A workplace should be psychologically safe for employees, but instances of gaslighting and psychological manipulation can make a workplace toxic. Gaslighting occurs when leaders undermine employees' competence and confidence, trivialize their concerns, or exert unnecessary control. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (5/6)
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Recruiting & Retention
Employers adapting talent strategies to AI, survey finds A Deloitte survey found 75% of workforce leaders plan to change their talent strategies over the next two years because of generative AI, writes Deloitte's Costi Perricos, who adds employers likely will create new roles and change organizational culture to focus on employee development and building trust in the technology. "As organizations move forward on their GenAI journeys, I believe they'll likely need to focus on driving tangible benefits and value creation in order to scale up GenAI deployments beyond pilots and proofs of concept," Perricos writes. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (5/3)
Many employers integrating value-based care into health benefits A Milken Institute report showed about one-third of employers are integrating value-based care strategies into their employer-sponsored health plans, and another third are looking to understand best-fit accountable care strategies for their organizations. The survey, which included responses from 72 employers, found the top three tenets of accountable care when making health benefits include expanding preventive care, enhancing primary care access and prioritizing whole-person health. Full Story: MedCity News (5/7)
Path to Workforce
Maine colleges, defense industry partner in training plan Maine's community colleges and universities are partnering with the defense industry and the US Navy in the new nonprofit Maine Defense Industry Alliance to train defense workers. The state's $3.2 billion defense industry needs to add 1,200 to 1,700 workers a year and upskill its existing workforce. Full Story: Mainebiz (5/5)
The HR Leader
CEO's road trip unveils importance of connections A two-month long road trip to visit all of his 25 employees scattered around the country taught Interaction Associates CEO Barry Rosen that "desk location" doesn't matter as much as forming a connection with his team and learning about their needs, expectations and concerns. Rosen writes that his trip embodied the best aspects of teamwork including planning, problem-solving and evaluation as well as a reminder to him that self-care is important, whether one is traveling or working from home. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (5/7)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
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How are you perceived as a leader? Do your peers and team members see someone positive and approachable? Someone who listens and takes in information? Or do they see someone jaundiced and impatient? Someone who is more of a hurdle than a gate? In today’s Leadership & Development story from LinkedIn, Insulet Chief Executive Jim Hollingshead talks about a time when a colleague let him know how he was perceived by others in a business deal they were working. “At one point, a partner I was working with closely came to me and said, before we had one of our European operations meetings, ‘Every time you walk into that meeting, you come across as so negative. What I want you to do is focus on your emotional stance when you walk into meetings. Focus on how you want to come across’,” Hollingshead said in the interview. The tough words stuck with Hollingshead. He took them to heart and credits them for making him a more effective leader. I needed to hear this today. I need to be more mindful of my “emotional stance” and what I’m projecting to others. I’ve walked into meetings and I know my face says, “I don’t care what you people decide today, I’m not changing my process.” That needs to change. A stubborn will is like a guillotine for creativity and innovation. It’s also one of the fastest ways to lose trust and respect of your peers. And I can’t have that. What about you? Are you mindful of how others perceive you? Is it important? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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