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Too often, middle managers get a bad rap. Among the ranks, middle managers can sometimes be seen as inept and more concerned with preserving their position than meeting the needs…
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Some leaders are good, some are great, and some are even exceptional. There are also some who are struggling or even failing entirely and cannot figure out why everyone around…
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Over the last handful of decades, so many things have fundamentally changed the nature of the workplace. Technology, the role of women, diversity initiatives, the end of permissive harassment, the…
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Most organizations already know that the dollar amount associated with employee turnover is high, but there are other costs as well. From damage to your brand’s reputation for stability, disruptions…
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The purpose of creating a defined workplace culture is to express an organization’s values, goals, and beliefs and to guide daily activities toward achieving these goals effectively in a way that benefits…
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Retaining the best and the brightest stars is becoming an increasingly difficult challenge for employers, especially considering the low unemployment rates that today’s job-seekers are enjoying. For that reason, smart…
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BROOKFIELD, WI (February 11, 2020) – The LAK Group, a leading management consulting firm, is proud to announce that Shelley Smith has joined the firm as a Senior Consultant and…
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Although any time of year can present the opportunity to grow and advance your career, the natural fresh start of a new year inspires many to take stock of their…
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Nurse engagement and retention is a key driver of patient experience. Nurse managers play a key role in improving engagement, retention and overall effectiveness of the clinical workforce, directly impacting…
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