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PLAYBOOK BY AVADO
High Performance Is Nothing Without People
Your HR strategy shouldn’t just measure output—it should enable it. This playbook by Avado lays out what forward-thinking HR looks like in 2025: tech-enabled, values-driven, and built to help people perform, adapt, and grow.
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EXPERT INSIGHTS
Realizing the Potential of AI; Welcome to Partnership, Co-Intelligence and Micromanagement Agentic-Style
Unlock AI's true potential by working co-intelligently: be a Centaur, not a Cyborg. Learn how to partner with AI to supercharge human output, develop skills, and drive meaningful work.
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HR MORNING
Why the Corporate Ladder Is Broken
The traditional corporate ladder is outdated for employee growth, needing replacement with rotational programs and stretch assignments that offer diverse experiences and skill-building. Employees prefer learning paths that incorporate short, impactful content and interactive elements, promoting advancement. Fostering environments that facilitate these opportunities can lead to more prepared leaders and increased retention.
HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR
Worker Confidence Up, but Job Satisfaction Drops
EXPERT OPINION
Master the Art of Listening and Transform Meetings with Improv Techniques
Effective listening in the workplace requires focusing on the speaker rather than formulating responses, enabling genuine understanding and meaningful dialogue. By employing techniques like the "Headlines" game, employees can enhance communication, ensuring all ideas are heard and addressed, fostering innovation and improving workplace relationships.
WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
SHRM
Leading Change with Confidence: HR’s Role in Organizational Transformation
Andy Biladeau, SHRM's Chief Transformation Officer, alongside Marjorie Morrison, delves into the critical role of Human Resources in organizational transformation. As change management ranks high on CHROs' agendas for 2025, it becomes evident that HR professionals must foster trust among teams and accurately assess an organization's readiness for change. Crafting strategic action plans becomes imperative, allowing HR leaders to steer transformations that are both meaningful and effective.
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