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Business leaders say return to office provides more innovation

December 15, 2022
The battle to get employees back into the office is about to get more heated as we head into 2023.

Does layoff etiquette exist?

December 15, 2022
There isn’t any polite way to let employees know you’re getting rid of them. Your approach should consider that, as much as this is a business issue, you’re dealing with people and their livelihoods.

Are performance reviews a thing of the past?

December 15, 2022
If your company is heading into 2023 planning for nail-biting performance reviews, consider this: In a survey by BambooHR of almost 2,000 small and medium-sized businesses, 73% of HR representatives spend 10 hours or less on performance reviews every six months.

Get more than a little bit of respect

December 15, 2022
Executives who are not respected by their team can’t lead effectively. If your employees don’t respect you, they won’t obey your decisions or respond to your direction.

I want you back! Boomerangers on the move

December 15, 2022
While you may be tempted to say, “We’re not good enough for you. Don’t come back!” when an employee quits, experts say that’s the wrong strategy.

Why introverts make stellar employees

December 15, 2022
Now that employees are returning to the office, leaders are once again dealing with different personalities, including introverts. The ones who wear headphones all day may seem rude, but it’s just their way of saying they are deep into work and don’t want to be disturbed.

Female entrepreneurs on the rise

December 15, 2022
A new AARP national survey conducted in the summer of 2022 included a national sample of women ages 40-plus who had launched businesses since January 2020. Their passions ranged from cupcakes to health care to make-up to retail shopping or eCommerce businesses.

Are you over- or under-communicating with your team?

December 15, 2022
When a boss communicates less frequently, employees feel their managers lack empathy. But when CEOs communicate more, employees believe their leaders care. More than any other leadership failure, poor communication is at the top of the list.

Elon Musk vs. the WARN Act

December 15, 2022
Twitter employees accused new owner Elon Musk of violating the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 and a similar California policy when he laid off 3,700 workers, or around 50% of the company, without notice. It’s a reminder for all employers that this labor law must be followed.

What leaders are facing in 2023

December 15, 2022
The last two years have resembled a roller coaster with its highs and lows. Here’s what you need to know in the coming months.