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Askamanager
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updates: is my preferred name too cringy, banning money collections, and more
- Updates on three past letter-writers from Alison Green's website - Ask A Manager.
- The first writer changed her resume to show her legal name but is now going by her middle name at her internship where her boss deemed her preferred name unprofessional.
- The second writer successfully banned all money collections on the team except for birthday cakes, cards and decided not to do a Secret Santa but took everyone out for a holiday lunch.
- The third writer accepted the new unlimited PTO policy but had wished for a heads-up on the change to occur sooner, had concerns about the abuse of PTO and that there will be no company-wide winter break like in previous years.
- Many accepted the situation and moved on but some raised concerns that not getting paid if employees leave the company on unlimited time off is sucky.
- A silver lining for the third writer is that rolling over 5 vacation days from spouse's January-December schedule made it easier with the open PTO policy.
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Dev
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Resumes and Job Descriptions are DEAD
- Resumes and job descriptions are outdated and generic in capturing the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of human potential.
- A revolutionary framework, the Human Capacity Spectrum, maps talent in real-time to align human capacity with business objectives.
- The solution: A leadership team must cue managers to adapt more frequently, and in real-time, to job scope changes as work advances.
- The Human Capacity Spectrum replaces static resumes with real-time talent alignment, visualized through a dynamic radial graph.
- Technical skills, problem-solving ability, collaboration and communication, growth potential, and resilience are evaluated to unlock the potential of the workforce.
- The Business Opportunity Matrix predicts which team member is the best fit for a challenge.
- Living JSON File updates work experience, achievements, and growth in real-time using speech-to-text AI agents that capture insights.
- TeamStation AI combines human understanding with AI-powered technology to provide seamless talent alignment, scalable nearshore teams, and data-driven insights.
- The Human Capacity Spectrum transforms hiring into an ongoing, real-time process that benefits both businesses and employees.
- Ready to build the team of the future? Let’s leave the resume in the past where it belongs.
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Askamanager
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update: my boss is resentful when I do well
- The update on the situation where an employee's boss was resentful of her success.
- The employee implemented strategies to involve her boss more and set better boundaries.
- However, her boss's behavior continued to escalate, leading to her being let go without cause.
- Despite the setback, the employee has been in interviews for higher-paying roles and is preparing to launch a consulting business.
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Askamanager
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the boudoir photos, the date from Shopko, and other stories of holidays at work
- Holiday celebrations in offices provide many stories to tell, some funny, some awkward.
- One office had a Secret Santa gift exchange that ended in a prank where the decorations from the hotel were mistaken as presents.
- A firefighter's prank of taking boudoir photos and secretly leaving them on a colleague's dresser eventually came to light the following year in the form of a photo calendar.
- At a holiday party, one colleague's nine-year-old daughter inadvertently revealed her relationship status to colleagues.
- A White Elephant exchange gift of an oil painting of a colleague's mother in the style of Napoleon was jokingly compared to a $25 Starbucks gift card.
- One woman attended a holiday party alone and didn't want her colleagues to know, so she brought a salesman from a department store she had recently dealt with.
- Some holiday parties, like one for a social service agency, may be more of a training event rather than an actual party.
- A young child's honesty made for an uncomfortable moment when they told their grandboss that the holiday cookies "taste like shit."
- A Jewish doctor brought a Christmas dinner to work for the on-call team, impressing their colleagues with their husband's culinary skills.
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Askamanager
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should I demote an employee who can’t do her job?
- A manager is questioning whether it is advisable to demote an employee who is unable to perform the requirements of their promoted role.
- The manager has attempted coaching, but believes the employee would be better suited for their original position.
- However, demoting the employee would require a significant pay cut, which raises concerns about potential bitterness and a negative attitude.
- The manager seeks advice on balancing the need for a competent employee with potential negative outcomes of demotion.
