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DE&I and leadership: Why middle managers are key to a successful strategy

Insperity

Managers are in charge of decisions around: Project assignments Development opportunities, including who enjoys the opportunity and what the learning topic is Promotions Therefore, it’s important for managers to avoid favoritism or discrimination when considering employees for advancement.

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Managers can boost productivity by changing one word in their questions

Work Life

Management vs enablement Poor-quality managers impact team engagement by as much as 70% and we know disengaged employees are less productive. As a result, they can lean into a management style that favors commanding and controlling their team, making them accountable for all the decision-making and problem-solving.

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Top 9 HR Priorities You Should Steal From the Fortune 100 Best Companies

Great Place to Work

Where traditional HR roles might have focused on recruitment or the onboarding process, managed compliance, or promoted siloed initiatives, today’s HR is becoming an “all of the above” discipline. For HR leaders, these challenges are mixed in with the changing face of the profession. What does the future of HR look like?

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Navigating the next wave: The future of performance management

Office Vibe

Different criteria for different decisions Performance management isn’t just about appraisals and promotions — it’s also about compensation. Here are some strategies to future-proof your performance management practices: Embrace technology: Incorporate modern tools and software into your performance management toolkit.

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What Every Employer Should Know About Hiring and Engaging People With Disabilities

Great Place to Work

Promote an environment of inclusion and understanding Hiring people with disabilities fosters an inclusive work environment. Train managers on the accommodation process Managers are often the first people an employee with a disability will go to for guidance with accommodations during the hiring process or on the job.

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The One-Stop Guide to Effective Performance Appraisals

SnackNation

These sessions often give workers just what they need to enhance performance and earn promotions. Best for: Companies who don’t have other key processes linked to performance appraisals. To get it right, read some tips from the experts and even explore software solutions that take the burden of process management off your back.

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Ask a Manager speed round

Ask a Manager

irrational jealousy over colleague’s promotion. I declined to apply for an open teapot engineering manager position at least three times at my current employer. My manager regularly checks in with me to gauge my interest in the promotion. Management Tools & Techniques. Go for it, you’re fine.