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What's the Difference Between a Manager and a Leader?
Managers focus on getting the current job done. But a leader looks at the big picture. Here are five ways to turn your managers into leaders.
Explore These 10 Cities for the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America
With the country's steady job growth, pursuing a dream career in an unfamiliar city could be the perfect New Years resolution. We dug into ABODO's recent report about the best cities for America's fastest growing jobs to help you decide where to explore.
How to Implement a Data-Driven HR Program
Figuring out how to successfully implement data-driven HR is a business challenge every company wanting to maintain or gain a competitive advantage will face in 2017. But for all the good that data-driven HR can do for business, there are still a lot of questions about how to successfully implement a data-driven program in the first place. Here's how to answer them.
These Are the Recruiting Trends to Watch in 2017
In 2017, 56 percent of teams say their hiring volume will increase, creating a need for smarter recruiting tech, better talent rediscovery and careful attention to not just how many people you hire, but who you hire. Take a look at how these trends will impact recruiting in the New Year.
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10 ways to conduct one-on-one meetings with impact
One of the basic premises of being an effective leader is to have regular one-on-one meetings with your staff. Yet often, these meetings feel like torture to the employee, lacking forethought and focus. In such cases, leaders need to recognize that the value of these interactions extends beyond mere formality. To make these one-on-ones effective, leaders should prepare for each meeting, set clear agendas and actively listen to their employees' concerns and feedback.
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Conversation starters managers employee 1 on 1 meetings
As a manager, you play an integral role in ensuring lines of communication between yourself and your employees remain open and healthy. One way to do this is by ensuring you and your employees participate in regular, meaningful one-on-one meetings. But sometimes, it can be difficult to know how to start the conversation – and keep it going.