Human Resources
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Shorter Meetings Make People Happier and More Productive
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Why do I need to attend all these boring meetings? Can I skip this meeting today? These are typical questions that I hear all the time. “Death by meeting” is a common complaint which sooner or later leads to lowered…
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Remote Work: Does It Really Improve Productivity?
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Remote work is getting more popular each year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2005 and 2015 the number of U.S. employees who telecommuted increased by 115%. That’s a lot! There are many concerns about allowing employees…
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How to Keep Millennials Motivated in the Workplace: What do Millennials Want?
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Each generation is a bit different. They have distinct expectations, priorities, cultural norms, levels of education, family status, and these issues, among others, affect the employment trends. It’s because shared generational memories of key events and experiences contribute to shaping…
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Dealing with Negative Coworkers: Strategies That Work
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We all know at least one chronic complainer. These are the people who truly believe that the whole world out to get them and they have to speak about that loud and clear all the time. They love to complain…
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How to Grow Leaders from Within Your Team
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When your team grows, it’s typically a good sign. It means that there is a demand from the business, the project itself is getting bigger and it’s probably because the pace needs to be faster. It’s also a great opportunity…
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Echo Chamber Prevents You From Hearing Others
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The echo chamber effect is described as blocking out information we do not like. This term comes from the acoustic echo chamber and how sounds vibrate and bounce in a closed space. We put some information to a chamber and…
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Strategies For Dealing With Narcissists in the Workplace
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The best way to effectively deal with a narcissist is to not deal with them at all. That’s what you can read in many professional books or articles. But sometimes it’s just impossible. A narcissist can be your boss or…
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How to Spot Narcissists in the Workplace?
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Although it’s not possible to define a complete list of narcissistic attributes, there are some common qualities which are widely noticed among narcissists. And just to be clear, working with narcissists doesn’t necessarily have only negative consequences. If you notice…
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The Dark Side of Success: Why Toxic People Get Ahead
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Imagine that you’ve got two types of people in a company. There is one kind that is selfish, manipulative, aggressive and cold-hearted. On the other hand, you have the sort of people who are friendly, warm, supportive and honest. Which…
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Praise Guide: How to Praise Your Teammates Effectively
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Whether you manage a team of 2 or 1000, motivating employees is the key to successful leadership. The way you acknowledge people can impact your relationships with them, especially in terms of building trust and social bonds. Although most of…