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November 13, 2013 You Need More SleepBy The Daily Idea Thomas Edison once declared sleep "an absurdity, a bad habit." It seems that many of us agree: roughly 30% of American workers get by on less than six hours of sleep a day. From Wall Street to NFL offices, from big corporations to small businesses — wherever you work, there's a good chance that you're not getting enough sleep, and your work is suffering as a result. Thankfully, a lot of companies are trying to... More » |
Career planningHow to Choose the Right Protégé by Sylvia Ann HewlettAvoid "mini-me" syndrome and align yourself with up-and-coming talent. HealthThe "All or None" Team-Based Approach to Coronary Artery Disease by Brian JacobsBy simultaneously targeting nine goals for managing coronary artery disease, Geisinger Health System has fostered team-based delivery of care and has greatly mitigated risk factors for its patients with CAD. Career planningWhen He Retires and She Still Works, What Happens? by Karen FirestoneBaby Boomer husbands are starting to retire, but their wives don't seem as ready to let go. Managing yourselfA Three-Pronged Strategy for Avoiding Office Weight Gain by Heidi Grant HalvorsonRelying on willpower alone is a terrible way to manage any goal. CollaborationInpatient Patient Navigator Program Reduces Length of Stay by Janice L. KwanBased on the pilot's success, the program has been adopted in Mt. Sinai's cardiology, gastroenterology, and surgical oncology units. Managing yourselfWhat Would Make You More Satisfied and Productive at Work? by Tony SchwartzThink about your typical workday. How often do you wake up in the morning, excited to get to work? How much time do you spend fighting traffic to get to the office? Do you run from meeting to meeting, with no time in between, as emails pile up unanswered in your inbox? When was the last time you left your desk at midday and took an hour for lunch with a friend? How much energy... More » ChinaChina's Bad Bet on the Environment by Elizabeth EconomyEnvironmental issues have garnered the people's attention -- but is Beijing going to listen? Managing peopleIncrease Accountability Without Incurring Distrust by Charalambos VlachoutsicosWhen people think their jobs are on the line, any change is suspect. GovernmentHow Credit-Worthy Is America, Inc.? by Jeff StibelIf the United States were a company, debt would not be its biggest problem. Managing yourselfYes, It's Worth It to Work Those Long Hours by The Daily StatAmong highly educated workers who work long hours, additional time spent on the job leads to higher wages. Decision makingMaking Decisions Together (When You Don't Agree on What's Important) by Sarah CliffeCollaborative work has built-in tensions. Here's how to resolve them. |
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FEATURED PRODUCTHBR Guide to Coaching Your EmployeesHBR Press BookWhen you're swamped with your own work, how can you make time to coach your employees—and do it well? If you don't help them build their skills, they'll keep coming to you for answers instead of finding their own solutions. Got a star on your team who's eager to advance? An underperformer who's dragging the group down? A steady contributor who feels bored and neglected? You'll need to agree on goals for growth, motivate your people to achieve them, support their efforts, and measure their progress. This guide gives you the tools to do that. You'll get better at (1) Matching people's skills with your organization's needs; (2) Creating realistic but inspiring plans for growth; (3) Customizing your approach; (4) Prompting with questions before you dispense advice; (5) Providing the support your employees need to achieve peak performance; (6) Giving them feedback they'll actually apply; (7) Tapping their learning styles to make greater progress; (8) Giving people room to grapple with problems and discover solutions; (9) Engaging your employees and fostering independence. Buy It Now |
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