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Friendliness, Trust Win Out Over Skill in Teammate Choices
People who are friendly and trustworthy are more likely to be selected for teams than those who are known for just their skill competency and personal reputation, according to new research from ...
What Companies Should Be Doing to Prevent Worker Burnout
In a more typical time, burnout is an exception. In the era of COVID, it almost feels like the norm. According to Jennifer Moss, organizations should take a hard look in the mirror for fostering ...
Personal Finances a Major Source of Stress for Employees: Morgan Stanley
Finances are a major source of stress for employees, affecting both their personal lives and their productivity at work, according to Morgan Stanley's inaugural State of the Workplace Financial ...
‘Prohibitive Voices’: How Moral Coworkers Drive Others to ‘Do the Right Thing’
Highly moral people might always "do the right thing" when it comes to speaking up about wrongdoings and problems in the workplace. But even people who lack that moral compass become more likely to ...
Leadership Tips: Adopt the ‘Platinum Rule’ to Improve Relationships
It may be time to upgrade the "golden rule." Rather than trying to "do unto others as you would have them do unto you," we should adopt the "platinum rule," advises a recent article from Advisor ...
5 Tips to Help You Retain Talent During ‘The Great Resignation’
The talent war is about to get fiercer thanks to "The Great Resignation." Millions of U.S. workers have quit their jobs, and research shows that nearly half of employees are actively looking to make ...
The Value of a Handwritten Note
Do you remember the last handwritten note you received? Even more, do you remember the last handwritten note you sent? With our technologically enhanced communications, it is just so convenient to ...
Talk to Your Team to Boost Retention: Leadership Tips
Trying to determine the best strategy for employee retention? Go straight to the source and talk to your employees, says a recent Know Your Team posting. Talking one-on-one with your team ...