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What Is Bossware? The Pros & Cons of Employee Monitoring

What is bossware? What are the pros and cons of remote employee monitoring software? Is it ethical—or even legal? The term “bossware” describes the employee monitoring software used by some employers charged with managing remote workforces. Some companies using bossware say it makes things fairer and more productive, but others claim it decreases morale and the productivity benefits are overstated. Keep reading to learn more about what bossware is, how it’s being used, and its pros and cons.

4 Impacts of Technology on Agriculture & Conservation

What are the impacts of technology on agriculture and conservation? What are the roles of big data and robotics? New technology in big data management and robotics is giving nature a hand, on the farm and in the wild. Reducing human labor and protecting vulnerable animals are just a couple of the positive impacts of modern technology on agriculture and conservation. Keep reading to learn about the four primary impacts of technology on agriculture and conservation.

Mass Layoffs Hurt Everyone—What’s the Alternative?

Why do companies do mass layoffs? How do they harm companies and employees, even those who aren’t laid off? From tech to banking to consumer goods, industry giants like Amazon and Coca-Cola are laying off thousands of workers—even while profits are strong. Mass layoffs are a deceptively damaging tactic that hurt company profits, productivity, and culture. Read on to learn more about the damaging effects of mass layoffs, including possible alternatives.

The 4 Unexpected Problems With Remote Work

What are some unexpected problems with remote work? What are the biggest problems, according to research? Remote work has many proven benefits—like reducing commuting headaches or allowing employees to work wherever they want—but it has created some drawbacks, too. If you’re considering working remotely, it’s important to know about some of the emerging problems with remote work. Read on to discover the four unexpected problems with remote work faced by remote employees.

How to Have Good Conversations at Work: 7 Helpful Tips

Do you want to become conversationally intelligent? How do you have good conversations in the workplace? Fostering trusting dialogue is important for any workplace. In Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser covers seven techniques to help you do this. If you want to learn how to have good conversations, keep reading.

What Is Conversational Intelligence & Why Is It Important?

What is conversational intelligence? Why are conversations crucial for human connection? In Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser explains what conversational intelligence is and the qualities that define a good conversation. Conversations are especially important at work for better trust and team-building. Read below to learn more about conversational intelligence.

How to Build Trust in the Workplace: 3 Proven Methods

Do you feel disconnected from your employees? How do you build trust in the workplace? If you want to build trust in the workplace, you need to follow Judith Glaser’s advice in her book Conversational Intelligence. She says that you first need to identify your conversational blind spots, then take control of the conversation yourself. For more details on how to build trust in the workplace, keep reading.

How to Regain Trust That You Lost at Work

Did you lose someone’s trust at work? How do you regain that trust? Losing someone’s trust is one of the hardest things imaginable, but it’s even harder to gain it back. In Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser explains how to regain the trust at work that you lost. Continue reading to get back into someone’s good graces.

The Importance of Trust in the Workplace (+ The Effects of Distrust)

What is the importance of trust in the workplace? How can you build trust through good conversations? In Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser writes that teamwork and success can only work if employees trust each other. More importantly, employees need to be able to trust their managers to communicate with them at any time. Let’s look at how important trust is in any business.