! You’ve earned a manager title. Your role is about to get a whole lot different. Here’s a quick survival guide.

Rich Weiss · 6 min read