Developing empathy requires self-awareness, self-management, patience, endurance, and lots and lots of practice but you can learn it with time and dedication.
The experience of a new employee’s first day of work sets the tone for first impressions and confirming they made the right decision to work for you. Managers are already busy, but take time the first day to show the new employee you’re grateful they’re a part of your team and will support them to be successful.
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“Some of it is just practice — just doing it and practicing,” Warren Buffett said. “And it worked. That’s the most important degree I have.”
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Peer-To-Peer Recruiting Really Works — Just Ask Kevin Durant
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Research shows companies with 20-200 employees are hiring the most.
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Some companies are changing vacation policies to Unlimited PTO. Eligible employees need approval, but starting first day of employment are granted a flexible PTO program to be used for vacation, sick time, and personal responsibilities, balancing work commitments.
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Over half of Millennials want to work with a sense of purpose and have a strong desire for work-from-home policies. The savviest businesses are not waiting for some tipping point to react. They are adjusting their approach to managing and communicating with employees now.
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Utilizing on-demand talent is a growing portion of every company’s operations.
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Book Review
A new book Agile Talent, found that over half executives report increasing their use of outside expertise and sourcing talent from “the cloud.” While cost is clearly a consideration, managers describe the primary benefits of agile talent as increasing flexibility, speed, and innovation. In short: it’s better, not cheaper.