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Mental Health First Aid: The Critical Skill Set Every Workplace Needs

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MHFA offers short programs for people, including employees, to learn and implement mental health assistance skills. But] we are in a[n] environment in the U.S. The need for this (and the gap in the market for training) resulted in the development of an organizational body, called Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).

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4 Ways To Enhance Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Hybrid And Remote Work Environments

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In my interviews with dozens of mid-level, and senior leaders at many of these organizations, I found that the issue of diversity and inclusion came up time and time again. To maintain a competitive edge, companies need the best people available to work in a diverse, inclusive environment. No wonder that only 65.6%

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U.S. Workforce Clashes with Persistent Ageism

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Nearly half felt ignored after submitting applications or attending interviews. In the workplace, ageism manifests in various ways — such as younger employees being promoted over more experienced colleagues, to inappropriate comments about an employee’s age. suggested using more skills-based assessments.

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The six skills managers will need for the future of work

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Here, I outline six skills that will be required of management teams to effectively lead their workforces in the future. In this context, one of the first skills leaders will have to learn is vulnerability. For example, employees are often only interviewed when they leave the company, when it is already too late.

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. Workplace environment and happiness, in some cases.

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Ep 261: Cara Silverman – Manager, Executive Support at Duolingo

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In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cara talks about growing your career as an executive assistant, managing a team of assistants, and tips for interviewing and being interviewed. Cara’s passion for fostering inclusive environments led her to actively engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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Could Neurodivergent Job Seekers Fill The Gaps Left By The Great Resignation?

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Half of those who do find work are underemployed (their full range of skills is not utilized). By excluding this group, employers are missing out on a unique pool of talent (with potentially exceptional skills ranging from problem-solving to pattern recognition and recall). . Some employees have almost zero awareness.?

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