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Empathy – A Critical Leadership Skill Often Overlooked

Posted on April 3, 2024April 2, 2024 by Markay Reeves

The ability to feel empathy toward one’s colleagues is one of the most critical leadership skills you can strive for. It boosts your employees’ ability to innovate, engage with the task at hand, balance work and life demands, and motivates...Read More

Global Talent Update – March 2024

Posted on March 27, 2024March 26, 2024 by Markay Reeves

This month’s Global Talent Update looks at Germany’s current four-day workweek trial; delves into the business cultures of Thailand and Nigeria; and gives an update on Brazil’s most recent visa regulations. EUROPE Germany has started a six-month four-day workweek trial that will allow...Read More

Easing into Retirement

Posted on March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 by Markay Reeves

A majority of today’s employees expect to work beyond the traditional retirement age of 65, with some speculating that they might never retire. In fact, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers aged 55 and older make up...Read More

BLS Employment Situation Report – February 2024

Posted on March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 by Markay Reeves

As the U.S. election season gets underway, the monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics payroll report (BLS) begins to play an even larger role as a barometer of the overall health of the economy. February’s BLS summary notes that last month’s...Read More

Can You Trust Your Gut When Making Hiring Decisions?

Posted on March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 by Markay Reeves

When it comes to complex decisions such as hiring, relying too much on gut instinct may allow unconscious bias to come into play. You are likely to make choices driven by your own preconceptions and very often this will prove...Read More

Global Talent Update – February 2024

Posted on February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 by Markay Reeves

This month’s Global Talent Update looks at recent impacts on the Swiss economy; explores the factors behind Malaysia’s prospects for growth and expansion; reveals plans for virtually training Nigerians in data analytics skills; and discusses measures underway to transform Brazil’s industry into...Read More

How to Have a Life Outside of Work

Posted on February 21, 2024February 20, 2024 by Markay Reeves

It‘s imperative for leaders to have a life outside of work in order to stay grounded and happy. But finding ways to do this as a leader can be challenging. Being a leader of a company takes a lot of time....Read More

BLS Employment Situation Report – January 2024

Posted on February 14, 2024February 13, 2024 by Markay Reeves

This month’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) payroll report is traditionally viewed through a political lens as both parties focus on the data to help shape their presidential election-year messaging. The January readout is also thought to be influential in...Read More

Building a Reskilling Program

Posted on February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 by Markay Reeves

Many employers today are facing major skills gaps – where the skills an organization needs don’t match up with the skills the workforce possesses. Recruiting efforts, of course, play a big role in helping organizations face these challenges, and learning and...Read More

Stop Chasing Squirrels – Organization and Attention Tips at Work

Posted on January 31, 2024January 30, 2024 by Markay Reeves

Did you know that January 21st is Squirrel Appreciation Day — an annual occasion that celebrates one of the most popular rodents in the world? While these acorn-hoarding critters are widely adored, it isn’t the best thing in the world...Read More