CAHRS Top 10 October 2024
1. Mismanaging Your Hybrid Team?
Here are 5 ways to improve
eCornell
While hybrid teams offer benefits, traditional in-person management strategies often fail to translate directly into the hybrid context. CAHRS Academic Director and William J. Conaty Professor of Strategic Human Resources Brad Bell highlights five common mismanagement pitfalls and provides strategies for improving hybrid team performance, ensuring a balanced and productive work mode for all.
2. Women of Color in Tech
Breaking Down Barriers to Belonging
Harvard Business Review
Recent research looks into the interplay of workplace belonging and the underrepresentation of women of color in tech. While there are a multitude of factors that contribute to perceived workplace belonging, peers and coworkers are the top positive contributors. This article explores the nuances of what contributes to workplace belonging for this marginalized group and three strategies to foster workplace belonging.
3. CHRO Succession Planning
CAHRS Academic Director on Why it’s Getting More Challenging
Human Resource Executive
The increasing difficulty of CHRO succession planning can be contributed to evolving workforce expectations, growing emphasis on diversity, and the need for HR leaders to possess a broader set of skills beyond traditional HR functions. Brad Bell, CAHRS Academic Director and William J. Conaty Professor of Strategic Human Resources, suggests that identifying successors has become more complex, prompting organizations to reassess their talent pipelines and succession strategies.
For a broader look at talent pools, have a look at ILR School Professor Michèle Belot’s findings on employment matches.
4. 'Genius' Teams
Why They Need Purpose
Korn Ferry
High-performing "genius" teams excel when driven by a clear sense of purpose. This collective mission allows them to manage conflict effectively and focus on innovation rather than individual success. By prioritizing the best ideas over personal achievements, purpose-driven teams can achieve transformative goals, such as advancements in green energy or democratizing investments. Without a unifying purpose, even highly talented teams can struggle to maintain momentum and cohesion.
5. Failure at Work
Why We Shouldn’t Romanticize It
KellogInsight
The idea of “fail fast” has permeated across industries and with it, a romanticized notion of failure. This article explores the drawbacks to this sentiment and encourages a more nuanced perspective that balances the lessons learned with practical strategies for success.
6. Talking Politics at Work
A Double-Edged Sword
Gallup
As the geopolitical landscape grows more complex, more conversations are arising around how to navigate discussing politics in the workplace. Gallup highlights the potential benefits and risks, while providing strategies for managing such discussions effectively to maintain a positive work environment.
7. Talent Management & HR Strategy
Skills Training Links Psychological Safety to Revenue Growth
MITSloan Management Review
One of the missing links to promote psychological safety and drive revenue growth may be skills training. This article presents a real-world case study that connects improved psychological safety with increased organizational success and financial outcomes
8. Executive Reading
Resources For Catching Up on Generative AI
Forbes
Generative Artificial Intelligence is an ever-evolving topic, and it can be challenging to keep up with all the developments. Forbes has compiled several resources to help executives stay on top of the foundational elements of GenAI.
Take a look at the latest research from Emily Zitek, an Associate Professor at the ILR School, on artificial intelligence and employee reactions to the data in various contexts.
9. What's Working (and What Isn't) With Meetings
A New Study of Employees Uncovers Some Answers
Inc.
Miro’s recent survey of more than one thousand United States knowledge workers revealed common inefficiencies hindering workplace meetings. This article offers recommendations for improving meetings, including setting clear agendas, encouraging active participation, and ensuring follow-up on action items to enhance productivity and engagement.
10. Voluntary Employee Benefits
Key Considerations When Exploring Captives
AON
Exploring captives for voluntary employee benefits involves evaluating key factors such as cost control, customization, and risk management. Here are five strategies to consider when evaluating alternative voluntary benefit arrangements.