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Three Reasons Hobbies Translate Into Productivity

Comatch

Work-related burnout is on the rise , with current findings indicating that 52% of all employees report professional fatigue, up 9% from a pre-COVID report. . Grappling with complex topics, meeting demanding deadlines, and working long hours are all part and parcel of life as a consultant.

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Critical Analysis Skills can put you a Step Ahead

Tom Spencer

It was an enriching experience, and the skills developed during this process could be useful in a corporate environment. If you lack a strong background and understanding of a particular subject area, reading a couple of background papers to familiarise yourself with the topic can help you to get up to speed. The bottom line.

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Do Independent Consultants Still Need Résumés?

Successful Independent Consulting

Developed implementation plan for 2-year program to align and simplify 65 HR policies and 3 systems across 21 domestic sites, impacting over 2,500 employees. Examples: Result was the smooth implementation of new expense-reporting software to 1,200 global employees, including the elimination of paper and faxing.

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Building Trust & Respect Through Non-Defensiveness

Nash Consulting

In one research project, subjects were hooked up to electrodes monitoring their brain functions and put into a virtual reality situation in which they were walking down a dark alley at night with the sound of footsteps approaching them from behind. At that moment, their amygdala experienced a whole lot of extra activity and blood flow.

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How to Give the Same Talk to Different Audiences

Harvard Business

If you’re asked to speak at a conference or event, it’s likely because you’ve demonstrated expertise in your particular subject. To provide a great experience for attendees, you generally want to focus on the topic the organizers have requested – the “greatest hits” that you’re known for.

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How to Get Your Team to Use Their Vacation Time

Harvard Business

In one study, researchers found that employees fear that their manager will think less of them for taking vacation. Keep track of how many vacation days employees have taken, and give periodic updates. ” Make it clear before the employee leaves that you don’t want them checking email or voicemail.

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Leaders Can’t Shy Away from Sensitive Topics, Even When It’s Awkward

Harvard Business

For many people, topics involving politics or social issues have been considered taboo at work. Although, I have to admit I definitely felt awkward broaching the subject. How do you handle them? What if you say the wrong thing? What if you sound stupid? What if you offend someone?