Liquid Planner Collaboration

MARCH 11, 2020

In response to the ever-growing threat of COVID-19, many companies around the globe are asking employees to transition from full-time in-office to full-time remote. And while not every person’s job function is able to accommodate the switch, those in roles that can have largely (and rapidly) adopted this practice as their new normal.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 28, 2023

As a leader, it’s your job to keep your team motivated, engaged, and energized. Here are five strategies that the best leaders use to reenergize their depleted team: Avoid unnecessary meetings: Meetings can be a valuable tool for communication and collaboration. Embrace fun: Work doesn’t have to be all work and no play.

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Alison Green

JUNE 17, 2022

. “I wrote in a little over a year ago about asking for a pay increase and title change based on work I had absorbed. That kept not happening, the work kept piling on, I kept talking about it but I saw the writing on the wall that it was not a priority. Now, in 2022, I’ve just been offered a managerial job!

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Get Lighthouse

MARCH 5, 2024

From a quote that is loved by Southwest Airline founder Herb Kelleher, to a report on reading habits of Americans, to how you can build a great reading habit. It will be the person who does not know how to learn." - Alvin Toffler, futurist, best-selling author, and journalist I'll be honest. No, AI is not going to take all of our jobs.

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Manager Engineering Education 52

Get Lighthouse

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

While many thought the pandemic brought only a temporary shift to remote work, the data tells a different story now: According to a Gallup , only two in 10 companies appear to be fully on-site and only 6% of remote-capable workers even want to be working fully on-site going forward. Managing remote teams: A trend with no end in sight.

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Asana

AUGUST 11, 2022

I picked up Kondo’s definitive work about tidying up out of boredom. It might have been the rut I was in because of lockdown and working from home, but I was immediately following the steps religiously at home. Work was a different story, though. Work was a different story, though.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Do you want to increase employees' job satisfaction and productivity in your organization? For both employers and employees, a stellar work-life balance is essential. It's indeed desirable to step back from a conventional 9-to-5 workplace system in today's work environment. Let's know how it works.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 26, 2020

A few months ago, 2020 was predicted to be the “year of remote work.” But even the most optimistic telecommuting advocates never anticipated the launch of the world’s largest work-from-home experiment before the end of the first quarter. Invest in the best video conferencing and collaboration tools.

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Walk Me

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The global pandemic of 2020 completely transformed the world of work for millions. Companies still develop hybrid work strategies to support employees working remotely to be the most productive and have the best well-being. So what is a hybrid work strategy? What Is A Hybrid Work Strategy?

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Real Estate Implementation Employee Engagement Change Management 52

Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

1. “I’ve had a full-time career for about 13 years, working different jobs in that time, and working my way up in terms of knowledge/title/pay. My company notoriously does not allow remote work. Deciding where to go from there was a challenge. It’s your Friday good news! hours away.

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Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Her brutal murder on March 13, 1964, near her home, struck a chord in the conscience of several people. There are a lot of parallels that can be drawn from the incident of Catherine Genovese's death and the parables Jesus told about the good Samaritan. The traveler was robbed on his way from Jerusalem to Jericho.

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Walk Me

MARCH 19, 2024

Job rotation is a hallmark of the best business training programs. This article will introduce you to the varied situations in which job rotation can make a difference. Job rotation is not a quick fix solution: but it could be a vital way to revitalize your overall training strategy. What is job rotation?

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Recruitment Implementation Diversity Benefits 52

Walk Me

AUGUST 10, 2021

Although remote work generally increases performance and most employees prefer it, WFH can have negative effects on the workforce. According to the WHO , burnout is a “syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”. How Has WFH Affected Remote Employees?

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Employee Engagement Manager Compensation Benefits 52

Vantage Circle

MARCH 14, 2024

In this blog, we will explore the meaning and importance of DEIB. Key Takeaways Learning about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Best Practices for Maintaining Diversity in the Workplace What are the Strategies for Promoting Equity in the Workplace? Best Practices for Promoting and Maintaining Diversity 1.

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Alison Green

OCTOBER 28, 2022

1. “I discovered your column while working one of the worst jobs of my life (I lasted 8 months, and was their longest term employee in the role in over 5 years). CEO was so bad to work for I reported to 5 different managers between April and October, because they kept quitting after working with her.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 14, 2024

In this blog, we will explore the meaning and importance of DEIB. Key Takeaways Learning about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Best Practices for Maintaining Diversity in the Workplace What are the Strategies for Promoting Equity in the Workplace? Best Practices for Promoting and Maintaining Diversity 1.

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Diversity Inclusion Implementation Metrics 52

Liquid Planner Collaboration

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

What does it take to build a team that can carry an entire project from start to finish? Harmonious Focus 1: Make sure your project team has the tools they need to succeed Set your project team up for success by equipping them with tools to help make their jobs easier, faster, and more effective.

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AIHR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Just ask Zappos, the billion-dollar US-based online shoe and clothing retailer known for its non-negotiable commitment to cultural fit and creating an environment where employees genuinely love to work. One team focuses on skills for the job, and the other is dedicated to asking cultural fit interview questions.

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Recruitment Manager Diversity Sales 69

Alison Green

JULY 15, 2022

. “I wrote you about 6 months ago about finding out as the only female employee on my team, I was being paid $10K less than my male coworker ‘Steve’ despite us having the same job title and similar levels of experience and skill sets. I was very sure I would get one job, but then bombed a skills test from nerves.

