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Developing a mindset of resilience during changes and crises

Insperity

Certainly, extreme stress related to job security and finances can affect one’s physical health. For example: The changes or crises themselves What other companies in your industry do Government regulations. What’s the demand for my skill set ? If the worst happens, how will I pay my bills and provide for my family ?

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Handling disengaged employees who are ‘shelter in job’

Insperity

When a storm’s bearing down on an area and it’s unsafe or unfeasible to evacuate, we’ve all heard meteorologists and government officials advise residents to shelter in place until the danger passes. How transparent is leadership? You can also use them to gauge the feasibility or popularity of a major change or new idea.

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Bring company core values to life – from poster to practice

Insperity

When it comes to posters about safety procedures, complaint-reporting processes or government notices, there may be possible legal ramifications for not putting the poster’s language into practice. The values you select should be consistent across your entire company, whether it’s the finance department, sales, customer service or operations.

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Employee benevolence programs: What are they, and why do they matter?

Insperity

A set of guidelines should govern how your employee benevolence program operates. Finance the fund. Your nearest community foundation may have experience in corporate benevolence and is often a good place to start your search for the right nonprofit partner. Develop the program guidelines. How are funds distributed (e.g.,

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3 leadership red flags Elizabeth Holmes should have raised—and how you can spot them yourself

Work Life

From the beginning, Elizabeth Holmes exhibited the leadership style that eventually did her in. In April 2015 an article in Yahoo Finance carried this headline: “Scientists Are Skeptical About the Secret Blood Test That Has Made Elizabeth Holmes a Billionaire.” Of her several idiosyncrasies, three stand out.

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Organizational structure – how to create or rebuild one

Insperity

An organizational structure is: An explanation of workflow and responsibilities A day-to-day guide governing employee tasks, interactions and reporting A quick means for employees to understand where they need to go for help or answers for specific issues. You and your senior leadership team should have ultimate decision-making authority.

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Green Building Council says Scotland has abandoned its role as a leader on climate

Workplace Insight

This is not the political leadership that Scotland needs. We welcome the Scottish Government’s commitment to take up our recommendation through the Green Heat Finance Taskforce to review how non-domestic rates relief can support and encourage investment in energy efficiency and zero direct emissions heating.