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Business Leaders Cannot Restore Trust Without Reprioritizing What Matters
The latest installment of the Edelman Trust Barometer is a gloomy report on public attitudes toward institutions of all kinds. The public relations firm’s findings (pdf) put trust in business at only 61%, marginally ahead of trust in NGOs (59%), vs. government (52%)...
Ten Military Leadership Principles That Translate to Business
After 21 years in the military, and nearly 20 years in business, it’s apparent to me that effective leadership is largely the same in both worlds. The stakes may not be as high (though they often feel that way) but human behavior and market dynamics are the same....
Five Ways to Make U.S. Jobs of the Future Better Than Today’s
Judging by the record number of people who’ve quit their jobs in the pandemic -– the so-called Great Resignation -– millions of Americans don’t really like their work. Which doesn’t mean they’re not worried about losing out to robots -- there’s an...
What the World of Hybrid Work Will Look Like in the Future
The pandemic ushered in an era of hybrid work. This is the greatest transformation of the nature of work since the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. The Industrial Revolution shifted the center of production from homes to factories, and the hybrid work...
Mentoring Through Challenging Times: What If Your Company Doesn’t Return to the Office?
As several major firms, including Wells Fargo, announce plans to return to the office full-time, many companies struggle with how, when and if they should open their doors. Charlie Saffro believes working virtual works well for her staffing and recruiting firm. When...
UK: Jobs Market Rebounds Further; Pay Growth Lags Behind Inflation
Britain’s jobs market continued its recovery as the number of payrolled workers jumped last month but wages have continued to lag behind soaring inflation, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics said the number of UK workers on payrolls rose...
The 5 Best Tech Jobs in America
More than 4.5 million people left their jobs in November 2021—an all-time high, according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) numbers released last month. If you're among this legion of gig seekers, know that Glassdoor recently released its 50 Best...
Staying Connected to Your Employees Despite Remote Work
In an age where remote working is becoming more and more common, it's more important than ever for leaders to find ways to connect with their employees. Despite the fact that they may not be in the same physical space, there are still many ways leaders can engage and...
