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In today’s HR Pulse, gain insight into how:

• Treating employees like adults can transform your team's dynamics, fostering independence, honesty, and true engagement.

• Moving beyond Dale Carnegie's era, we explore how "durable skills"—like critical thinking and creativity—are redefining the modern workplace.

• Creating a pull-focused culture encourages employee engagement and ownership, driving performance through inspiration rather than imposition.

These articles are penned by members of Forbes Human Resources Council, a community of successful human resources leaders on a mission to inspire.

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3 Straightforward Ways To Treat Employees Like Adults

Establishing respect and trust within your team is crucial for retaining top talent. The secret? It may seem obvious, but treat your employees like adults.

Here are some critical strategies to cultivate a culture of respect and empowerment in your workplace:

🚫 Don’t Micromanage: Trust in the skills your employees were hired for, allowing them the freedom to own their work. Set clear goals and expectations instead of hovering and overexplaining every step. This fosters independence and confidence.

🤐 Never Lie or Sugarcoat: Maintain transparency, especially during tough times. Honesty builds trust and encourages a culture of open communication and accountability. Pair bad news with actionable recovery plans, and provide clear, honest feedback during performance reviews.

🎁 Pamper Sparingly: Recognize real achievements without making perks and praise for basic work the norm. This prevents a culture of entitlement. Offer perks as part of a competitive package while emphasizing fair treatment and growth opportunities.

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Beyond Dale Carnegie: The Evolution of Soft Skills in Today's Workplace

During a time when the term "soft skills" feels increasingly outdated, the business world is calling for a reevaluation of these essential, enduring capabilities. Dive into how we're shifting from Dale Carnegie's foundational principles to a modern understanding and assessment of what are now more aptly called "durable skills".

Here’s all you should know:

🔄 The State of Soft Skills Today: Soft skills, though vital, are often undefined and challenging to assess in the corporate world. The term "soft" misrepresents these skills, suggesting fragility rather than resilience and strength.

🌱 Looking Forward, Not Back: There's a growing emphasis on skills-based hiring, focusing on innate abilities over personality assessments like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which isn't designed for hiring decisions. Modern assessment tools aim to evaluate a candidate's potential performance and long-term success in a role.

🔍 Identifying What's Durable: Employers are encouraged to use psychometrically validated tools for assessing job-related skills and traits, ensuring objectivity and better job fit. The right technologies offer a comprehensive view of a candidate's skills, supporting talent mobility and improving retention rates by aligning with opportunity matches more accurately.

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Building a Culture That Pulls: 5 Key Strategies for Engaged, Empowered Teams

Creating a culture that actively engages and inspires employees is more critical than ever. Moving away from a push-focused approach to one that pulls employees forward is essential for fostering a sense of ownership and commitment.

Here are transformative tips for building a culture that attracts and retains top talent.

🎯 Build an Informed Vision: Craft a compelling vision that connects deeply with the organization's purpose. Assess the current culture to identify gaps and align it with the vision for impactful change.

🌱 Leaders Who Live the Vision: Change begins at the top. Leaders must embody the culture they wish to see, setting the tone for the entire organization. Aligned executive action ensures that transformation efforts cascade effectively throughout the company.

🛠 Employees —> Culture Architects: Empower employees to co-create the culture, giving them a stake in the outcome and fostering ownership and celebration of successes. Engage them in identifying barriers and collaboratively crafting solutions.

📖 Use the Power of Story with “Surround Sound”: Leverage storytelling as a powerful tool for communication and engagement. Reinforce messages through various channels and experiences to build belief and commitment to the shared journey.

👂 Listen: Implement robust listening mechanisms like surveys, focus groups, and forums to gather feedback. Actively engage with the feedback to inform and shape the culture-building journey, demonstrating that every voice matters.

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