As academic research indicates, rushing to solve a seemingly complex problem can lead to sub-par results, writes Asher Lawson, assistant professor of decision sciences at INSEAD. Firms should encourage staffers to take the time they need to properly frame problems, and leaders should implement processes that prevent premature action, Lawson writes.
Around three-quarters of employees want information about their company's job opportunities and those who don't know about internal career paths are 61% more likely to quit, according to a study by Cornerstone People Research Lab and Lighthouse Research & Advisory. "As the days of lifetime commitments to a single employer fade in the rearview mirror, employees' desires to pivot, grow and stretch within their current companies are on the rise," Cornerstone stated.
"What goal would you shoot for if you knew failure wasn't an option?" is a great question to ask yourself to get out of your comfort zone and tackle new -- if frightening -- challenges, writes Robyn McLeod, who outlines three steps, including thinking about the rewards and committing to take one step toward it. "[I]f you can see a series of small steps rather than the giant leap required to get to your end goal, anything is possible," McLeod writes.
Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, plans to cut 12,000 jobs, which is more than 6% of its global workforce. It joins a number of other large tech companies that have been trimming their ranks, most recently Microsoft's announcement that it is cutting 10,000 jobs.
Leaders should prepare for the next recession by renewing efforts to recruit desired talent, helping managers improve coaching and communication skills, developing contingency plans and encouraging employees to offer ideas, writes Gallup's Ed O'Boyle. "Preparing for a potential recession can be a good time to make sure everyone is pulling in the same direction," O'Boyle writes.
Nearly 30% of the professionals surveyed by the social platform Fishbowl have used an artificial intelligence program such as OpenAI's ChatGPT in their work. Uses range from writing emails to brainstorming and summarizing meeting notes.
In a sign that the popularity of pickleball continues to run rampant, Andre Agassi, Michael Chang, John McEnroe and Andy Roddick will face one another in a tournament this April with a prize of $1 million. The Inaugural Pickleball Slam is set for April 2 in Florida. "We look forward to bringing together four of America's most iconic tennis legends for this groundbreaking competition, which heralds a new milestone for the fastest growing sport in America," said David Levy, co-CEO of event organizer Horizon Sports & Experiences.
