4 ways to take the conflict out of team conversations | 5 principles to connect with employees | How over-reliance on AI might change workplace dynamics
Minimize or avoid conflict between team members by setting clear goals and commitments and creating a culture where everyone maintains a sense of curiosity and genuine connection with others, write Karin Hurt and David Dye. "If you've not invested in the relationship, or the other person doesn't trust your intentions, even the most carefully chosen words will fall flat," they note. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (5/24)
Making the Connection
5 principles to connect with employees Beverly Kaye, author of "Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay," recommends creating a work environment where employees feel valued. That's done using five core principles--listening, empowering, appreciating, developing, and engaging--to unlock employees' potential. Full Story: Training magazine (5/21)
The Landscape
How over-reliance on AI might change workplace dynamics Workplace leaders increasingly fear that AI might "pose a risk to the human experience," writes Amelia Dunlop of Deloitte Digital. In this commentary, Dunlop covers four areas of potential conflict, including how over-reliance on AI might hamper "the accuracy, thoroughness, and diversity of thought needed for high-quality work." Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (5/28)
Chief HR officers gave workforce happiness an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 in a StrategicCHRO360 survey, which found heavy workloads and a fast pace are having a negative effect on employees' mental health. About three-fourths of CHROs indicated they offer resources and programs to support mental wellness, with counseling, telehealth services, paid time off and flexible scheduling among the most common benefits. Full Story: StrategicCHRO360 (5/24)
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Niche tech skills put most job-seekers ahead of others Having broad work experience and knowledge sets are definitely an advantage when trying to land a tech role, but those who have high-demand niche skills are mostly prioritized by executives. Some of these niche skills include applied deep learning, practical applications of ChatGPT, cyberextortion, and ESG for supply chains. Full Story: Dice Insights (5/24)
Balancing Yourself
Code-switching is stressful, but can also be powerful For Black and other minority employees, code-switching -- talking or acting in ways that "fit in" with the dominant culture in the office -- remains a necessity but "can inadvertently reinforce stereotypes," writes LaFawn Davis, the SVP of ESG at Indeed. "While it comes with its challenges and dilemmas, it is also a powerful means of navigating a world that may not always appreciate the richness of our identities," Davis concludes. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (5/24)
How a hobby away from work can sharpen work skills Whether you learn to dance, master a second (or third) language or take improv classes, having a hobby outside of the office can "benefit your creativity and leadership skills, thus benefiting both the individual and the organization," writes executive health coach Julian Hayes II. "In a business world that shows no signs of slowing down, hobbies aren't just a nice-to-have; they're essential," Hayes writes. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (5/21)
Dogs flying BARK Air won't be relegated to a cargo hold but will have a seat of their own along with treats before boarding and spa treatments and "barkaccinos" in flight. CEO and BarkBox founder Matt Meeker says the idea came after he had trouble booking flights for his Great Dane, Hugo. Flying with your pooch will be costly; an international one-way ticket is $8,000, and domestic fare is $6,000 for one person and one pup. Full Story: Reuters (5/23)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
"Hello Earth! Greetings from the STS-43 Crew. This is the first _______ from space. ..." That's the start of the first email sent from Shuttle Atlantis STS-43. What's in the blank?
