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Crafting a persuasive presentation can be challenging, but it's not impossible. There are three kinds of presentations: informative, persuasive, and ceremonial.
Safety is a priority as employers bring staff back to the workplace. Attorney Carrie Cherveny from HUD International talks COVID guidelines.
What should you do when your client hits on you? When should you walk away -- and when can you chalk an unwanted sexual advance up to crossed signals?
Toxic positivity hurts psychological safety at work. Learn the signs of a toxic positivity culture, and how to address it.
Remote team-building activities can build a happier workforce, even in the age of the 'anywhere' worker.
Many companies had to manage employee discontent when calling them back to the office as risks from the Covid-19 pandemic eased.
It’s always been about the most powerful — it’s who has power and what they do with it that has changed.
Workplace conflicts have been in the news lately—the tumult at OpenAI is just one example. We talked to an expert about how to resolve such conflicts.
Even if HR intervenes, you’re unlikely to be able to thrive in this job.
The uncertainties due to the pandemic are making the annual budgeting and planning process especially challenging. Instead of the conventional predict, command, and control approach, companies should focus on learning, adapting, and growing — not on trying to predict the unpredictable. They should shift the focus from financial precision to strategic success. And they should plan faster and more frequently: Set bold, challenging objectives and then adjust plans to incorporate valuable lessons learned along the way.
It sure does seem as if there are some people who you just can’t make happy. There are people who, no matter how much you do for them, it’s never enough. In fact, it feels as if the more you do, th…
More than a third of adults have faced 'extreme pressure' in the workplace in the past year.
Good communications is critical in a workplace emergency. The PACE acronym can be used to develop a successful emergency communications plan.
Performance reviews in theory enable managers to give detailed acknowledgment and constructive criticism. But in reality they do more harm than good.
When you welcome back employees after COVID-19 absence, consider including these 7 things. It's an opportunity to build employee engagement.
MOCHA is an acronym that represents groups that make up organizational accountability. It can be used when discussing issue ownership.
Integrity is having strong values, morals, or principles and following them consistently. Employers look for this quality because people who have it act reliably.
Quitting a job can be exciting. But, regardless of what you think of the job you're leaving, you should resign properly. Here are some things to consider.
A recession is "a contraction in economic activity," according to experts. During a recession, there is a range of decline spread across the economy.
News flash: Arguments are unavoidable! Whether we like it or not, they’re a natural part of human interaction and we’re bound to get into them from time to time. What […] More
A recent article explored the role of managers as coaches. Are we expecting too much from managers to have them coach their employees?
Final paychecks say a lot about an employer. An HR Bartender reader asks about how their pay was handled. We share a few tips and resources.
News flash: Arguments are unavoidable! Whether we like it or not, they’re a natural part of human interaction and we’re bound to get into them from time to time. What […] More
A recent article explored the role of managers as coaches. Are we expecting too much from managers to have them coach their employees?
Final paychecks say a lot about an employer. An HR Bartender reader asks about how their pay was handled. We share a few tips and resources.
A mentor can be an important part of career development. There are many misconceptions about mentors that we will try to clear up here.
The search giant has said it will determine salary by region, so people leaving expensive cities like San Francisco may see decreases.
Performance improvement plans can help align employee performance with business goals. These plans should be viewed as helpful to employees.
When applying to a job, can you just submit a link to your LinkedIn profile? What ARE the differences between LinkedIn and your resume?
A guide to having actually interesting conversations with strangers.
You can be confident someone's lying to you when you see a combination of these bodily expressions.
Developing emergency plans is not fun. But it is important. Workplace emergency plans may need an update with remote work. Now is the time.
Working relationships can be difficult even when working remotely. Here are 5 things to consider when dealing with an annoying colleague.
The offices of New York City, designed around hierarchies of corners and windows, big desks and tiny cubicles, have been prime sites for power abuses, predation, and discrimination.
From circling back to boiling the ocean, sometimes jargon just doesn't translate.
Remote work will remain for some of the workforce so we need long term strategies. Employee learning is a key focus in these 5 strategies.
Recruiting tops the list for most companies today. We simply have to accomplish our recruiting goals. To do that, think like a marketer. And find ways to let technology help!
Terminations are part of business. Don't screw them up.
Psychological safety helps employees take risks and grow. Association for Talent Development (ATD) shares tips for discussing it at work.
Paid time off can be hard to manage. Remote workers add a new challenge. Here are some paid time off tips and resources for remote workers.
It’s easy to give a bad apology. Here’s how to give a good one.
