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Mar 29, 2023
In turbulent times are remote workers more vulnerable?
Proximity bias is human nature. We connect more strongly in a shared environment - so it’s not paranoia to worry that office-based colleagues might get preferential treatment should redundancies strike. In fact, this is a feeling 78% of American workers have.
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Aug 11, 2022
Make Yourself a More Marketable Human Resources Candidate
It’s a great time to be an HR professional. The pandemic caused unprecedented disruptions across almost every industry, especially what it means to be in human resources - but it has also increased the demand for top HR professionals like you.
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May 24, 2022
Are You Ready? Switching Off Autopilot & Gearing Up for Change
The Future of Work is here, but are you ready? New research from LHH uncovers the state of readiness in today’s workforce. Dr. Mary Clare Race, Chief Innovation and Product Officer at LHH, introduces the Readiness Index — a game-changing study of the conscious and subconscious drivers behind preparing for a changing career.
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May 20, 2022
How to Build a Network When You Don’t Think You Have One
Think beyond the obvious when building a network. “Everybody you know is your network. Everyone—from former colleagues, to suppliers, relatives and friends, to your dentist and people in community or leisure activities. Ask yourself, ‘who do I know?’ That’s your network.”
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Sep 30, 2021
What’s Your Story? How to Build Your Online Professional Brand
Employers are spending more time than ever before doing web searches to vet prospective hires and even existing employees and, for the most part, they are finding that everyone has more or less the same online presence. If there was only some way to distinguish yourself from the online throng.
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Sep 27, 2021
Disconnected Leaders and Employees: Why Career Development Expectations are Not Being Met and How to Bridge the Gap
It would not be an understatement to say that employees have high expectations around career development. However, it’s equally true that their current employers are not doing enough to meet those expectations.
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Aug 12, 2021
4 Things Leaders Can Do to Ensure They Are Transforming Themselves for the Future
There are some very basic things senior business leaders can do to transform themselves at the same pace and magnitude as they are trying to change their organizations.
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May 24, 2021
Why the Value of Outplacement is Always Higher than Cash
If your organization is debating between offering cash or career transition support to impacted employees, here are some important things you should know before making a final decision.
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Jun 15, 2020
5 Tips for Remote Networking
COVID-19 and the shift to remote work have transformed professional networking into a fully virtual experience. To help you navigate networking in a virtual environment, here are our top five tips for building relationships remotely and mastering online professional networking.
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May 17, 2020
The Great Work-from-Home Experiment: How COVID-19 is Accelerating the Future of Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly accelerated the shift to remote work, reshaping employee engagement, productivity, and team management. As businesses adapt to this new norm, understanding remote work trends, policies, and best practices is essential for leading successful remote teams and preparing for the future of work.
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May 12, 2020
The Good, the Bad and the Awkward: Tips for Making Video Calls Better
As remote work becomes a permanent part of the workplace, video conferencing skills are essential for productivity, team connection, and work-life balance. Using the right tools and practicing effective video call etiquette can strengthen virtual collaboration, foster a digital workplace, and prepare teams for the future of work. This guide offers tips for improving video calls to enhance engagement and ensure successful online meetings.
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May 04, 2020
What Lies Ahead: Three Fundamental Changes to How We'll Work Post-Pandemic
As the future of work evolves, organizations face transformative changes in remote work, hybrid models, and digital transformation. Adapting to this new normal requires a renewed focus on employee engagement, workplace culture, and leadership development to navigate economic uncertainty and build organizational resilience. Discover how these trends are reshaping our approach to work and preparing us for what lies ahead.