Merit, Excellence and Intelligence (MEI) emerges as DEI pushback broadens
A new approach to hiring and promotion, dubbed MEI (Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence), is gaining traction among some business leaders...
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- Jul 15
Middle managers have the keys to the organization, but are increasingly as dis-engaged as their workers
Middle managers, often heralded as the linchpin of organizational effectiveness, are finding themselves increasingly disengaged,...
- Jun 24
Bosses and employees aren't speaking the same language on skills
There is a growing disconnect between bosses and employees when it comes to the importance and types of skills needed in the modern...
- May 8
Title inflation becomes more common
In a bid to attract and retain talent, companies are increasingly resorting to title inflation, bestowing impressive-sounding titles on...
- Apr 15
Management crisis forces rethink of traditional promotion pipelines
A recent Gartner study reveals that nearly half of all managers are at risk of failure, a staggering statistic that highlights the...
- Mar 25
Learning and development becomes the crux of workplace adaption to AI
Once a backwater, learning and development (L&D) function has emerged as the crux of a successful strategic adaptation to AI-driven...
- Mar 25
Lessons for pumping up post-pandemic productivity
As businesses navigate the post-pandemic landscape, boosting productivity has become a top priority. A recent Atlassian study revealed...
- Mar 18
Middle managers struggle as the leadership gauntlet gets harder
Caught between the escalating demands from the C-suite and an increasingly restive workforce, the middle manager's role has become a...
- Mar 11
Deciphering policy relevance vs political rhetoric
Between Biden’s State of the Union Speech featuring a well-publicized call for paid leave and a hike in the minimum wage, Congressional...
- Mar 4
Delegation requires process not just trust
While trust between people is crucial, leaders must also build organizational processes for successful delegation, according to new...
- Feb 26
Changing needs and skill shortages prompt businesses to revising talent development
The skills gap has led more employers to prioritize abilities over degrees in hiring. Non-degree holders are often wrongly assumed to...
- Feb 19
Retirement rises again threatening critical experience
The "Great Retirement Boom," accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen a significant increase in the number of retirees, surpassing...
- Feb 6
Demographics and workplace disruption drive refocus on ‘productivity’
Measuring efficiency has never been more critical as hybrid work models raise questions about remote productivity and AI's impact on...
- Jan 30
Workers are suffering from a lack of clarity
A recent Gallup survey found fewer employees today can clearly articulate their roles and responsibilities compared to before the...
- Jan 22
Coursera launches new suite of enterprise targeted AI courses
Coursera has launched its GenAI Academy, a comprehensive training program aimed at equipping both employees and leaders with essential AI...
- Nov 5, 2023
What’s Driving Doubt of GenZ’s Workplace Readiness?
Concerns about Gen Z's readiness for the workforce are on the rise, with 40% of leaders expressing doubts about their preparedness,...
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