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Diversity is critical, but orgs can’t reap the full benefits without this
Merely bringing people from different backgrounds into an organization is not enough.
Skills-Based Hiring Is on the Rise
A study of 51 million job postings shows a trend of companies moving away from degree requirements for many roles.
Ignite StrengthsFinder Talents - Your Top 5 Strengths
If you have your CliftonStrengths talents, use this page to explore each StrengthsFinder theme. It's where you can learn about your Top 5 strengths.
Curiosity, Not Coding: 6 Skills Leaders Need In the Digital Age
Transforming an organization starts with transforming its leaders. Data from 1,700 executives by Linda Hill and colleagues reveals the most important skills and traits leaders need now.
The new post-60 career paths - The Wall Street Journal
People in their 60s, 70s and beyond still want stimulating jobs. Researchers and workplace experts are figuring out what late-in-life careers could look like.
The Small Steps of Giant Leaps - Farnam Street
One of the most beneficial skills you can learn in life is how to consistently put yourself in a good position. Strong positions are not an accident. Weak positions aren't bad luck.
The 12 best secluded cabins to rent on the West Coast
Between the iconic California shoreline and the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest, America’s left coast is home to an array of diverse…
Idle a While in One of These Epic Idyllwild, CA Cabin Rentals
Three mountain communities known for arts culture, small town vibes, and impressive high desert views boast an impressive number of epic airbnb options
“I Appreciate You” – A Lesson on Gratitude from Ted Lasso
While most of the country is currently in love with Ted Lasso, the people of Kansas City—where I live—might call it an obsession. The references to our hometown hero are everywhere—from shirts, to signs, to sermons.
Opinion | This Is How Everyday Sexism Could Stop You From Getting That Promotion
Even a tiny bit of gender bias can change the trajectory of a career.
Stop Telling Working Women They Just Need an Equal Partnership at Home
A career-supporting partner is a wonderful thing. But it’s not always an option.
The Great Resignation has morphed into the Great Sabbatical
Mid-career sabbaticals have tripled over the past four years—and the gap year is losing its stigma.
A Profession Is Not a Personality
Reducing yourself to any single characteristic, whether it be your title or your job performance, is a deeply damaging act.
Four Ways Nature Can Protect Your Well-Being During a Pandemic
People who spent more time in nature these past two years have been happier and less stressed.
Want to weather the Great Resignation? Create an internal brand employees actually believe in
Employers focus on engaging customers through their external brand. But internal brands are often neglected—and companies pay the price.
How to Lose Your Best Employees
If you keep them doing the same thing for too long, they’ll burn out.
How To Stay Calm Under Fire — The Look & Sound of Leadership
What If We Just Stopped Being So Available?
Today’s norms of responsiveness are ridiculous. We shouldn’t apologize for failing to meet them.
How to Quit When You Lead a Team
A guide to help you maintain boundaries while setting your successor up for success.
Calculate your risk of catching COVID indoors or out with this handy new chart
Researchers quantified how the different influences on transmission change your risk of getting sick.
Feeling Seen: What to Say When Your Employees Are Not OK
Pandemic life continues to take its toll. Managers who let down their guard and acknowledge their employees' emotions can ease distress and build trust, says research by Julian Zlatev and colleagues.
9 Ways To Kick Off A Conversation With Someone You Don’t Know
People you may not have seen for a while, or do not even know, decide to learn all about you in 60 seconds in a litany of questions that you might find offensive or depleting.
Make Your Meetings a Safe Space for Honest Conversation
More freedom leads to more candor.
More workers quit than ever as U.S. job openings remain near a record.
Government data for November shows the continuing disruption of the coronavirus in the labor market.
The Supply-Chain Crunch Is Like a Traffic Jam. Allow Us to Explain.
A congested roadway can be eased by creative detours, something that companies are doing to fix their logistical problems.
Making Your Workplace Safe for Grief
It’s not just about HR policies.
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac
To prepare your Mac for a new owner, use these steps restore it to factory settings.
How to factory reset your MacBook before selling or giving it away
This step-by-step guide with images details how to factory reset MacBook notebooks and any Mac before selling or giving it away.
20% Of Your Time Should Be Spent On Hobbies, Says Dorie Clark In Her Latest Book
According to Clark, it’s important to allocate 20% of your time for interesting hobbies every day. But what if you can’t decide what to do? How do you choose an activity with a satisfying payoff?