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Askamanager
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update: how to tell my boss his second-in-commands are making it impossible for me to do my job
- An update on a reader who asked how to tell her boss that his second-in-commands were making it impossible for her to do her job was posted by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.
- The reader is white-anted and undermined by a colleague who is her admin, who had been spreading abhorrent lies about her in an effort to find herself in the reader's chair.
- The colleague made several exaggerations and outright lies about the reader, which eventually made sense to her as to why she was being performance-managed when her work excellence was being praised by other colleagues.
- After reading a three-page email sent by the admin to her director, containing several accusations against her, the reader handed in her resignation with immediate effect.
- The reader's admin wrongly accused her of demanding answers about her pregnancy plan, trying to proposition the admin's husband, and taking credit for the admin's work.
- The admin did not understand the complexity of the reader's job, as it was out of her scope of understanding.
- The admin was found dressed up as an office mascot and writing the office newsletter while the reader filled all the compliance gaps that the admin was not capable of.
- The reader has found a new job in consulting and is recovering from the burnout and depression the ordeal caused her.
- The story has now leaked, and the company has lost an important accreditation that the reader initially secured for them, implying their financial situation is not good.
- The reader did not realize how toxic her previous work environment was, and now hopes to recognize a similar situation sooner and leave it.
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Hrdive
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How the corporate DEI rollbacks unfolded in 2024
- The defining diversity, equity and inclusion story of 2024 saw many employers rolling back their DEI programs.
- Companies recanted on diverse hiring commitments, shelved Pride events, and withdrew from the Corporate Equality Index.
- Notable examples include Tractor Supply, Microsoft, John Deere, Harley-Davidson, Jack Daniel's parent company, and Lowe's.
- Challenges lie ahead in building and maintaining a diverse talent pool, particularly in the face of anti-immigrant sentiments and pressure from advocacy groups.
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Leadgrowdevelop
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Tips for Improving Productivity in Your Commercial Office
- Optimize the workplace layout to minimize distractions and promote efficient work processes.
- Incorporate smart technology tools to streamline operations and foster collaboration.
- Install clear and informative signage to guide employees and visitors efficiently.
- Promote open communication and transparency to boost productivity and foster a positive organizational culture.
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Hrexecutive
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As AI rises in TA, this firm is taking aim at ethical concerns
- HR leaders are proactively developing strategies for integrating AI into their operations.
- Talent acquisition has become the top concern for HR leaders.
- AMS has launched an Ethical AI in Talent Board to guide the ethical application of AI in TA.
- The board aims to address challenges such as human biases, privacy concerns, and transparency issues.
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Salesfuel
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Timely AdMall Data Leads to $50,000 Home Services Ad Campaign
- A media consultant for NPG of Idaho utilized AdMall to create a home services ad campaign for a local business.
- The campaign consisted of 30-second branding ads with a focus on call-to-action statements.
- The agreement was for $47,400 annually.
- AdMall provided industry research and helped determine the appropriate ad budget for the campaign.
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Edsurge
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'Remember Your Why': How My Grandmothers Affirmed My Purpose as an Educator
- Remember your why” is a popular expression among educators that helps them stay connected to their passion and purpose while navigating the demands of teaching.
- In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the phrase has lost its potency.
- Teachers are experiencing unprecedented levels of burnout and disillusionment stemming from systemic failures that can’t be fixed with personal initiatives alone.
- The author draws from their grandmothers’ legacies, demonstrating how purpose can be found through living meaningful, everyday moments.
- Through the examples of her two grandmothers, the author highlights the idea that purpose can be simple and deeply rooted in values and relationships.
- True leadership involves not only encouraging teachers to reconnect with their purpose but also ensuring that they are supported as they put their “why” into practice.
- Purpose is not static but rather a living, evolving force rooted in hope, shaped by determination, and nurtured by the legacies of those who came before us.
- Remembering the multiplicity of purpose can help educators honor the challenges and beauty of teaching while creating spaces for meaningful change.
