Niagara Institute

APRIL 23, 2024

What is referent power in the workplace? How do you know if you are a referent leader?

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Zenefits

JANUARY 31, 2023

When people complete a job application, they are asked to provide references. Many people are unsure whom they should use as a reference. Should the emphasis be placed on personal or professional references? Many think professional references are more critical when searching for a job. One is a professional reference.

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BetterUp

JUNE 7, 2023

Jump to section What are character references? Should I include character references on a resume? Who can provide a character reference?

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Forbes Leadership

MAY 18, 2023

Standard procedures for most companies include requiring the candidate to supply references before the offer letter is approved and executed.

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Alison Green

APRIL 29, 2024

My terrible coworker listed me as a reference I have received a phone call from a woman in my office. She “forgot” that she put me down as a reference on her resume, and now she is applying to jobs. My gut instinct is to tell any reference calls, “I am not her manager so I can’t tell you about the quality of her work.

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Vanessa Van Edwards

MAY 31, 2023

That’s the kind of person you can become with referent power. What is Referent Power? Referent power is when others respect and admire a person, regardless of their job title or position of authority. Referent power is also built by the strength of character and a clarity of vision and purpose.

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Alison Green

JULY 25, 2022

This post, my friend won’t stop complaining about the candidates I’ve referred to her , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Instead, she’s acting as if you’ve somehow wronged her and need to be scolded about whatever she doesn’t like about the people you’ve referred. That’s bizarre.

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BetterUp

JANUARY 4, 2023

Should you include references on your resume? Choosing the right references. What information do you need for a reference? Tips and tricks for creating a reference sheet. This includes references. We’ll discuss how to list references on a resume and when to include them. Jump to section.

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Alison Green

JUNE 20, 2022

This post, updates: should I lie on my resume, offering references on me as a manager, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Offering job candidates references on me as a manager (#5 at the link). It’s a special “where are you now?” Here are four updates from past letter-writers.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 20, 2024

New research suggests that this rejection can be due to people’s lack of shared criteria or reference points when evaluating a potential innovation’s value. Previous research has found that new ideas are seen as risky and are often rejected.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 18, 2024

New research reveals the surprising power of “referral contagion,” where referred customers not only buy more but also refer 30-57% more new customers than others. This phenomenon, observed across industries, is driven by social factors like the perception of referring as appropriate and the tendency to befriend similar people.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2022

Choose the right people, then make sure they’re prepared.

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Stephen Warrilow

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This is why we refer to the art and the science of change management. Change management is about process - but it's also about people. Our philosophy is about "processes that work for people"!

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

These individuals — referred to as “SuperTech” leaders — are most likely to be known as chief information officers, but they also have broad responsibility for data and technology functions, and many also have operational responsibilities within the business.

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Alison Green

MARCH 20, 2024

Some of the applicants have had negative references and we do not want to give out that information. We always tell references that their references are confidential, and we want to honor that. courtesy interviews: when colleagues pressure you to interview candidates they've referred There are various reasons for this.

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Alison Green

MAY 27, 2024

When your mom is your only reference My daughter is applying for full-time jobs. The issue is that I am her reference for the job with the admin duties. When she applied for the other job, (which is suited to young college-aged people and is not a career job), she listed me as her reference. We have different last names.

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BetterUp

JULY 15, 2024

And while Aristotle was not referring to teamwork, the statement expresses the main goal of building a great team. You've likely heard the saying, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” The importance of teamwork lies in its ability to achieve far more than individuals working alone. Why is teamwork important in the workplace?

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BetterUp

JUNE 14, 2024

Creative thinking refers to the ability to consider something in a new way, from a fresh perspective, or with novel ideas and solutions. It involves using one's imagination to generate original ideas, make new connections between seemingly unrelated concepts, and explore multiple possibilities.

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Alison Green

MAY 19, 2024

Green, students increasingly refer to me as Mrs. Green. is used to refer to a married woman, or a woman who has been married, without a higher or honorific or professional title. should be used to refer to a woman of unknown marital status or when marital status is irrelevant. Green, or Dear Ms. And that “Ms.” Yes, absolutely.

