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What do you do when you meet someone new virtually or in person? If you can see them, you may immediately start to size them up and figure out where they “fit in” based on their appearance. We do this automatically because it provides a level of comfort in dealing with the new person, but

Workers across the country and around the world have spent much of the past year working from home, at a distance to one another, adapting to Zoom screens rather than conference rooms. As we move toward reopening and a return to the office, leaders may face challenges helping workers adjust to the changes that come

During my company’s first six years, my only exposure to culture was a boring session on the subject at a minor conference. To me, culture seemed like so much marketing fluff. I didn’t see the point—my people and I were all grown adults, after all. I thought we were mature enough to self-manage. It wasn’t

With transmission rates and the number of new Covid-19 infections declining in highly vaccinated countries, governmental agencies have substantially eased their guidance about masks and distancing. As normal activities resume, remote employees may now return to the workplace. Yet the pandemic is not over, and employers must continue to protect their workers and manage risk.

Software houses, or companies that develop software for clients, are a Polish export in the IT sector. This is confirmed by data from Clutch, which is the most important ranking service, including for software development companies. Its database contains 843 software houses from Poland, while only 430 are from Germany and 95 from Czechia. These

Around the world and in all areas of life, women are reimagining, redesigning and looking for better ways to make humanity and our planet thrive. As a whole, women’s empowerment will contribute to tackling climate change, ending poverty and helping meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. For example, in many cultures, women make the

As more people are getting vaccinated and fewer COVID-19 cases are being reported, things seem to be getting back to normal. I can see the eyes of CEOs and business owners light up when discussing the number of businesses reopening, workers finding jobs and shoppers visiting stores in person. Even so, it could take a

Lots of companies think they take training seriously, but many don’t really know if efforts are working. Proof? When budgets need cutting, “it’s an easy target,” says Deanne Kissinger, director of talent management and engagement at Duke Energy. “When it’s difficult to quantify the impact of a development program, it’s hard to find the reason

For many high-net-worth individuals, protecting their estates from both taxes (during life and at death) and creditors is of paramount importance. People in higher-profile occupations, such as business executives, can easily become targets for litigation either in their personal or professional lives. While trusts have always been effective instruments to protect against taxes and creditors,

For more, read our special report, “The Remarkable Power of Gratitude.”  1. It isn’t about money. “Money is compensation,” says Nelson. “Compensation is a right, recognition is a gift. Part of why recognition means so much is you don’t have to do it.” 2. Timing is everything. Nelson urges leaders to lose no opportunity to

Innovation ecosystems extend beyond startups to research and expert networks, which provide a great pipeline for futuristic and disruptive startups. Some examples include Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Ohio University, and Oregon State University, all of which support everything from technology development and commercialization to sustainability and entrepreneurship. Of course, the expected players are taking part as well: MIT is currently partnering

As the talent war continues to rage, CEOs want their human resource chiefs to spend more time finding, retaining and upskilling great employees, according to a new survey by Chief Executive and SHRM–the Society for Human Resource Management. But the survey, which polled 243 CEOs and 406 CHROs, also found CHROs wishing their CEOs spent

Talented executives are hunting for new opportunities to share their skills and are willing to shift to new companies. But not every applicant who responds to your recruitment strategies will be your company’s perfect match. You might need to update your hiring practices to attract and hire a long-term fit for your C-suite. Here are

For more than 20 years, Chester Elton and his co-author Adrian Gostick have been studying and writing about corporate culture while coaching thousands of CEOs at businesses large, medium and small. Across all of this, they’ve stumbled upon a single constant among all the top performers, one that might not be what you’d expect. “As

The pandemic recovery is finally in full swing. But the huge increase in online shopping over the past 18 months coupled with ongoing supply chain disruptions across multiple industries means that many businesses aren’t yet in full control of their destiny. As someone on the frontlines of the retail and manufacturing industries, I have seen

In a rebound from the pandemic and fuelled by enormous government stimulus and stored up consumer spending power, companies are hungry for opportunities to invest and grow internationally. For US firms, the world can look like a challenging place. Whatever it may feel like to those based there, the US routinely comes in as one

Digital Transformation (DX) remains on the top of the strategic plan for most CEOs worldwide. According to Forbes the majority of significant digital transformation will be implemented over the next two years. Nordstrom committed more than $1.4 billion in technology capital investments to enable rich cross-channel experiences and grow digital penetration to 45% over time. The

It’s easy to assume we know what they want due to a dangerous judgment error termed the false consensus effect. This problematic mental blindspot causes us to perceive others who we feel to be in our team as sharing our beliefs. That’s often not the case. The false consensus effect is one of over 100

While many businesses made it through the pandemic intact, it’s clear the human toll was significant. Look no further that the 2021 Edelman’s Trust Barometer that reveals “an epidemic of misinformation and widespread mistrust of societal institutions and leaders around the world.” Nearly 40 percent of workers, according to HRD Connect, indicate that they have become frustrated

With the normal pressures of work compounded by the pandemic, stress and burnout are proliferating in the business world.  Even before Covid-19, stress and burnout were ravaging the health of Americans. The number of hours worked is said by the non-profit American Institute of Stress to be the main source of job stress and this