Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT could have a significant impact on daily operations and decision-making processes. Here are several ways these tools could affect tasks related to consulting, talent evaluation and workplace communication.

Managers who have allowed recalcitrant but talented team members to run the show, ignored problems or sought to be liked over being respected may be at the root of employee retention troubles, writes speaker and consultant Marlene Chism. "Be crystal clear about the behaviors you expect in the future and what the consequences will be if the undesired behaviors continue," Chism writes.

Coaching is a valuable benefit to offer to high-performing employees, but the opportunity must be presented in the right way to get their full buy-in, writes Laura Weldy, a woman's leadership coach. Weldy advises emphasizing how coaching can unlock potential, accelerate career growth and show the employee that they are being viewed as leadership potential.

A survey by Alegeus found that more than three-quarters of workers expect their employers to help them prepare financially for future health care expenses, over and above existing health insurance and retirement plan benefits. Eleven percent of respondents said their employers already offer some of these extra benefits, and the report noted that healthy grocery services, financial wellness help and support for life planning are offerings that could be added.

After having virtual meetings for months during the pandemic, professors Hanna Tervanotko and Helen Dixon decided to travel to see each other for a short writing retreat. Virtual communication can limit effective communication and foster self-consciousness, while in-person meetings deepen connection and lead to moments of creativity and discovery, Tervanotko and Dixon write.

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