Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I’ve seen a few posts on LinkedIn lately saying leaders need to act like a GPS. I understand what the comments are trying to say, meaning that leaders should provide direction. But honestly, I think there’s more to “act like a GPS” than simply providing direction. It reminds me of a time […]
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Creating a strong and recognizable brand doesn’t always require a large budget. By leveraging cost-effective strategies, companies can establish meaningful connections with their audience while maintaining financial efficiency. Here are some cost-effective ways to build your company’s brand without breaking the bank. Focus on Social Media Engagement Social media platforms are one of the most
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Hybrid work has moved beyond policy discussions and into operational reality. By 2026, most organizations will no longer ask whether hybrid work will continue, but how their workplaces can better support it. That shift places new expectations on the built environment—expectations traditional offices were never designed to meet. Smart buildings have emerged as a critical enabler of hybrid work. Through
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Estimated reading time: 3 minutes It should be no surprise that the business landscape is changing. Happens all the time. But the speed of change might appear to be accelerating. When organizations are facing change, it becomes important to operate effectively and efficiently. There’s nothing worse than trying to maneuver through change in a sloppy manner.
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Stephen Dwyer was waiting in a hospital for a double lung transplant when he made a quiet promise to himself. If he received another chance at life, he would lead by investing in people. Today, as president and CEO of the American Staffing Association (ASA), he keeps that promise. He tells people, I invest in
Cinnabon rightly fired her. Her behavior was absolutely inappropriate. Cinnabon issued a statement: We’ve seen the disturbing video from the Cinnabon bakery in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, and we do not condone this behavior. The former employee was immediately terminated by the franchise owner. Their actions do not reflect our values or the welcoming experience every guest deserves.
Industrial automation is not a single initiative or technology rollout. It is a continuous journey shaped by operational complexity, workforce pressure, regulatory demands, and the need for resilient, scalable performance. Many manufacturers struggle with automation not because tools are unavailable, but because their operations lack the structure required to support it. Disconnected systems, inconsistent asset data, reactive
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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
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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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