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20/12/2024

Adjusting how we present ourselves in different situations and settings helps us adapt to different social situations personally and professional.

By Hannah Kaiser To thrive in differing environments, it’s normal to change and alter how we choose to interact with them. The way we relate with others in a team meeting at work when we have the role of ‘leader’ is likely going to look quite different than the way we relate to situations in [...

19/12/2024

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16/12/2024

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06/12/2024

When job roles are not challenging, meaningful, or even interesting enough, that can be bad news for both the employee and the organization. Leaders that embrace job crafting can help retain their most engaged employees.

By Hannah Kaiser For many of us, the job we do is a significant element of our identities. We spend a great deal of our weekly time and energy engaging with the responsibilities and features of our work—the good and bad—as our roles require. For better or for worse, how we feel about our jobs [....

04/12/2024

Our December 2024 Impact newsletter addresses the serious issue of moral injury and strategies for how to recover from it. If you like what you see, subscribe and receive our helpful leadership information bi-monthly.

December 2024 The last months have brought an increased intensity in conversations. Perhaps it’s the election or maybe the holidays, but there seems to be a heightened sense of uncertainty and worry amongst many. I have had journalists contact us seeking commentary about what the future holds for ...

03/12/2024

Any one of us can fall prey to self-doubt and wonder why we feel so incompetent when others always seem so confident in their abilities. Learn more about Imposter Syndrome.
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27/11/2024

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22/11/2024

Engaged employees feel valued and integral to the organization, fostering a personal connection to its mission and goals. How do you keep your employees engaged?

By Barb Ward Employee engagement is the heart and soul of any organization. When it is strong, companies flourish; when it’s lacking, they often struggle and fail. This is because engaged employees feel valued and integral to the organization, fostering a personal connection to its mission and goa...

12/11/2024

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08/11/2024

Long-term over-working tendencies can cause conflict between work and home life, , depression, sleep disturbance, and heart disease. Take steps today to protect the well-being of your employees.

By Hannah Kaiser There is something good to be said about working hard. Producing high quality work, pitching in, and staying on top of our responsibilities make us vital members of our organizations. And, for many, a job well done can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment. Organizations, too, of...

05/11/2024

Remote work requires HR and compliance consideration beyond culture and team dynamics.

Strategies for HR leaders to enhance compliance training in remote and hybrid workplaces. Here’s how employers can ensure employees understand their obligations amid shifting regulations and risks.

05/11/2024

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28/10/2024

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25/10/2024

Adopting a cross-cultural learning perspective is beneficial for organizations and teams wishing to operate more effectively in our increasingly global world of business.

By Hannah Kaiser We are operating in a globalized world of business. According to one survey, nearly 90% of corporate employees have found themselves on a global team at least once. And, as we find ourselves more often working alongside people who come from foreign cultures, we may begin questioning...

24/10/2024

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