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How Caring Leaders Create High Performance Workplaces

Great Place to Work

They prioritize employee well-being and take the time to learn about each individual employee’s goals and needs. PCL Construction offers rotating weekend project schedules to allow workers to flex their time and participate in important family activities.

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Smart training starts with smart hiring.

Ruby

A fair number of our own team members here at Ruby used to work in retail, hospitality, education, food service, and other careers that equipped them with strong customer communication skills. It’s time to prioritize soft skills —and to recognize those who have them as the experts and specialists they are.

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slow employee listening to podcasts, interviewing with a cold, and more

Ask a Manager

I’ve managed to grow this “side job” while also managing several extracurricular and volunteer positions, graduating in three years, and maintaining a 3.9 These combined responsibilities have made me an expert in time-management, prioritization, and organization—strengths that would prove invaluable in the (X) role.

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Employee Engagement Challenges: Perspectives and Solutions

Vantage Circle

At times, managers might fall into the trap of micromanagement with good intentions - ensuring quality work or meeting deadlines. It can reduce their productivity due to constant interruptions, missed information, and difficulty in prioritizing tasks. However, the long-term consequences can outweigh any short-term gains.

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employers need to hire more people with disabilities … here’s how

Ask a Manager

We’ve seen incredible results across a variety of sectors and industries – everything from IT to construction, retail to customer service, and more. Employers, take a look at your current hiring process and see what you prioritize. Melwood works with employers to help them take the first step.

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The most innovative companies in the workplace for 2025

Work Life

Exos has tapped into its expertise in sports performance by designing a corporate wellness program that prioritizes recovery rather than endless hustle. The companion provides post-call follow-ups and summaries, prioritizes and identifies tasks from voicemails, and summarizes SMS threads, all within the app.

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24 Good-to-Have Core Competencies Examples

Attendance Bot

While organizations prioritize flashy skills like creativity and technical expertise, they often overlook this foundational competency. For example, many large retailers use value as a core competency, focusing on competitive pricing to build market share and attract cost-conscious customers. Basic: Explore new ideas and techniques.