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How to create more meaningful connections when everyone works from home 22.07.2024 7:03

For companies that have chosen remote work, this COO writes, leaders have to be intentional in their efforts to foster connection and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is coffee badging? How some hybrid employees are finding a new way to quiet quit 19.07.2024 4:07

Some companies with in-office mandates are beginning to implement minimum-hour requirements following a trend of employees staying for the least amount of time they can get away with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 ways leaders can instill core values throughout their organization 18.07.2024 7:06

According to Gallup, companies that align employee behaviors with core values experience a 29% increase in workforce engagement and a 23% increase in profitability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Myths about workplace culture 17.07.2024 5:55

A manufactured culture creates more resentment than inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 personality traits that might hold you back from getting promoted 16.07.2024 6:50

These factors might be preventing you from getting more responsibility. But the good news is that it’s not too late to make a change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 proven ways leaders can inspire disengaged employees 15.07.2024 7:01

How to think about tapping into the latent capacity of the seemingly disengaged fence-sitters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What matters most to staff well-being? An office window with mysterious and coherent views 12.07.2024 5:56

When it comes to employee well-being, flashy perks seem less attractive for workers than a more basic but often overlooked one: a window with a good view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The college-to-corporate pipeline is facing extinction. Here’s why 11.07.2024 9:14

Gen Zers are rejecting thankless corporate jobs and stifling college debt—and embracing the internet economy, this Gen Z cofounder says. His new venture, Whop, helps aspiring online entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why ‘customer obsession’ is the new customer service 10.07.2024 5:22

It’s time to expand ‘customer service’ beyond the call center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to ask better questions to solve any problem 09.07.2024 6:06

If you’ve reached a career inflection point or you’re unhappy with your job or frustrated by managing a team, take a beat and ask yourself these questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to fight procrastination when you’re self-employed 08.07.2024 6:42

In the past year, I’ve made progress on addressing the root cause of my distraction. Here’s what works for me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These 3 policies can help reduce burnout in the workplace 03.07.2024 6:58

Workers are burning out, and companies are feeling the consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to be more memorable at work—and get a promotion 02.07.2024 5:57

If your goal at work is to get promoted and to move up the food chain, then you need to be noticed by those who make decisions about promotions. That means your immediate supervisor, as well as the leaders above them, need to know who you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re struggling to find focus after vacation, read this 01.07.2024 4:58

For the skeptics and lifelong multitaskers who insist they’re proficient and productive, multiple studies have been done to bust the myth that you can pull off the juggling act with aplomb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Initial results of several hotly-contested state Assembly primaries offered a view Tuesday night into which way the political winds are blowing for New York City Democrats — with most incumbents holding onto their seats and maintaining the status quo. " 28.06.2024 8:51

These five tips can help you improve your email communication skills and ensure that you come across as sincere rather than cold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Great Resignation is over, but workers still want to quit 27.06.2024 3:48

In a new PwC survey, 28% of respondents said they were likely to switch jobs within the next year—up from 19% in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What to do when your boss is demoralizing your team 26.06.2024 5:19

There are steps you can take to maintain agency and steadiness at work, even when your boss constantly changes their mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to finally go on a guilt-free vacation 25.06.2024 7:01

If you’ve been working during PTO, you’re not alone. But it can mean returning to the office more drained than ever. Here’s how to fight that temptation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to train your brain to embrace change 24.06.2024 6:31

Change can be scary, but here’s how to embrace it and make it work for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can I ask a hiring manager to reconsider if I don’t get the job? 21.06.2024 3:22

If you don’t get the job, you have nothing to lose by asking for feedback. It shows the desire to learn and will differentiate you from other candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What matters more to success, talent or hard work? A psychologist explains 20.06.2024 5:20

The relationship between talent and effort is rather more complex than people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to set boundaries at work, even if you’re new 19.06.2024 6:42

“In the beginning of your career, you can feel invincible—like you can do anything,” says this expert. “But the brain needs rest and breaks to perform at its peak capability.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Burnout is leading more employees to turn down promotions 18.06.2024 3:42

Not all millennials and Gen Z workers are looking to advance in their careers, and some are actively looking to move down the career ladder, says this expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New study finds that hybrid work boosts morale—and profits 17.06.2024 5:29

While many workplaces continue to grapple with the remote work debate, a new study may settle the discussion once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to succeed at work when you don’t get enough feedback from your boss 14.06.2024 7:41

Most people don’t receive meaningful feedback at work, but you can chart a path to success following these guidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices