6 ways to engage employees' passion at work Leaders who unlock employee passion rather than employee engagement understand that intrinsic motivation is more desirable than external motivators such as pay or praise, writes Naphtali Hoff. "Look beyond people's knowledge, talents and experiences to see what makes them tick and what kind of work will really get them going," Hoff writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (5/11)
Leaders who can read nonverbal cues have a leg up in nurturing effective relationships, especially if they also show care and concern for others, give sincere encouragement and understand people's motivations, writes Krista Brown. "Ask 'why' repeatedly as you learn to understand the motivations behind people's actions," Brown writes. Full Story: Science of People (5/10)
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Tech can streamline hiring across borders HR technology companies are providing platforms that can increase and speed the hiring of workers across geographies by streamlining offer letters, visa applications, tax compliance and onboarding. "A secure, centralized communications center allows everyone involved in the process to keep track of what's going on around the clock," says Richard Burke, CEO of Envoy Global. Full Story: Society for Human Resource Management (tiered subscription model) (5/4)
Bersin: Choose employees carefully as slowdown looms Employers should prepare for the impending economic slowdown by approaching recruitment like careful stock market investors, writes Josh Bersin. Define your company's brand, offer competitive wages, train existing employees to work in other departments and make it easy for people to apply for jobs, Bersin writes. Full Story: Josh Bersin blog (5/11)
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Tyson to expand carpooling perk for employees Tyson is growing its partnership with Commute with Enterprise, which addresses barriers to employment by providing employees access to a carpooling service and rented vehicle. "This program gives them a reliable way to work while also helping them save money," said said Hector Gonzalez, head of labor and team member relations. Full Story: Meat & Poultry Online (5/11)
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A pair of 2-year-old twins became separated in 1974 when one of the children got lost in a market in South Korea. The lost child was eventually adopted by a couple in the US. After being raised in different family environments and cultures, the twins were reunited in 2020 with the help of DNA testing. The twins have since agreed to let experts study them to determine to what extent certain human characteristics are, as they say, nature versus nurture. The results are fascinating. Full Story: ScienceAlert (Australia) (5/10)
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