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5 Professional Development Practices That Will Elevate Your Team’s Success

November 5, 2024 / Comments Off on 5 Professional Development Practices That Will Elevate Your Team’s Success

5 Professional Development Practices That Will Elevate Your Team’s Success Nurturing talent through robust professional development programs is more crucial than ever in today’s competitive landscape. Companies investing in these strategies not only boost employee morale but also strengthen their long-term performance and retention rates. Here are five key practices that can help your employees…

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Working Together for a Prosperous Westmoreland County: A Call for Change and Growth

November 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Working Together for a Prosperous Westmoreland County: A Call for Change and Growth

    Working Together for a Prosperous Westmoreland County: A Call for Change and Growth As we reflect on the progress we’ve made in Westmoreland County, it’s important to recognize the leadership that has guided our community. From local officials to state representatives, their efforts have been invaluable in supporting local businesses, navigating economic challenges,…

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Leadership Westmoreland Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Year

November 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Leadership Westmoreland Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Year

    Leadership Westmoreland Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Year! Ten years ago, then Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Chad Amond, had a vision to relaunch Leadership Westmoreland. The once vibrant program had been dormant for several years and he saw the need to provide means of developing future Westmoreland County leaders. He…

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Transforming Employee Feedback into Actionable Insights: A Leader’s Guide

October 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Transforming Employee Feedback into Actionable Insights: A Leader’s Guide

For today’s businesses, managing employee experience is both a priority and a challenge. Leaders who invest heavily in gathering employee feedback-through pulse surveys, town halls, and internal data analysis-often struggle to turn these insights into meaningful actions. While data collection has been streamlined by technology, the real challenge lies in interpreting and implementing this feedback…

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Five Mindset Shifts to Help Leaders Embrace Self-Care

October 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Five Mindset Shifts to Help Leaders Embrace Self-Care

In today’s fast-paced business environment, many leaders know the importance of self-care but often fail to implement it in their daily routines. Why? Because they overlook the necessary mindset shifts that support sustainable self-care practices. In a recent Harvard Business Review article, Paulena Neale explores how leaders can use a simple checklist to help take better care…

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Remote Work: A Complicated and Evolving Concept

October 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Remote Work: A Complicated and Evolving Concept

Remote Work: A Complicated and Evolving Concept My Benefit Advisor Just as many workers have been getting comfortable enjoying the benefits that remote work brings, employees are increasingly feeling pressure to return to the office. Numerous companies are beginning to cut back on various aspects of the hybrid work environment, either eliminating it entirely or…

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Why Addressing Team Issues Often Backfires — And How to Avoid the Trap

October 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Why Addressing Team Issues Often Backfires — And How to Avoid the Trap

When you raise concerns about your team’s performance or behavior, it should ideally lead to constructive discussions and improvements. However, it’s not uncommon for these conversations to take an unexpected turn, with the spotlight shifting from the issue you’re raising to you, the messenger. Rather than focusing on the concern, people may become defensive, dismiss…

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Preventing Ethical Burnout: Protecting Your Team’s Integrity Under Pressure

October 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Preventing Ethical Burnout: Protecting Your Team’s Integrity Under Pressure

In today’s fast-paced business world, workplace stress is nearly unavoidable. If this pressure isn’t managed, it can lead to a serious issue: ethical burnout. This happens when ongoing stress affects an employee’s ability to stick to their values, making it hard to maintain integrity in tough situations. As leaders, it’s important to spot the signs…

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Pennsylvania’s Transportation & Infrastructure Crisis: Time for Legislative Action

September 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Pennsylvania’s Transportation & Infrastructure Crisis: Time for Legislative Action

Pennsylvania’s Transportation and Infrastructure Crisis: Time for Legislative Action As the State House and Senate return for their remaining voting days this year, one major piece of overdue legislation demands immediate attention-Act 89. Passed a decade ago, Act 89 was one of the most comprehensive transportation packages in Pennsylvania’s history. It provided funding for public…

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Navigating the Uncertainty of New Ideas: Building Consensus in the Workplace

September 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Navigating the Uncertainty of New Ideas: Building Consensus in the Workplace

Innovation is often viewed as essential for gaining a competitive edge, but new ideas frequently face pushback within organizations. Research indicates that the uniqueness of an idea can lead to rejection because of perceived risks. Recently, it’s become clear that there’s a bigger issue: decision-makers often lack shared standards for assessing the value of an…

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