Is it live,
or is it Memorex?

Gaming the system for personal benefit is a temptation that comes with all new advances, and AI is the latest. Here are multiple ways to test the integrity of candidate resumes that we can apply to all written content. My favourite tactic on the list is to ask questions of the author (if they are the author).

– Phil

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Live quitting is
all the rage #quittok

Not long ago we were talking about quiet quitting, but now live quitting seems to be the rage, and it’s getting a great deal of social media attention. It may feel good in the moment to share this very personal decision with the wider world, but it certainly may be career limiting in the future.

– Tim

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Fewer, faster,
bigger, better!

I’ve been subjected to (and created a few of my own) rally cries or taglines over the course of my 20+ years in corporate and internal communication and I’ve learned the hard way; be clever at your own risk. For more winning tips, Click Here* (*the name of one of my internal communication newsletters, back in the early days of links – #soclever! ;)).

–Mel

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Accessibility
needs to be part
of your DEI focus

Many diversity, equity and inclusion programs are falling short on accessibility. Organizations of all sizes are lacking adequate support, safety, training and accommodation when it comes to accessibility within the workplace. Many employees with both visible and invisible disabilities do not yet feel safe enough to disclose at work.

– Tim

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Hell no,
we won’t go
(back)!

Any change person worth their salt will tell you the secret to a lasting, successful change is co-creation. Are you ready for it, because it’s not just about what functionality you’ll make available in your next ERP update…

– Mel

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The most magical
place religion
on earth?

Here is an academic’s comparison between Disneyland and religion. Both “provide deep meaning in people’s lives, a space for community and a space for the extraordinary.” Isn’t this also the goal of employee engagement? If so, what can we learn from this study and adopt in our organizations?

– Phil

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