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Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT could have a significant impact on daily operations and decision-making processes. Here are several ways these tools could affect tasks related to consulting, talent evaluation and workplace communication. Full Story: CFO (4/3)
Helping workers who are also caregivers Employers, here's a way to show your support for workers who are also family caregivers. The on-demand Prepare to Care Workshop offers tips and resources and can make caring for a loved one more manageable. Ask your employees to register today.
Managers who have allowed recalcitrant but talented team members to run the show, ignored problems or sought to be liked over being respected may be at the root of employee retention troubles, writes speaker and consultant Marlene Chism. "Be crystal clear about the behaviors you expect in the future and what the consequences will be if the undesired behaviors continue," Chism writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (4/3)
Get The Most Out of Year 1 Using An LMS That first year using new eLearning tech is filled with decisions. From planning and implementation to roll out and reporting, this eBook examines expectations for first-time tech buyers and experienced learning leaders alike. Get the eBook.
How to present coaching as a career opportunity Coaching is a valuable benefit to offer to high-performing employees, but the opportunity must be presented in the right way to get their full buy-in, writes Laura Weldy, a woman's leadership coach. Weldy advises emphasizing how coaching can unlock potential, accelerate career growth and show the employee that they are being viewed as leadership potential. Full Story: Training magazine (3/31)
Benefits & Compensation
Workers interested in extra support for health care costs A survey by Alegeus found that more than three-quarters of workers expect their employers to help them prepare financially for future health care expenses, over and above existing health insurance and retirement plan benefits. Eleven percent of respondents said their employers already offer some of these extra benefits, and the report noted that healthy grocery services, financial wellness help and support for life planning are offerings that could be added. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (4/3)
The HR Leader
The value of in-person meetings After having virtual meetings for months during the pandemic, professors Hanna Tervanotko and Helen Dixon decided to travel to see each other for a short writing retreat. Virtual communication can limit effective communication and foster self-consciousness, while in-person meetings deepen connection and lead to moments of creativity and discovery, Tervanotko and Dixon write. Full Story: Inside Higher Ed (3/31)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
What year was Civil War nurse and lifelong health pioneer Dorothea Dix (b. April 4, 1802) honored with a 1-cent US postage stamp? Check your answer here.
The Quarter Pounder took the top spot in yesterday’s “What’s your favorite McDonald’s treat?” poll. I admit I was surprised. I thought it would be the “None! I don’t do fast food” response. That one tied for second with french fries -- which I find amusing and ironic. The Big Mac and Filet-o-Fish tied for third and the Egg McMuffin held fourth place on its own. I thought of this yesterday on my way home from Denver. By the time I landed at LAX, grabbed the shuttle to the Westin where my car was parked, wandered the parking structure for 15 minutes because I forgot where it was, then jumped on the 405 north, my stomach was cramping with hunger. Plus, I was worn out. I just wanted to be home on my couch, watching the “Alaska Daily” episode I recorded. But I couldn’t face the idea of a drive-thru and dinner eaten from a bag. Instead, I stopped at my favorite deli where I got a tuna melt, with fresh coleslaw, a bag of kettle chips and a bottle of Dr. Brown’s black cherry soda. My eye lingered too long on the dessert case. “Throw in a slice of that blackout cake, too, please,” I told the sweet girl behind the counter. Home never felt so good. I ate half the tuna melt and chips and washed it down with the soda while Hilary Swank and the Alaska Daily team battled for the good guys in their investigational reporting. The stress of the last three days began to melt away. By the time I hit the sack an hour later, I was relaxed and ready for a good night’s sleep. This work world is a butt kicker. We demand a lot from our bodies and minds. So, eat well, sleep well and enjoy the occasional treat. (I didn’t touch the cake last night. I’ll grab a bite later after the gym.) We earned it. How can I serve you better with this brief? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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