Originally published December 14, 2023 | By: John Hackston How many of the people you know have changed their careers? Across the working population, what percentage of people will stay in the same sort of job, and how many will change to something very different? As the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states, it’s quite… View Article
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Originally published December 12, 2023 | By: Rob Porter The Hotel business is notoriously chaotic with its fast-paced environment. It’s no small task to keep an entire staff well-trained and working in-sync. Chief Training Officers (CTOs) are responsible for the onboarding experience, ensuring that new workers are prepared for their positions and supported as they… View Article
Originally published December 7, 2023 | By: John Hackston Jobs, and careers, move more quickly these days. The time when an individual would stay in what was effectively the same job, in the same company, from entry until retirement is long gone, if indeed it ever really existed. Many of today’s employees are looking for… View Article
Originally published December 4, 2023 | By: Dr. Martin Boult, Psychologist To understand what teamwork means, consider your favorite rock band, which consists of individuals with a variety of skills and experiences that complement one another and function cohesively toward a shared goal of delivering great music. Contrast, for example, a band with enduring popularity… View Article
Originally published December 4, 2023 | By: Hebberly Ahatlan Cybersecurity threats to the global supply chain have been well-documented in recent years, and sea-faring trade is no exception. Shipping ports are being targeted by modern day digital pirates seeking to disrupt supply chains with targeted, sophisticated cyberattacks. Long gone are the days when a commercial… View Article
Originally published December 4, 2023 | By: Ethan Joyce Artificial intelligence has found spaces throughout the journey to convert initial fan interest into prosperous relationships for teams. And in doing so, it has provided two significant benefits to the people carrying out the work: greater efficiency and more authentic leads. “There are people within that… View Article
Originally published December 1, 2023 | By: John Hackson Facility management is a complex role, and facility managers often need a combination of technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and commercial know-how to perform their job effectively. So, how can organizations help employees transition into a facility management role? Doing this successfully requires work from both the… View Article
Originally published December 1, 2023 | By: Ray Schultz Sports Illustrated mounted a robust defense of its publication of alleged AI-generated articles earlier this week, blaming it on a third party. That doesn’t mean it will get a free pass. This is no time for cheap shots — an episode like this could happen to any… View Article
Originally published November 30, 2023 | By: Lin Grensing-Pophal Benefits communication has always been challenging – it can be difficult to interest employees in what can often be dry and confusing technical information. Yet interest them we must, because they’ll fail to make wise choices if they don’t understand their benefits options, which can negatively… View Article
Originally posted on November 27, 2023 | By: John Hackston Are you an extrovert? About half of the people in the U.S. are. But what exactly does that mean? The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality assessment model says extroverts tend to focus attention on — and are energized by — interaction with the outside world… View Article