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AIHR

JUNE 27, 2024

These notes capture candidates’ qualifications, skills, experiences, and overall fit for open roles, providing references to aid in the decision-making process. Interview notes also present an official record for reference in case any questions or disputes arise about the hiring process.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2024

To limit communication gaps, take notes, get clear directions, and review similar past projects for reference. Communication gaps: Working remotely limits communication to Slack messages, video meetings, or phone calls.

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Thought Leaders LLC

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I immediately refer them to company and medical resources that can help them 65.86% I suggest they go speak with HR about resources available 28.29% I avoid the conversation and hope it goes away 3.90% I tell them those are personal matters that they need to figure out on their own 1.95% Help your people access resources.

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AIHR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

According to LinkedIn Talent Solutions , it takes, on average, 29 days to hire a candidate referred by an employee. An employee referral program is a Human Resources strategy that encourages employees to refer qualified individuals they know for open positions within the company.

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Alison Green

AUGUST 4, 2024

Should companies check references for internal transfers? You’ve spoken often about how important it is to check references , but I’m wondering about in the case of internal hires. It’s super normal not to check references for internal transfers, because you’re already a known quantity.

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BetterUp

MARCH 25, 2024

Resiliency refers to your ability to respond to stress in healthy ways. Learn how you can cultivate a resilient mindset with healthy habits.

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AIHR

APRIL 14, 2023

Character reference letters 2. Simple letter of recommendation How to write an effective letter of recommendation for employees Legal considerations when providing a reference letter As an HR professional, you have most likely read and filed hundreds (or even thousands) of letters of recommendation for employees over the years.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 22, 2024

This refers to a situation where an additional layer of management is inserted between you and your current reporting line. So, your manager told you that they’ll be bringing in someone else above you. In other words, you’re getting layered. Essentially, it means that someone else is hired or promoted to a position above you.

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Alison Green

JUNE 20, 2024

About half an hour before the meeting, he said we would not be discussing the offer because they hadn’t completed my references. Why are they even setting up a meeting to make an offer when they haven’t finished your reference check? The hiring manager of this second company emailed to say he wanted to meet to discuss an offer.

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Michael Hyatt

MAY 16, 2024

How did I make those minutes really, truly valuable for a client—valuable enough that they would keep coming back and refer their friends? When I first started coaching, I was terrified because I didn’t know what I was going to talk about.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 16, 2024

To do this most effectively, Herminia Ibarra, an expert on career transitions, recommends a two-pronged approach that involves working closely with the primary “stakeholder” in your personal life to explore many different possibilities for yourself, and expanding the reference group within which you consider and evaluate possibilities.

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Alison Green

APRIL 18, 2024

Can I use a reference who lost their job for something bad? Selfishly, I figured that was perfect for my job search since I could use her as a reference, because my current manager is absolutely not someone I’d trust to support me during a job search. If it comes up a third time, though, that looks pretty bad.

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BetterUp

JANUARY 24, 2024

Digital coaching, often referred to as virtual coaching or mobile coaching, can help raise the bar for your organization, your culture, and your employees' performance and satisfaction. Picture your employees satisfied, committed, feeling good and performing better and better every day. It’s possible with the help of digital coaching.

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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Leading and leadership styles refer to the ways in which individuals use their authority and influence to guide and motivate others. For example, the CEO of a corporation is often referred to as the “presiding officer” because they have the authority to make decisions and guide the company’s direction.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A simple résumé and a list of references no longer captures the essence of our professional capabilities. Our digital presence impacts how others perceive us. In this article, the authors explain how the intentional management of our online personas can have a positive and measurable connection to pay.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The authors refer to these three areas as the who, the what, and the why of work. Each has its own particular set of challenges. Leaders need to confront and address these challenges, and the authors of this article provide suggestions for how they can best do that.

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Nir Eyal

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The “something” he’s referring to is a simple question that my wife and I have posed to each other throughout our 22-year marriage. I got this message from Shane Parrish: “Oh I meant to tell you. I remember something you told me that I now share with everyone. It's made a difference for so many.”

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BetterUp

JANUARY 13, 2024

Subjective well-being (SWB) refers to an individual's personal assessment and perception of their overall life satisfaction, happiness, and fulfillment. BE THE FIRST TO KNOW Stay up to date with new resources and insights. Subscribe Thank you for your interest in BetterUp.

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