When deciding what path to follow for your career, have you ever considered that your height and (in some cases) weight could influence whether or not an organization chooses to hire you? There are rare instances in which this very thing occurs in organizations.
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In order for your organization to achieve a high level of adaptability, it is imperative that you focus on making sure you are agile, flexible, and diverse through challenges and trials within the workplace. Often, this occurs during the hiring process. By focusing on talented, diverse individuals that are exceptional contenders and already possess a certain level of adaptability skills, and then choosing to bring those exemplary candidates onboard (through the new hire process), your practice will have already won half of the battle. The war does not end there, however.
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In terms of (employee) talent and retention, hiring the right candidate is only half of the battle. Imagine this scenario. During the past few months, your tech department has experienced a loss of talent, specifically those responsible for vulnerability management. There is a pressing need for an expert who can expedite tickets, based on their status, with the critical tickets requiring immediate attention. In the absence of such a person, your company’s security is at risk. A new job advertisement has been posted on a variety of platforms and websites, including Glassdoor and LinkedIn, by your organization. Your organization now has access to a wide variety of newly discovered, distinct talents who are prepared and willing to assist with vulnerability management in a matter of days. The first obstacle is to go through the resumes, then narrow down the list of candidates, interview them, and hire the candidate(s) that you believe will be most suitable for the job.
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Diversity management is a term that is not always recognized in the corporate world; however, by this point in time (2022), it should be readily identifiable, accepted, and promoted. This is a rapidly developing initiative, which aims to acknowledge the diversity within your organization, accept it, and create an overall sense of inclusion for your entire workforce. This applies to all individuals, regardless of their background, ethnicity, gender (or preferred gender), mental or physical handicaps, age, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. Diversity management can be a challenging and intimidating endeavor, but if you support it from within your organization, your chances of success are greatly enhanced. Diversity, equality, and inclusion (DE&I) can help corporations gain an edge over their competitors in the future.
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Immediately upon hearing the word adaptability, what comes to mind? Maybe you consider your family, your personal life, the environment in which you live, or the culture in which you reside. Essentially, it is a term that employers and careers are learning to use in their daily work routines.
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As you are well versed in ways to be more productive in the mornings and through your daily work routine, it is time to consider how to be successful during your personal time as well as all the challenges you face. When it comes down to it, is downtime truly “down” time? When you arrive home, are you able to actually relax? You may feel overwhelmed with dozens of tasks in order to take care of your home, family, pets, and any other daily necessities. This third installment of the productivity blog will focus on making each of those tasks seem more enticing, creative, positive, and most importantly, productive.
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Inclusion in the workplace provides a wide variety of benefits to both corporations and the employees under their umbrellas. It is defined as an environment (in the workplace) in which everyone feels accepted regardless of their external or internal differences. Further, these differences contribute to the organization’s industry as a whole, which results in the organization’s success as well as the success of its employees. Inclusion allows employees to feel valued, at ease, and confident, while the company that employs them encourages them to act as they see fit.
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A seemingly form of expression known as emojis have been the recent topic for debate. Should they be allowed in the corporate workplace or is it just a silly idea? Let’s explore both sides to this heated debate.
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CHICAGO (August 26, 2022) – WeLearn Learning Services, a leader in innovative learner strategies and corporate content development, won five coveted Brandon Hall Group awards for excellence in: Best Advance in the Custom Content: Gold Award in partnership with Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). Best Advance in the Creation of the Learning Strategy: Silver Award
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Developing skills for learning and development (L&D) both in and out of the workplace can appear to be an endless list of requirements. At the top of this list is the skill of critical thinking. But what exactly is it and why is it so crucial, especially in today’s highly automated environment?
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