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4 Ways to Build Agile Teams Using People Analytics

Visier

As Michael Arena, the VP of talent and development at Amazon Web Services (and author of book Adaptive Space) argues in this Q&A , the core recipe is actually agility and stability combined : “In other words, you have to be agile enough to move away from where you are and meet the market where it is.

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The Pros and Cons of Unlimited Vacation

Kazoo

The concept first appeared in the early 2000s in Silicon Valley and was made famous by Netflix in 2004. . It can empower employees and augment their autonomy and well-being at work. Members of production teams, health care, call centers and work organized around shifts, cannot be away as freely as office workers.

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The Pros and Cons of Unlimited Vacation

Kazoo

The concept first appeared in the early 2000s in Silicon Valley and was made famous by Netflix in 2004. . It can empower employees and augment their autonomy and well-being at work. Members of production teams, health care, call centers and work organized around shifts, cannot be away as freely as office workers.

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Valerie Bihet of VIBE Agency: “You need an event planner who fully understands virtual events”

Thrive Global

Valerie Bihet has more than 20 years of experience in the management, design and production of special events that communicate and achieve her client’s objectives. In 2004 Bihet founded VIBE , an event design and destination management company, in Miami. I gave it to him and he mentioned my name to someone on his team.

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9 Productivity Hacks for Freelancers that Actually Work

Thrive Global

As a freelancer myself, over the years, I’ve learned some simple but effective hacks that have quadrupled my productivity. Take a look at my treasure trove of productivity hacks and see if any can benefit you too, whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or a 9-5 office worker. First things first. Turn off the notifications.

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Most Important Developments for 1/22

GetFive

Just the act of talking with people can reassure them that you care about how well the team is functioning. Since 2004, Google engineers get to spend 20% of their time pursuing projects of their own creation. Yale management professor Marissa King is author of the new book, “Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection.”

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Vulnerability not only connects us as humans, it makes us better leaders

Thrive Global

I could not find the balance of being open about personal conflict, dealing with work tasks, and still being a productive individual that contributed to my company’s overall mission. High school loves, family pressures, and being a teenager to name a few. The truth is there may be a million reasons why not to have mental health conversations.