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Your employees are freaking out over performance reviews. Here’s how to make them less stressful 08.05.2024 6:32

Stress hormones spike in the weeks before a performance evaluation. This chief people officer says this doesn’t have to be the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why we need fewer performance reviews—and more check-ins 07.05.2024 7:10

In his new book, leadership expert Ashley Goodall argues that check-ins are a more personal way for teams to set goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overcome the 4 barriers to building a “for all” culture 06.05.2024 8:41

Everyone should be involved in equity issues, from the CEO to the front-line staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the cofounder of Axios is a big fan of cutting meetings 03.05.2024 6:11

In his new book, ‘Just the Good Stuff,’ Jim VandeHei shares his productivity tips, including taking frequent inventory of his company—and his own job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Employers are upping benefits, but 91% of new mothers still struggle with returning to work 02.05.2024 5:52

In a new survey from benefits provider Carrot, Black and Hispanic women report having a more difficult time navigating pregnancy at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to advance in your career if your boss is disengaged 01.05.2024 4:48

Is your boss hard to track down? Do they miss meetings, or just generally seem checked out? Here’s how to deal—without it hurting your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 (kind of easy) ways to totally transform the hiring process 30.04.2024 6:44

Hiring is broken. On the latest episode of The New Way We Work, we ask: What if we burned it down and started over? Career expert Kimberly Brown imagines that new world with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 ways leaders can keep learning without appearing uninformed 29.04.2024 6:02

It’s vital for leaders to learn new skills. But the higher you rise in an organization, the harder it can be to expand your knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google’s productivity expert says this is the best way to start your day 26.04.2024 6:05

Here’s what your morning routine should look like, according to Laura Mae Martin, Google’s executive productivity advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do I ask for personal time off without disclosing why? 25.04.2024 4:09

In an ideal world where companies don’t nickel-and-dime PTO and managers trust their employees, it would be easy. But we don’t live in an ideal world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is how America’s childcare crisis is killing careers 24.04.2024 6:44

Faced with unaffordable childcare, low- and middle-income mothers often have to quit their jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A key ingredient for a happy workforce 23.04.2024 5:24

Volunteering provides benefits to the giver and the company; corporations should support employee efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you should learn to incorporate more humor at work 22.04.2024 5:12

It’s good not to take everything so seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to manage your anxiety about public speaking 19.04.2024 7:00

Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, is one of the most common phobias. But there are ways to manage your fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Managers can boost productivity by changing one word in their questions 18.04.2024 6:34

Inquiry-based managing could boost productivity and engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to implement a 4-day workweek 17.04.2024 5:48

Some contend that there are tremendous economic and social benefits to a condensed, more productive week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These are new rules for what’s appropriate to say at work 16.04.2024 5:33

Problematic language is lurking in all corners of the workplace. This guide will help you understand how to communicate more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are micro-sabbaticals the answer to our work crisis? 15.04.2024 5:39

This might just be the modern antidote to the burnout epidemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 habits of instantly likable people 12.04.2024 6:11

Some folks have qualities that draw others to them. Here are some habits they practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t fall into the trap of ‘get stuff done.’ Focus on these 3 things instead 11.04.2024 5:56

Leaders need to know that to get stuff done, it’s really about careful orchestration—not about working harder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What to say when a coworker (or manager) gets laid off 10.04.2024 5:56

It can be awkward to figure out what to say, but it’s important to reach out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These strategies can help with dealing with a bully at work 09.04.2024 4:23

Here’s how to handle a workplace bully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 ways to make more effective decisions 08.04.2024 5:05

Workers can learn how to make better decisions throughout both their careers and personal lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 essential questions managers should ask themselves when delegating 05.04.2024 5:44

If you systematically ask yourself these three questions when you delegate work, you can significantly reduce wasteful overhead and increase the speed and ownership of your teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you say when you just don’t know the answer in a job interview? 04.04.2024 5:48

If the hiring manager asks you something tricky, here’s exactly what to do—and what to definitely avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices