Tue.Jul 19, 2022

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How can CFOs rebrand themselves as innovation allies?

McKinsey

They can take five actions to improve objective-setting, performance measurement, and cultural factors associated with successful innovation projects.

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The Great Resignation Is Turning Into The Great Uncertainty

Forbes Careers

Due to market conditions, layoffs have already affected the tech sector, cryptocurrency space, and Wall Street. Now, the carnage is creeping toward other areas too.

Career 111
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Understanding How Politics Can Affect Your Business

Harvard Business School Online

Aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, and strategists in heavily regulated industries should familiarize themselves with politics’ effects on business. Here's an overview of the role politics plays in business—domestically and internationally—and why it's important to understand it.

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Six Serious Challenges Of Hybrid Work And How To Overcome Them

Forbes Careers

They hybrid world of work is more flexible, and it also comes with more challenges. Here's how to make the most of Work From Anywhere (WFA).

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance trainings aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, relevant, and maybe even enjoyable! Join expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training programs. You’ll discover creative strategies to turn traditionally dry topics into meaningful learning experiences that resonate and drive real change.

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What Diversity Means in the Workplace and Why it's Essential for Teams

BetterUp

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In A Challenging Job Market, Consider Advancing Within Your Current Company

Forbes Careers

Instead of seeking out a new position when companies are downsizing, enacting hiring freezes and slow-walking the hiring process, seek out ways to advance your career within your current organization.

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How To Improve Job Offer Acceptance Rates With A Strategic Selling Approach

Forbes Careers

You want offerees to say “yes “if taking the job is the right move for them, their supporters, and the organization over time. You want a “no, thanks” if they are not.

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Capability building for frontline workers: A conversation with Kevin Carmody

McKinsey

Effective capability building programs enable organizations to develop the mindsets, behaviors, and skills needed to power a transformation and achieve their full potential. McKinsey senior partner Kevin Carmody talks about the importance of building capabilities in frontline workers and their role in the success of a company’s transformation.

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5 Deceptively Simple But Highly Effective Tips To Transform Your Mindset

Forbes Careers

In trying times like these, one of the best ways to cope is to leverage the one aspect we can control: our perspective.

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The SaaS factor: Six ways to drive growth by building new SaaS businesses

McKinsey

Software as a service (SaaS) can be an impressive source of revenue growth for nontech companies that follow these six key principles for developing SaaS products.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Various ApproachesTo New Product Development

Big Rocks Engineering

How hard is it to innovate? Not just once, but many times? How can you keep putting out great new products, services, or processes? Continuous innovation is hard, and if you keep doing things the same way, you will get less and less out of them. Try using some of these ideas to change the […]. The post Various ApproachesTo New Product Development appeared first on Big Rocks Engineering.

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Getting personal: How banks can win with consumers

McKinsey

The secret to at-scale personalization isn’t just the analytics. It’s the ecosystem organizations set up to use the analytics well.

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Employees Want More Friends At Work. Why Aren’t They Finding Them?

Forbes Careers

New research reveals that the lack of human connection is not just a remote work issue. It’s a culture problem—and it’s probably hurting your company.

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Getting the most from cloud services and containers

McKinsey

Containers have their place in a successful cloud strategy, but businesses shouldn’t overlook the value that CSP-specific services can deliver.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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The Rise In Hybrid Working In London

Forbes Careers

The number of people working remotely surged during the Covid pandemic, and new data suggests that Londoners show little desire to go back to how things were.

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How to Start or Stop Any Habit

Your Work, Your Way

BJ Fogg, PhD, founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University. He’s also the author of Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything , and he has identified what it takes to start any new good habit or stop any bad habit you want. He’s developed the Fogg Behavior Model to map out the elements of how habits get started and get reinforced.

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4 Keys To Women’s Career Success – From The General Motors Chief Diversity Officer

Forbes Careers

Women in manufacturing jobs are not yet back to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study. General Motors Chief Diversity Officer has suggestions for how to advance, from an interview with Electric Ladies Podcast.

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Social Capital: How Building Relationships Boosts Retention

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is social capital? Where did the concept of social capital come from? Why is building social capital at work important? Key benefits of social capital for organizations. 3 types of social capital. How to invest in social capital.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Will I Lose My Job In A Recession? 3 Ways To Future Proof Your Career

Forbes Careers

Reports from Forbes cite a TD Ameritrade study, identifying more than a 50% chance of a recession. What does that mean for your job security?

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Project Oxygen: An inside look at what makes a good manager

BetterUp

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You Might Be Overlooking Your Unfair Advantage: Here’s How To Find It

Forbes Careers

Many people believe that to succeed, the proper education, pedigree, and money are paramount. But there is something you are overlooking.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Cook’s Tour | No. 85

McKinsey

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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How To Create A Culture Where Silence Is Not Golden

Forbes Careers

Active listening is a key ingredient in a culture where people feel safe in speaking up. These experts show you how.

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What Are Limiting Beliefs

BetterUp

Jump to section. What are limiting beliefs? Where do limiting beliefs come from? 5 examples of limiting beliefs. How to identify limiting beliefs. How to overcome limiting beliefs. Final thoughts.

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The Only Way Young People Can Get Better At Having Uncomfortable Conversations With Their Bosses

Forbes Careers

Many young workers avoid having difficult conversations with their bosses when in actuality there is only one way to get comfortable during uncomfortable conversations: have the uncomfortable conversation. Here’s how to set yourself up for success.

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How to Do Less Right Now

Rachel B. Garrett

Last week, I wrote about rest. I wrote about it because 1) I’m committed to writing weekly and 2) It was the only honest truth about where I was/am right now. And then… surprise! It received the most attention of all the writing I’ve shared in many months. My big takeaway: people are damn tired. And you’re not just tired. You’re depleted, exhausted.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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Why Your Goals May Be A Lot Closer Than You Think

Forbes Careers

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the countless things you assume you must do to reach your goals. But what if you could find your best with just “one more” action or intentional thought? This expert shows the way.

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The Ultimate Guide to Connected Packaging

crowdspring

Read this ultimate guide to connected packaging if you want to learn more about creating connections through packaging design.

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5 Reasons Why Leadership Skills Are Important in the Workplace

CMOE

Organizations have spent nearly $160 billion on training and education. Yet: 58% of workforce members haven’t received leadership training. 77% feel there is a leadership gap at their company. 63% of millennials (the largest generation in the U.S. workforce) express that their leadership skills are not fully developed. There is a lack of leadership, and this situation needs to change.

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25 Performance Review Questions to Start Using Today

BetterUp

Jump to section. 6 performance review questions about teamwork. 8 performance review questions about the manager-employee relationship. 5 performance review questions about strengths. 6 performance review questions about growth opportunities. 6 tips to help prepare for a performance review.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.