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Motivation is a critical factor in employee retention, and nothing highlights this more than a Pay-to-Quit strategy. This involves offering employees money to voluntarily resign, creating...

Many organizations understand the importance of onboarding, but few get it right. If you want to ensure new hires feel supported and get up to speed quickly, start with empathy and...

While the hard skills employees need to succeed are constantly evolving, soft skills shouldn’t be forgotten. Modern employees need a human touch to succeed in the workplace, and many...

Hiring is changing. At one time, experience was king. Now, many hiring managers are more concerned with a prospective employee’s demonstrable skills. That said, there are challenges to...

The current talent landscape presents challenges and opportunities for businesses. Some companies are cutting back on their workforces and remote work, while others struggle to find and...

Meetings aren’t anyone’s favorite part of the day—especially when they don’t have a clear purpose and feel like a waste of time. Meetings have utility, though, so it’s in everyone’s best...

There is an increasing demand for new skills in the workplace. Organizations need to upskill their employees to remain competitive, and employees need to upskill to remain in demand.

A recent survey conducted by the American Staffing Association revealed that almost half of workers believe their employers are not doing enough to bridge the skills gap. This is—and will...

The world is rapidly changing, and businesses need to revamp their workplaces in order to stay competitive. Traditional work environments and practices are no longer effective, and...

It takes strong leadership to create a positive work environment and foster employee satisfaction and loyalty.

Artificial intelligence (AI)—chatbots in particular—are revolutionizing traditional approaches to employee training and development. Specifically, AI chatbots enhance learning outcomes,...

To better drive organizational change, leaders should try experiencing someone else’s reality. Perspective swaps can enhance empathy, creativity, and problem-solving, ultimately fostering a...

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, professional development is absolutely critical. Not only employees but organizations, too, should concern themselves with professional...

We’ve all experienced it. Some of us dread it. But emotionally intelligent people understand its often underestimated value: the awkward silence.

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are transforming traditional employee training methods. The first and primary benefit is enhanced engagement.

Employees are losing patience with change initiatives, particularly when there is little transparency and communication from leaders.

Leaders need training, too, but the approaches to supporting and educating this cohort must match their needs. This is where “shadow coaching” comes in.

What will the future of work look like? What skills will workers need? LinkedIn thinks it’s found the answer. It might all boil down to one competency—adaptability.

Microsoft recently identified the top skills people will need to succeed in an AI-powered future. The report, based on interviews with experts and data analysis, identifies three key skill...

We all know cybersecurity training programs can be a little dull. But they don’t have to be.