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How to Avoid the Unexpected Consequences of Your DEI Policy

Harvard Business

Will the DEI policy you’re about to implement actually hurt some of the people you’re trying to help? Think about variation within the group of people the policy is aimed at helping; for example, whether the experiences of most women employees might differ from women managers. First, consider subgroups. Second, think big.

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Research: Do New Hires Really Understand Your Policies?

Harvard Business

A new study suggests that employers overestimate how informed employees feel when they agree to policies, contracts, and even extra tasks at work — which can result in disengagement and turnover.

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The Best Return-to-Office Policies Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All

Harvard Business

A conversation with Gartner’s Kimberly Shells on crafting human-centric RTO policies.

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When Someone You Manage Isn’t Following the Return-to-Office Policy

Harvard Business

How do you strike the right balance between following company policies and understanding the needs of your employees? What should you do if some of your team members still don’t want to come into the office after your company has imposed a mandate?

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

Managing and Enforcing Expense Policies 📊 Understand how to develop and enforce company expense policies that promote financial discipline and cost-efficiency. Effective Cash Flow Management 🔑 Learn strategies to manage your cash flow efficiently, ensuring liquidity and financial stability.

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How Private Equity Firms Are Creating Value with AI

Harvard Business

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Research: Why Employees Violate Cybersecurity Policies

Harvard Business

Stress can reduce people’s tolerance for rules that seem to get in the way of doing their jobs.

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