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Merit, Excellence and Intelligence (MEI) emerges as DEI pushback broadens
A new approach to hiring and promotion, dubbed MEI (Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence), is gaining traction among some business leaders...
Aug 5, 2024


Middle managers have the keys to the organization, but are increasingly as dis-engaged as their workers
Middle managers, often heralded as the linchpin of organizational effectiveness, are finding themselves increasingly disengaged,...
Jul 15, 2024


Bosses and employees aren't speaking the same language on skills
There is a growing disconnect between bosses and employees when it comes to the importance and types of skills needed in the modern...
Jun 24, 2024


Title inflation becomes more common
In a bid to attract and retain talent, companies are increasingly resorting to title inflation, bestowing impressive-sounding titles on...
May 8, 2024


Management crisis forces rethink of traditional promotion pipelines
A recent Gartner study reveals that nearly half of all managers are at risk of failure, a staggering statistic that highlights the...
Apr 15, 2024


Learning and development becomes the crux of workplace adaption to AI
Once a backwater, learning and development (L&D) function has emerged as the crux of a successful strategic adaptation to AI-driven...
Mar 25, 2024


Lessons for pumping up post-pandemic productivity
As businesses navigate the post-pandemic landscape, boosting productivity has become a top priority. A recent Atlassian study revealed...
Mar 25, 2024


Middle managers struggle as the leadership gauntlet gets harder
Caught between the escalating demands from the C-suite and an increasingly restive workforce, the middle manager's role has become a...
Mar 18, 2024


Deciphering policy relevance vs political rhetoric
Between Biden’s State of the Union Speech featuring a well-publicized call for paid leave and a hike in the minimum wage, Congressional...
Mar 11, 2024


Delegation requires process not just trust
While trust between people is crucial, leaders must also build organizational processes for successful delegation, according to new...
Mar 4, 2024


Changing needs and skill shortages prompt businesses to revising talent development
The skills gap has led more employers to prioritize abilities over degrees in hiring. Non-degree holders are often wrongly assumed to...
Feb 26, 2024


Retirement rises again threatening critical experience
The "Great Retirement Boom," accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen a significant increase in the number of retirees, surpassing...
Feb 19, 2024


Demographics and workplace disruption drive refocus on ‘productivity’
Measuring efficiency has never been more critical as hybrid work models raise questions about remote productivity and AI's impact on...
Feb 6, 2024


Workers are suffering from a lack of clarity
A recent Gallup survey found fewer employees today can clearly articulate their roles and responsibilities compared to before the...
Jan 30, 2024


Coursera launches new suite of enterprise targeted AI courses
Coursera has launched its GenAI Academy, a comprehensive training program aimed at equipping both employees and leaders with essential AI...
Jan 22, 2024


What’s Driving Doubt of GenZ’s Workplace Readiness?
Concerns about Gen Z's readiness for the workforce are on the rise, with 40% of leaders expressing doubts about their preparedness,...
Nov 5, 2023
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