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The benefits of performance coaching for career success

The benefits of performance coaching for career success

With the average person spending roughly 90,000 hours at work throughout their lifetime, our careers are a huge part of our daily lives1. Gone are the days when people simply worked to survive. Many of us now strive to find meaning and self-actualization through our careers — and that means being the best version of yourself at work.

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How to introduce coaching into your one-to-one reviews

How to introduce coaching into your one-to-one reviews

Performance management has changed enormously over the last few decades. An annual review, where a line manager leads the discussion, rates the employee and dictates their objectives is no longer fit for purpose. Employees want to be included in the conversation, have the opportunity to air their opinions and take control of their own development.

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How to make one-on-one meetings more meaningful & productive

How to make one-on-one meetings more meaningful & productive

When your day is packed with deadlines and responsibilities, it can be tempting to push one-on-one meetings with your direct reports or manager to the back burner. But these regular touchpoints are more important than you might think. One of the top drivers of job satisfaction for employees is having a positive relationship with your manager, and setting – and sticking to – regular one-on-one meetings can be a highly effective way to build that bond.

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The matrix organizational structure was hot, then fell out of favor. Can it still work?

The matrix organizational structure was hot, then fell out of favor. Can it still work?

A matrix organizational structure, or “matrix management,” is a way to organize individuals in a business whereby they report to more than one person. Oftentimes this is framed up as having a “solid line” reporting relationship to your direct boss -- that being the person who does your reviews, etc. -- and a “dashed line” or “dotted line” relationship to other bosses, functions, and silos that you need to work with regularly. Sometimes you’ll hear this whole concept described as “working cross-functionally.”

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Is learning management system Moodle + F4S right for you?

Is learning management system Moodle + F4S right for you?

If you are considering learning management system (LMS) Moodle, you have probably already invested in L&D. And given recent statistics, that's a good decision. Eighty percent of U.S. employees say professional development and training is important when considering a job offer. But only 39% say their current employer is meeting that need.1 This means that talented workers who aren't getting their learning needs met might leave your organization for one that does.

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Job security: how to boost your team’s confidence in the future – and why work stability matters

Job security: how to boost your team’s confidence in the future – and why work stability matters

How secure we feel in our jobs has a huge impact on how happy we are at work and how long we’ll stay there. With so much riding on the income we make from our jobs – food and shelter among them – no one looks forward to the day they’re told they no longer have a job. But did you know only 20% of workers feel truly secure in their jobs1?

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Develop interpersonal communication for workplace success

Develop interpersonal communication for workplace success

The use of technology in the workplace grows by the day. Accordingly, it's easy to think technical skills are more valuable than soft skills. But according to the LinkedIn 2023 Most In-Demand Skills Report, this isn't true1. The report found communication is the second-most in-demand skill. Leadership skills are the fourth. And teamwork is the 10th. This shows the importance of interpersonal skills. Want to boost your career? It's time to start sharpening your interpersonal communication skills.

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HR data analytics: Unlocking insights for workforce success

Top HR tech trends you need to know

HR tech is revolutionizing the way millions of businesses manage their workforce. By automating HR functions, it improves an organization’s efficiency, and enhances decision-making processes in order to streamline operations and ultimately drive a better employee experience

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HR Cloud software works better with Fingerprint for Success

HR Cloud software works better with Fingerprint for Success

HR Cloud is a cloud-based human resource software system built to help you manage your HR processes. It supports HR functions such as onboarding and performance management. The Onboard by HR Cloud function uses automation to streamline new employee onboarding. For example, it lets you create a smart checklist with specific tasks that must be completed.

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