How leaders can help people realize their dreams TikTok posters are clear that they "do not dream of labor," which means leaders need to create jobs that provide challenges, autonomy and a sense of meaning, even if work is not all people are seeking, writes Julie Winkle Giulioni. "Achievement, accomplishment and recognition are at the heart of what many people find themselves dreaming of," Giulioni writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (5/12)
Why every leader needs a strong deputy Early Antarctic expeditions teach the value of a second in command who can foster team cohesion and serve as a sounding board for their boss, writes Brad Borkan. "And it helps with succession planning: having a proven and experienced second-in-command means that it's easier for the leader to move higher in the organization, because there is someone to step into their former role who can ensure continuity and consistency," Borkan writes. Full Story: Strategy+Business (5/12)
Training employees who have leadership potential prepares them to step in as the company grows and needs more managers, operations professional Scott Miker writes. Teach them to take responsibility for their work, shift from snap decisions to systems thinking, manage time, and aim for progress over perfection, Miker notes. Full Story: Entrepreneur (5/10)
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Helping employees develop internal career paths and identifying skills they'll acquire along the way should start from the top down, be flexible and include mentoring. Various studies show that employees rank advancement opportunities above compensation, and a Glassdoor study found that 73% of employees switch companies to advance in their careers. Full Story: Association for Talent Development (5/2022)
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Few Manhattan office workers have returned full time Only 8% of Manhattan employees have gone back to the office full time, while 28% remain on a fully remote work schedule, according to the Partnership for New York City. The survey found that 78% of workplaces are now using a hybrid model, compared with just 6% before the onset of the pandemic. Full Story: The New York Times (5/10)
Should you give counteroffers to departing employees? Counteroffers should be used with caution, because they can cause tension within a team and don't necessarily address the underlying cause of dissatisfaction, writes Mita Mallick, head of inclusion, equity and impact at Carta. "If you extend a counteroffer to an employee, it should be well thought through and not just a moment of desperation to hold onto talent," says Jill Katz, founder and chief change officer of Assemble HR Consulting. Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (5/11)
Anyone who's ever owned a dog for a significant amount of time knows that feeding it is anything but inexpensive. Of course, that's because pet food companies can get away with charging whatever they want. But as Vox's Benji Jones has learned, there's a lot more to it. Apparently, the surprising complexity of pet food is a major reason for its high cost. The pandemic's toll on the meat economy hasn't helped, either. Full Story: Vox (5/12)
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