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In unfunny times, can humor make work more bearable?  

We’re not talking about just getting laughs. “Smart humor” is a strategic tool backed by science, with laughter having been proved to reduce stress, strengthen team bonds, and transform the most tedious meetings into lively, engaging exchanges.

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‘Bigotry is suddenly acceptable again’: Anti-DEI push meets with spike in workplace discrimination

As organizations confront rapid-fire shifts in federal policies around DEI, the latest research reveals that bias of all kinds is becoming a bigger issue in the workplace — and it’s not a problem confined just to the U.S.

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Is RTO relevant? Why ‘butts in seats’ don’t necessarily equate to business success

In the ongoing debate over whether RTO trumps remote work when it comes to organizational performance, new data from McKinsey reinforces the long-held argument that location has a lot less to do with it than many bosses may think it does.

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C-Suite shakeups ahead: How HR can prepare for leadership changes

Over half of C-Suite executives are likely or extremely likely to depart from their current roles in the next two years, a new survey found.

logo.png  By WG  Feb 18, 2025