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Scott Elbin

JUNE 7, 2022

Last week, in one of the regular online office hours I conduct for leaders in our in-person programs and online courses , I got a really important question via chat from one of the participants. People are going on vacation this summer after two plus years stuck at home. Business travel is picking up.

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Travel Compensation Manager 70

Alison Green

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Can I ask my boss to deny my vacation request so I don’t have to go home for Christmas? I recently graduated from college and moved out of a fairly precarious home situation into an awesome apartment in a neighboring state and a perfect first job. Well … in theory you can ask your boss to do that, but you shouldn’t.

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Walk Me

MAY 1, 2023

You’ll be able to preview all the outcomes you might Then, we will dive deep into the five key benefits of leading teams with a servant-leader model—job satisfaction, organizational commitment, trust, well-being, and team effectiveness. There’s no micromanagement – each staff member is trusted to complete their job.

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Mike Griffiths

JULY 10, 2020

How does work from home impact our use of agile approaches? Yes, of course we can, and in many ways, now we need to be more agile than ever as we try new approaches, learn and adapt how we work. However, let's address the co-location question and look at agile practices in remote work situations.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 14, 2020

Such channels may include Internet forums, online profiles, podcasts, blogs, photos and video, text, instant messages, music streaming applications, and audio services (audio over IP) based on the Internet, to name a few. A survey from 2012 showed that workers spend an average of 1.5 hours a day at work on social media.

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Liquid Planner Leadership

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Growing uncertainty around job security has increased union popularity among Gen Z and Millennial workers. There are a lot of moving parts to juggle in today’s work environment. And we can’t predict what the future holds, but we can do our best to stay nimble and prepare for the rocky seas ahead.

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Insurance eCommerce Benefits SaaS 84

Liquid Planner Leadership

APRIL 5, 2022

The Great Resignation is underway for a reason that appears to have accelerated from the pandemic. Today, 58% of employees report burnout, up from 45% in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Uneven or unfair distribution of work. Minimal support from your leadership. Constantly changing priorities.

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Software Project Management Engineering Accounts 75

Walk Me

AUGUST 7, 2023

What will the future of work look like? Will AI robots take over or help organizations provide the best services imaginable? It is essential to use previous trends to predict the likelihood of others to help you imagine how the future of work will look in the coming years. Why are future of work trends significant?

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Mind Tools Team Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

What motivates you doesn’t necessarily work for someone else. So how can we best motivate others? I live in a neighborhood that houses two kindergartens, two primary schools, a secondary school, and a retirement home. You’ll need to work on you moving your chubby body, will you?” Suddenly the P.E.

Education 68

Education Scaling Energy Manager 68

Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

. “I am an ‘older’ worker, and had gotten to a comfortable position in a government agency (let’s say llama inspector) that, while not the best, I thought I could ride to retirement. I am working for a company that is passionate about improving the lives of llamas. I replied that I would be happy to.

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Government Project Management Manager Performance Review 69

Peter Winick

MARCH 13, 2023

Recently Jeremy worked with co-author Perry Klebahn to put their experience into their first book call titled “Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters.” The bulk of the work lands on the author’s shoulders. Let us help you so you can devote yourself to what you do best. Contact us for more information.

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Walk Me

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It is best to look at different companies and how they have changed over time to define agile workforces. When businesses such as the Ford Motor Car Company began in 1910, it used all human staff working in a small factory. The first of these five steps is to seek buy-in from the C-level executive team. ” McKinsey.

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Get Lighthouse

JUNE 21, 2022

Having something in common with another person instantly builds a connection that makes us human; we have big brains because humans are social creatures designed to build and maintain many relationships so we can work together. However, they're missing out; the truth is, rapport is the foundation of great working relationships.

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Peter Winick

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Michelle shares why a brand strategy helps understand your target market, define what to offer them, and finally, set yourself apart from the others in your niche. The feedback you get from you followers can give you valuable insights and perspectives. Let us help you so you can devote yourself to what you do best. Michelle J.

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BCW Institute

JULY 18, 2022

In the midst of a global pandemic, social unrest, and political and financial instability, nearly 79% of US employees cited increased work-related stress in 2021. Several factors influence burnout, including work-related stressors, lifestyle causes, and personality traits. Lack of job clarity. Highly emotional work.

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Employee Engagement Implementation Benefits Transportation 98

Get Lighthouse

JANUARY 6, 2023

When at my team's suggestion I finally watched season 1, I knew we had to write it about it for the Lighthouse blog. In it we saw that Ted demonstrated key leadership skills like: Building rapport with everyone you work with. Getting great ideas from your team by truly listening to them. Money is not the best gift.

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Manager Banking Engineering 59

Vantage Circle

MARCH 9, 2020

If there was a generation war happening in the workplace, which generation do you see having the best chance for the win? As NYU marketing professor Scott Galloway said: Millennials are " the most talented generation I've ever worked with. Create a Working Model that Attracts Millennials. Let me ask you a question.

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Diversity Recruitment Benefits Media 82

Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

This post, the locusts, the un-appreciation kits, and even more stories of corporate gifts that didn’t quite work out , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Two weeks later an email went out stating, ‘Please do not plant your trees at work, we do not own the property.’” The blown glass.

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