- The phrase ‘Remember your why’ has the potential to be a shared, transformative affirmation of our collective commitment to education when coupled with actionable support from administrators and policymakers.
- By doing so, we honor the complexities of our experiences and create space for healing and growth.
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Naukri Blog
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Emergency Leave Letter: How to Write, Templates and Samples
- An emergency leave letter is a formal written request to an employer asking for sudden, unexpected time off due to an urgent, unplanned situation.
- It typically explains the nature of the emergency, such as a family medical crisis, personal health issue, sudden death in the family, or another critical personal circumstance requiring immediate absence from work.
- There are several important reasons to write an emergency leave letter: Professional Communication, Legal and Employment Protection, Workplace Transparency, Personal Documentation, and Organizational Planning etc.
- Here is a basic template for emergency leave emails:
- Be clear and concise indicate immediacy and purpose in the subject line.
- Use a professional salutation in the greeting and immediately state the purpose of the email.
- Provide minimal, professional details, avoid oversharing personal information.
- Be realistic but flexible while specifying the expected duration of your leave.
- Suggest how your work responsibilities will be managed and provide alternative contact methods before closing the email.
- In conclusion, a well-crafted emergency leave letter helps in maintaining a professional relationship and demonstrating responsible communication. Avoid making common mistakes like oversharing personal details, being vague about leave duration, and using an unprofessional tone.
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Salesfuel
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How to Build A Strategic Account Management Plan for Sales
- Sellers who practice strategic account management are top performers and more likely to increase revenue.
- Strategic account management involves nurturing relationships with key clients to drive mutual success.
- To build a strategic account management plan, sellers must identify key accounts, build profiles, and create a comprehensive plan.
- Reaching out to key clients with personalized messages and inviting collaboration is crucial for success.
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Naukri Blog
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What Are Business Ethics?: Definition, Importance, Types and Principles
- Business ethics lay the foundation for a successful business and understanding what business ethics look like can be a game changer for any working professional.
- Business ethics represents the moral principles and standards that guide organizational behavior, decision-making, and interactions.
- Ethical practices demonstrate a company's authenticity and transparency, commitment to stakeholder well-being, ability to balance profit with principles, organizational integrity, and capacity for responsible leadership.
- Principle-based ethics, utilitarian ethics, duty-based ethics, virtue ethics, and care ethics are the most crucial types of business ethics that shape modern corporate conduct.
- Organizations that embrace core principles of business ethics such as integrity and honesty, respect for individual dignity, accountability and responsibility, fair competition and professional conduct, and social and environmental responsibility can create a positive work environment, build trust and reputation, and contribute to long-term growth.
- Business ethics impact employees' attitudes, behavior, and overall well-being. Ethical practices within an organization ensure fairness, transparency, and a sense of trust, fostering a positive work environment and employee growth and development.
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Naukri Blog
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How To Set Team Goals?
- Team goals are collective objectives that unite a group of individuals toward a common purpose.
- Successful organizations recognize that team goals are more than just checkboxes on a strategic plan.
- To set team goals, keep company goals in mind, use the SMART system, create an action plan, allow members to create their own goals, help your team with their responsibilities, and follow and track progress.
- The benefits of effective team goal-setting include improved efficiency, idea generation, innovation, team morale, and workplace satisfaction.
- Teams face challenges such as communication barriers, misalignment of individual and team objectives, and resistance to change when setting goals. Solutions to these challenges include comprehensive communication mapping, personalized goal mapping, and comprehensive change management.
- Effective team goal-setting requires continuous attention, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to collaboration.
- The steps to setting team goals include defining objectives, prioritizing and clarifying, setting deadlines, and monitoring and adjusting.
- The best team goal aligns with both organizational objectives and the team's strengths, and follows SMART criteria.
- Team goal-setting protocols involve a structured approach to define, implement, and achieve objectives, using tools such as project management software and check-ins to monitor progress.
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