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Opinion
What really happens at a management retreat
Columnist Pierre Battah shares tips for planning a successful management retreat.
Opinion
Pierre Battah lists his favourite 2017 holiday book gift ideas
Pierre Battah shares his list of favourite books to enjoy for the holidays.
Column
Employee training that sticks
It's happened to most of us. We attend a great presentation or training seminar, and return to our workplace with the best of intentions to put our new-found skill set, tools or knowledge to immediate use.
Opinion
The wisdom, power and fun of workplace celebrations
After the 2017 Houston Astros won game 7 and Baseball’s World Series, the cameras turned to a group of exuberant athletes and their bosses jumping up and down in celebration followed by drenching themselves in various beverages.
Tips on increasing productivity and battling workplace distractions
Many workers need to concentrate deeply to get their work done, yet workplace design, technology and our colleagues conspire to distract us.
WORLD OF WORK
Suppressing workplace gossip, despite its benefits
Every workplace has some gossip, but the level of gossip has to be monitored and dealt with by good managers.
World of Work
Understanding workplace influence and leadership
Managers have learned that the ability to influence through means other than directing and telling is now a must-have for leaders.
World of Work
Why unconscious bias matters
Companies may not be hiring the right mix of people because individual bias is getting in the way.
World of Work
Building tomorrow's leaders today
Suggestions for how to build tomorrow's leaders today by focusing on high-potential younger workers.
World of Work
'The right to disconnect' and other worthwhile conversations
When employees and their bosses have the 'disconnect conversation,' how about a chat about other grey zones, so employees aren't left to wonder whether they're on the right or the wrong side of the bosses' expectations.