Workplace deception has reached crisis levels, with significant increases in fraud, particularly among executives, writes Pamela Meyer, CEO of Calibrate Advanced Training Solutions. Organizations, led by HR departments, should implement comprehensive lie detection training that focuses on understanding verbal and nonverbal cues and ethical truth elicitation practices to improve transparency and reduce fraud, Meyer says.
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Nearly half of US workers (45%) face employer nondisclosure agreements, potentially preventing them from reporting discrimination, according to studies by Lift Our Voices and Pennsylvania State University. The findings show a higher prevalence among women and underrepresented populations -- underscoring the need for policy reforms -- and notes that litigation offers higher win rates and payouts compared to forced arbitration.
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Organizations can boost employee engagement by helping workers set goals that are both inspiring and realistic, Tiffani Martinez writes. Martinez highlights the need for companies to consider intrinsic motivations, balance individual and organizational goals, and encourage personal growth to maximize the benefits of goal setting.
New research from Principal Financial Group highlights misunderstandings about retirement finances, with 56% of respondents reporting that they believe they will need to have saved 30 times their annual salary before leaving the workforce. In addition, more than half indicated that they will be able to withdraw 10% of their savings every year.
Accountability is essential for success, although it can feel unwelcome, says Steve Keating, who offers nine steps to create a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations, checking in regularly with team members, encouraging ownership and maintaining open communication. "Share examples of accountability leading to positive outcomes to inspire others," Keating notes.
Not many Americans know how to hold a cricket bat, let alone know what one is, but cricket was a popular sport in the US in the early 20th century. Which country claims to have originated it?
