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Research: How Regulatory Changes Can Hurt Workers’ Motivation

Harvard Business Review

In our polarized political landscape, employees increasingly find that they hold moral beliefs that conflict with the laws and regulations they are subject to at work. New research suggests that when workers feel this conflict between their moral beliefs and legal regulations, they’re less likely to take problems into their own hands, raise suggestions to improve work procedures, or champion new ideas.

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coworker asked to borrow money, changing into pajamas as soon as you get home, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should managers have to train professionals on basic computer skills? We have an ongoing debate in my office – is a manager responsible for training an employee on non-essential but generally required skills? For example, my partner and I provide our new attorneys training in how our office operates, the applicable legal fields we cover, legal updates, and generally how to be

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One Company A/B Tested Hybrid Work. Here’s What They Found.

Harvard Business Review

The six-month experiment reversed managers’ opinions on hybrid work — and offers three important lessons.

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is it OK to ask my team to do working lunches?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a question about working lunches. I manage a small team, and I recently held a brainstorming session for some professional development ideas for next year that the whole team can participate in. One of the options I suggested is (company-sponsored) lunch and learns, where we watch a work-related webinar and debrief, invite an expert to present on a relevant topic, or have a team member present on a spec

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025s Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Phishing Attacks Are Evolving. Here’s How to Resist Them.

Harvard Business Review

Improvements in technology have made deepfakes — fraudulent audio, video, and images — easier than ever to create. As a result, 2024 has seen a nearly 60% surge in phishing attacks. These attacks hijack our perceptions and our ability to distinguish fiction from reality. They work because they manipulate our brains in ways we’re naturally vulnerable to.

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can I ask why my coworker was fired?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have always thought of my job as a place where people didn’t get fired unless they were obviously and consistently bad at their jobs. I have been here for six years and I know that when we get the “goodbye so-and-so” emails from HR about people unexpectedly leaving, that probably means they were fired.

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13 Barriers To Employee Engagement To Break Down

Vantage Circle

Employee engagement can enhance productivity by 18% and profitability by 23%. It is also worth noting that engaged workers are 78% less likely to be absent. Thus, in today's highly competitive world, it is not only wise but also of utmost importance to develop a culture of engagement. However, owing to such encouraging figures, even in the most recent 2024 Gallup data, only 23% of workers could be categorized as engaged at their workplaces.

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Surprising Leadership Traits That Set Extraordinary Leaders Apart

Lolly Daskal

The traits that define extraordinary leaders are both surprising and invaluable. Traditional qualities like decisiveness and charisma are no longer the sole markers of exceptional leadership. Instead, it is the subtle, often overlooked traits that truly set remarkable leaders apart. These traits foster environments of innovation, trust, and resilience, paving the way for sustainable success.

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Ten Things Great Leaders Do

Thought Leaders LLC

If our businesses are to be successful, we need to move from an era of command and control to a system of “leadership by consent.” Here are ten things great leaders do to make that shift. Today’s post is by Debra Corey, author of Build it: The Rebel Playbook for World-Class Employee Engagement. The role of leaders is changing. More than ever, our employees are demanding visible, accountable and valuable leadership.

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Job Spotlight: Guide to Travel Nursing

Refresh

Are you a nurse with a sense of adventure and a passion for helping others? If so, travel… The post Job Spotlight: Guide to Travel Nursing first appeared on The Express Blog.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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What Is a Phased Return To Work? Your Company Questions Answered

AIHR

A phased return to work is a compassionate, practical approach to allowing employees to transition smoothly back to work after a long absence. It’s a valuable strategy for supporting employee wellbeing and maintaining a positive work environment. For instance, the Department of Work and Pensions reports that 70% of employees feel a phased return to work has helped them transition more quickly when resuming their jobs after an extended leave period.

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Turn Employee Feedback into Real Results

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with McCombs School professor Ethan Burris on truly listening to workers.

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Positive Psychology And 8 Exercises For Finding Happiness

BetterUp

Jump to section Positive psychology definition How does positive psychology work?

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Can a Coffee Shop in Utah Help Solve Underemployment for People with Disabilities?

Harvard Business Review

What’s the best way to scale a company with a mission to create jobs for people with disabilities?

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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53 Questions And Exercises For Building Intimacy

BetterUp

Jump to section What does it mean to build intimacy?

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Video Quick Take: Atlassian’s Annie Dean on Collaboration Trends, AI, and New Ways of Working - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ATLASSIAN

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Atlassian.

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598 | When Toxic Relationships Drain Your Team: What to Do Next

Chris LoCutro

Toxic relationships —whether they involve team members, clients, or others in the workplace—can drain your energy, damage your business, and impact your mental health. But as much as these relationships can be exhausting, it’s crucial to understand how to handle them professionally, with empathy and clear boundaries. I get it. Toxicity is everywhere.

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at what point can I report my inappropriate and inflammatory coworker?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m having an issue with a coworker who I find deeply irritating and, frankly, am embarrassed to be professionally associated with I have reported her more egregious actions to our manager and, after my second complaint, started documenting behavior but I don’t know what is actionable and what is petty and interpersonal.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.