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When a direct report’s emotions run high, it is recommended that a manager remind the direct report to concentrate on the facts of the situation and assume positive intent, which often diffuses the situation.

There are many AI tools to help job seekers. Some examples include using JobScan which allows job seekers a way to find out if your resume is ATS friendly, creating a professional headshot using PFPMaker, building a portfolio quickly with Framer, and beginning to write a resume or cover letter using ChatGPT or Bard. It’s important to always fact check content and use it as a starting point.

Retirement gives companies huge opportunities to promote from within and enhance career growth for lower-level employees. Companies should ensure there are transition plans in place early and those retiring need to coach and mentor during this time. New leaders need management training, as well. Many companies forget this major piece which leads to high turn-over rates under these new managers.

Diverse candidates of all types want to join companies that not only hire diverse candidates but live and breathe it day to day. Where companies fail is in how they support DEI efforts throughout the organization and reflected within the actual culture. It is necessary to offer awareness training for all and establish meaningful efforts across all departments and within pre-established processes.