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Why more work doesn't mean better results, with Alyson Meister

July 27, 2023 • by Alyson Meister in Human Resources • 2 min read • Podcast available

Alyson Meister explains how executives of all levels can learn how to unwind more effectively, and build a better attitude to work...

Jumping over the hurdles to reimagine the future of work

July 21, 2023 • by Anand Narasimhan in Human Resources • 11 min read

Christian Schmeichel, Chief Future of Work Officer at the business software group SAP,talks about the importance of his role and what others can learn from his company’s experience....

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How to make your work break work for you

June 30, 2023 • by Bonnie Hayden Cheng , Alyson Meister in Human Resources • 9 min read

Being more deliberate about how you spend your work breaks can boost energy, focus, and morale, say Bonnie Hayden Cheng and Alyson Meister. Here they outline five strategies to help you effectively...

Revisiting remote working

June 29, 2023 • by John R. Weeks in Human Resources • 8 min read

The debate about remote working has moved on. To decide how much time employees should spend in the office requires a fundamental review of corporate strategy and purpose, argues John Weeks, Professor...

Why gaming is the future of business learning

June 28, 2023 • by Sarah E. Toms in Human Resources • 7 min read

We are finally using games and gamification effectively for workplace learning and development, says IMD’s Sarah Toms....

Employee growth vs company performance: resolving the tug of war

June 16, 2023 • by Michael Yaziji, Peter Firnhaber in Human Resources • 3 min read

Rather than avoiding this tension, could organizations use the friction as a catalyst for creative solutions that benefit both parties?...

The changing role of the data scientist – from astronaut to race-car driver

June 15, 2023 • by Amit Joshi, Magali Deloof , Henriëtte Hoving in Human Resources • 7 min read

To unlock commercial value from their data, businesses have been scrambling to hire data scientists, who are in short supply. Could many of their skills and activities be commoditized?...

Why forcing people back to the office as the economy slows is misguided

June 9, 2023 • by Robert Hooijberg in Human Resources • 6 min read

Employees are coming under increasing pressure to return to the office full time. But could organizations benefit from a more flexible approach?...

How successful organizations are able to hire and fire at the same time

May 19, 2023 • by Lars Häggström in Human Resources • 6 min read

To cope with a tough economic environment and a competitive labor market, many organizations are shedding staff from one part of the business while hiring for another. Lars Häggström, Senior Adviser at...

Seven ways to know when it’s time to move on

January 27, 2023 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Human Resources • 8 min read

Whether you are burned out or bored, deciding to leave a job is never easy. Here are seven reasons why young professionals might hand in their notice....

How to spot – and fix – pseudo-engagement in your team