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How to conduct a skills gap analysis to scale your workforce
Are your team's skills keeping pace with industry demands? To stay competitive and foster growth, it's important to understand skill gaps and invest in employee development through strategic workforce planning. This guide equips you with the essential tools and strategies to get started.
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The Emoji (R)evolution At Work
Appreciating Slack and Duolingo’s emoji research 😍 we at Fingerprint for Success (F4S) were curious to study the potential impact emojis might be having on different generations, different work environments and who is using emojis in their daily work lives.
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Using Google communication tools for better team cohesion
In an age of remote teams and real-time collaboration, flexible tools have become an essential part of teamwork. Teams of all sizes need to work, talk, share files, and schedule meetings at a moment's notice. Google's online collaboration tools can help with all of these tasks and more.
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Know the difference between being fired vs being laid off?
If you’re reading this article, you’ve likely lost your job. This is extremely challenging for anyone to cope with. But you don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here to help you get back on track, no matter whether you’ve been laid off or fired.
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Asana project management software: features, uses, and teamwork
In a complex working environment, Asana can help you keep projects on track for success in real time. We break down Asana’s key features so you can decide if it’s right for you.
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BetterUp coaching vs Fingerprint for Success
As more companies realize the benefits of coaching for their employees, many are searching for scalable options. One popular solution is BetterUp coaching. In eight years, BetterUp has provided more than one million online coaching sessions.
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What is the Culture Index and what are the alternatives?
Could a simple two-page list of adjectives help determine the best candidate for a job? For employers who use the Culture Index Survey, the answer seems to be yes.
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F4S Named a Winner in Inc.’s Inaugural Power Partner Awards
Sydney, NSW, November 1, 2022 – Inc. Business Media today announced the inaugural Power PartnerAwards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. The list recognizes 252 firms in marketing and advertising, health and human resources, financial planning, engineering, logistics, and security, as well as other areas of business.
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Signs you have high functioning anxiety (and how to beat it)
Do you often find yourself going through paperwork at 6 pm, long after everyone’s left the office? Do you feel like everything you do needs to be perfect in every way possible? Is it all slowly draining up your energy, but you still feel like there’s no other way to get through life?
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How to challenge the status quo
“Status quo” is a Latin phrase that essentially means “existing state of affairs.”
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How to develop change management skills
We’ve already written about the nine pillars of change management, but now we want to turn some attention to change management skills, or namely the aptitudes you need to manage change on both a personal level and when leading a team.
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How to build self-confidence naturally
The woman at the bar who’s the life of the party and makes everyone laugh. The student sitting next to you in algebra, whose hand shoots up whenever the professor asks a tough question. Your colleague who had the gall to push for a raise (and got it) when you were too afraid to ask. You may think that these people are just naturally self-confident. Could you ever be the same?
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How to calm anxiety (when you're freaking out)
Anxiety is a common struggle for many people. The good news is that mental health is finally becoming part of the broader well-being conversation among medical professionals and the public–which helps eliminate the stigma of mental health struggles and allows us to find ways to treat it and cope with it.
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How to be a quick thinker: 7 ways to think faster
Want to be the charismatic, quick-witted person everyone admires? Tired of regretting missed opportunities to shine? Uncover the secrets to unlocking your mind's potential and becoming a rapid thinker, even if you weren't born a genius!
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Rebuilding trust: signs & solutions for healing relationships
Trust issues can deeply impact relationships, causing fear and anticipation of the worst outcomes. Although the cognitive structure of trust is complex, psychologists agree that relationships cannot flourish without it. If you've been hurt and struggle with trust, learning to manage these issues is crucial for a more meaningful life. By understanding the signs of trust issues and implementing effective strategies, you can rebuild trust, heal emotional wounds, and create stronger, healthier connections with others.
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How to delegate work to employees
Delegation in management is key, yet many leaders underutilize their teams and try to do everything themselves.
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How to introduce coaching into your one-to-one reviews
Performance management has changed enormously over the last few decades. An annual review, where a line manager leads the discussion, rates the employee and dictates their objectives is no longer fit for purpose. Employees want to be included in the conversation, have the opportunity to air their opinions and take control of their own development.
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How to overcome the most common barriers to communication
You've heard the “communication is key ” cliché, haven't you? There's a reason that sentiment is often repeated. It's true.
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Get to know your team: 10 practical ways to improve team dynamics now
What are good team dynamics?
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Constructive criticism: The art of giving & receiving
Constructive criticism is a powerful tool for growth, yet many struggle with giving and receiving it effectively. Whether you're a manager looking to help your team improve or an employee seeking to enhance your performance, mastering the art of constructive feedback is crucial. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of constructive criticism and provide practical tips and examples to help you navigate this essential skill with confidence and grace, unlocking your full potential at work and beyond.
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What is a four day work week and does it really work?
With an ever-changing workplace, increased levels of burnout in the workplace, and the onset of the great resignation, companies around the world are considering adopting a four-day workweek.
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