Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I remember hearing this phrase a long time ago at an Association for Talent Development event. Telling isn’t training. And it’s true. Creating learning experiences like training involve understanding the audience, designing materials, and confirming that the transfer of knowledge actually happened. Organizations that invest in employee training can see …
Note: I should have published this before Thanksgiving, but I, quite frankly, forgot! Sorry! It’s officially no-fire season — that is, unless someone commits an egregious act— you don’t terminate employees from the week before Thanksgiving until January. That’s the rule from employment attorney Todd Stanton, and it’s a good one. (In the interest of full …
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In hybrid and flexible workplace models, employees expect the office to be just as intuitive and seamless as the apps they use every day. They want freedom to choose where they work, clarity on who’s in the office, and tools that help them collaborate without friction. Workplace leaders, meanwhile, need data to optimize space, support cost-saving initiatives, and plan confidently for …
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Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I know I’ve mentioned before that this seems to be the time of year when individuals (and organizations) set goals and make plans for the upcoming year. But the truth is, we should really do this continuously. Sometimes I wonder if the reason that individuals (and organizations) don’t accomplish their …
Strategic talent alignment is one of the most transformative and powerful tools a modern business has today, even though it is overlooked. Like a football team brings the A team, why would you not invest in the talent pool for your business? From making informed decisions when it comes to talent to encouraging a higher …
There is a panic spreading across social media about the reclassification of many graduate degrees as non-professional, and how that could affect pay scales, as well as the amount people can borrow to pay for those degrees). If you’re an employer, the two questions you actually need answered are: “Do I have to reclassify anyone?” (no), and …
Facility managers at government agencies around the world face increasing pressure to meet complex and evolving compliance standards that span both physical and digital infrastructure. In the U.S., for example, these standards include cybersecurity frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, which emphasizes governance, risk identification, and incident response for critical infrastructure systems such as …
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Between return to the office mandates and 996 work schedules, employees might be trying to decide if it’s time to look for a new opportunity. It reminds me of a reader note I answered years ago titled “3 Reasons You Might Want to Consider Leaving Your Current Job”. I’d like to …
When you have a brick-and-mortar business, you want it to be warm and inviting while setting yourself apart from the competition or even just the stores nearby. Showcasing your wares to the world is part of your mission, but first, you have to get people through your front door. Continue reading to learn creative ways …
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I started a new role a few months ago, and several of the senior leaders I work with are neurodiverse. My direct manager, who is in an executive role, told us she has ADHD, and I’ve never worked closely with someone who communicates in this way before. I’m really struggling to keep up with her …
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