7 bad leadership habits to leave behind this year | Agency divides workday and tools to empower teams | Charts show how work hours changed in last 150 years
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Matt Casey, co-founder of people management software platform DoThings, uses what he calls "lazy management," which puts the onus on the worker, not manager, to determine their raise, track time off and present a case for a promotion. Employees responded positively and appreciated having more control over their career, he says. Full Story: Fast Company online (1/6)
7 bad leadership habits to leave behind this year In 2021, be a better leader by initiating communication with your team, being less dominant in meetings, using one-on-ones for coaching instead of chit-chat and being clear about your team's role in organizational strategy, writes Art Petty. "Go where they are, meet them in their environment and adapt your communication style to their needs," he writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (1/5)
Agency divides workday and tools to empower teams Public relations and marketing agency Idea Grove tamed workplace distractions by designating team members as makers that need time to do "deep work," or managers who can take on time-sensitive tasks. John Lacy, president and COO, says they set new ground rules on communication, including picking up the phone for immediate needs and using Slack or email for asynchronous communication. Full Story: Fast Company online (1/5)
Lots of stories have been written about how work hours have changed during the pandemic, but this piece isn't about that. It's about how work hours have changed since 1870, including charts that highlight specific countries. Full Story: World Economic Forum (1/5)
29% of professionals would quit if remote not an option More than half of U.S. workers currently work remotely, and a recent survey found that 29% of working professionals say they would leave their job if that option is removed. "Flexibility over where they work will be viewed much like the way a 401(k) is viewed - as a basic component of the employment deal," said Brian Kropp, chief of HR research at Gartner. Full Story: USA Today (1/5)
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Remotely address co-workers' most annoying habits The move toward more remote work unfortunately hasn't diminished co-workers' ability to take credit for the work you do. Learn how to handle this and other frustrating habits in this podcast with transcript. Full Story: FM (12/16)
The pandemic has not been kind to wine tasting. Many wineries have adjusted to lockdowns and social distancing protocols, but it's still been a rough go. If wine is your thing, this article features 28 wineries that offer virtual tastings. Full Story: San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (tiered subscription model) (1/5)
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