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Design For Human Aspirations To Attract All Generations

All Work

To attract diverse generations in the workplace, businesses should focus on universal human aspirations like purpose and belonging, essential for engagement and recommending the organization as a great place to work. Effective learning and mentoring require physical proximity; remote work can limit these, especially for junior employees, leading to reduced feedback and learning opportunities which impacts organizational competitiveness.

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Half of neurodiverse people missing work due to lack of workplace support

Workplace Insight

City & Guilds’ annual Neurodiversity Index, published today following a government-backed review of autism employment, and ahead of Neurodiversity Week, shines a light on the challenges faced by neurodiverse people in the workplace, with half of those surveyed having been off work last year due to their condition. The second edition of the annual Neurodiversity Index, published by City & Guilds Foundation in partnership with Do-IT solutions, surveys over 600 individuals and organisations

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How to get better at setting boundaries

Work Life

When was the last time you declined a coworker’s request for help because you were too busy? What about your boss? If you struggle to set boundaries, you’re not alone. More than half of Americans report they often feel that they can’t say “no” when someone asks for something, according to a recent yougov.com poll. “No” may be a short word, but it can be hard to say because we don’t have good role models, says Stella Grizont, author of The W

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Should You Still Be Advertising On Podcasts? Industry Experts Weigh In

Success

In the media’s evolving landscape, podcasting has slowly built up its momentum as a powerful medium. Podcast listenership is experiencing an unprecedented surge with 31% of Americans (approximately 89 million people ) stating they have tuned in to at least one podcast in the past week. It’s only natural for companies to consider podcast advertising as a place to target new and existing audiences.

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Social class impacts workplace culture. Here’s what companies can do

Work Life

No matter what social class you come from, it impacts how you show up at work. For instance, depending on your personal circumstances, you would experience a company policy that expects employees to pay for work travel expenses upfront and be reimbursed later very differently. This kind of travel policy may not be overtly designed to create hardship; many companies simply operate under the assumption that employees have the financial means to lay out these funds—and that they can wait wee

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Ep 262: The Power of Networking with Maggie Olson

Go Burrows

Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie talks about the power of networking. She walks through a hands-on network exercise, talks about how to network practically, using your c-suite vantage point, and more. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova Chief of Staff Certification Course ABOUT MAGGIE Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premi

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5 things all good bosses have in common

Work Life

We write a lot about bad bosses. After all, a bad boss can ruin everything you might like about your job. But what about the good bosses? The people who support your career development, make you feel valued, are open to feedback, and who hold themselves accountable? Good bosses are out there; and chances are, if you’re reading this you might be a manager who (like me) hopes that the people you work with view you in such a positive light.But there’s a reason why stories of bad bosse

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Hustling harder doesn’t make your work more meaningful. Here’s what to do instead

Work Life

In my work around entrepreneurs’ fixed-versus growth-mindset triggers, I came across a common lore—a hoodie-clad frontiersman (usually male, usually young, usually white) hacking his way through the digital brush, grinding it out until he sells or takes his startup public. But wait, that’s a growth mindset in action, right—displaying grit and gumption in the face of one long, grueling high-effort situation?

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The 4 big reasons your employees are distracted will surprise you

Work Life

You’re leading a team meeting when you notice Bryce, usually one of the most attentive team members, repeatedly glancing at their phone, furrowing their eyebrows, and clearly preoccupied. Later, they reveal that they’re stressed by an issue at home. You know firsthand that they are not alone. Life issues, from caregiving to household hassles, are pervasive and represent a massive, and often overlooked, tax on employee morale and productivity.