Less is more Less is more. We hear this phrase a lot—when writing emails, disciplining our kids or preparing a presentation. When it comes ...
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7 Questions to Ask During Hiring, Retention Challenges
Data alone won’t solve hiring, retention challenges Earlier this year, I sat with a group of frustrated managers faced with hiring and retention challenges. Their firm had started using people data to predict job fit scientifically. At first, the firm’s leaders had created job profiles (every job has a personality, just like people do) that ...
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Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
In the sixth century BC, Lao-tzu, the Chinese sage, said he had just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, and compassion—citing these three as our greatest treasures. In our lives (one-third of which we spend at work), we’re continually learning these things. Last week, a client asked me, “How do I get my teams to ...
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BRYAN BRENNER: WELCOME TO THE NEW HR
HR professionals are proactive, strategic partners in running a business—always cultivating balance between organizational goals and the needs of the people. HR myth may suggest, however, that these professionals alone carry the culture, order birthday cakes, plan bridal showers, and “enforce” the rules. Truthfully, the important work of Human Resources takes the commitment of the ...
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