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The HR I.Q. Test: June ’21

06/01/2021
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

In a way, we’re all salespeople

05/27/2021
You can learn a lot from salespeople about persuading your fellow managers to your way of thinking. Don’t focus only on what you need from your “prospect.” Instead, ask, “What does the other manager need in order to do what I’m asking?” Adapt these three steps to winning approvals, gathering support, and influencing decisions.

Motivate with clear instructions

05/27/2021
Your employees are ready to take on the tasks you assign, but they’ll do them better and more willingly if they’re confident in the instructions you give. One trick is to think about how instructions that seem clear to you might be misunderstood by your crew. Unfortunately, that can happen more easily than you think. Here are a few examples.

Don’t take it personally! How managers can avoid liability in employee lawsuits

05/26/2021
Understanding all the legal do’s and don’ts of managing employees can be difficult. And If employees (or ex-employees) decide to file a lawsuit, they can sometimes sue their managers directly in addition to suing the company. To reduce the possibility of personal liability, here are five important actions.

Steady the ship when employees lose their balance: 3 tips

05/12/2021
Employee disengagement or burnout isn’t always apparent, and some employers may be in for a surprise if and when the COVID-19 pandemic winds down. Leaders need to learn how to recognize when the people around them—peers, colleagues, but especially subordinates—are out of balance or are heading in the wrong direction.

The HR I.Q. Test: May ’21

05/01/2021
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Post-pandemic, onboarding must build company culture

04/27/2021
The pandemic has laid bare the shortcomings of traditional new-hire onboarding practices, according to researchers at the Gartner business advisory firm.

The HR I.Q. Test: April ’21

04/01/2021
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Horror tales have value

03/12/2021
Every group has its horror stories—those tales of the bad customer, the bad boss or just the bad day that people still shake their heads at long after the original situation is over. Dig into them for details, and you can add to your group’s shared knowledge and culture.

The HR I.Q. Test: March ’21

03/01/2021
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.