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6 ways to use employee surveys to uncover toxic leadership habits

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JOIN     SIGN IN     RESEARCH   EN:BRIEF   News and resources for senior HR executives.       Rethink Your Employee Surveys: 6 Ways to Uncover Toxic Leadership Habits   New research shows that overly simplistic and standardized employee surveys only scratch the surface of what workers truly think of their leaders, and that's allowing some bad management behaviors to slip through the cracks. Here's how to optimize your surveys to get a more accurate gauge of leaders' performance.   READ MORE     SHRM TOOLKIT:  MANAGING EMPLOYEE SURVEYS »       Building Trust and Bridging Gaps: The CHRO as Executive Coach   As the world of work evolved during the pandemic, through the explosion of remote work and other disruptions, CHROs cemented their role as executive coaches to the leadership team. But this role isn't just useful in times of crisis. Here are six tips from a seasoned HR leader on how to add executive coaching to your HR skills toolbox.   READ MORE     DIG DEEPER:  CASE STUDY: THE ROLE OF HR IN EXECUTIVE COACHING »       Meet the New Boss: Should You Add an AI Program to Your Leadership Team?   Can an AI program do a better job at decision-making and strategy than a human? If so, should such a "virtual executive" be added to your leadership or HR team? In the new issue of  People + Strategy, we examine the strengths and weaknesses of AI CEOs and AI HR.   READ MORE     SHRM'S NEW AI CONFERENCE, MARCH 4-6: THE AI+HI PROJECT »     Advertisement       Realize the Exceptional We work to close the gap between where an organization is and where its leaders want and need it to be, always obsessed with the next level of performance. Learn About Gap International       Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to receive the latest news and resources curated for HR executives.       The Challenge of Retiring from a High-Powered Job   Today's definition of retirement for executives is brand new, marked by a desire to keep working and make a positive impact. Based on conversations with several former executives, avoiding these seven traps will help make that transition more efficient and fulfilling.   READ MORE     ICYMI: HOW THREE HR PROFESSIONALS PLANNED FOR RETIREMENT »       Upskilling Is Investing in Your Team—and There's No Better Growth Strategy   Relying solely on employees' existing skills will limit an organization's growth and innovation. One of the most pivotal yet overlooked facets of growth lies in upskilling. Here's how to create a culture of learning and growth, starting with your leadership team.   READ MORE     SHRM TOOLKIT: EMPLOYEE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT »     Advertisement       RECENT RESEARCH     HR Report Card: Where Are CHROs Winning and Losing?         CHROs find success as culture builders and employee advocates ... When CHROs were asked to evaluate the capabilities of their HR departments, they said their greatest successes came in driving culture and purpose, with 70 percent saying their department does it either "better than most" or "best in class." Other successful capabilities: advocating for employees (63 percent), coaching business leaders (62 percent), designing talent management processes (55 percent) and designing comp systems (50 percent).       ... But need to improve their strategic and financial capabilities When CHROs were asked where their HR departments weren't doing well, the top problem area was developing strategic workforce plans, with 48 percent saying their department either "needs improvement" or "needs vast improvement." Other HR capabilities that need help: influencing strategy (27 percent), understanding HR's financial impact (24 percent), understanding external trends (18 percent) and planning for change (17 percent).       The source of CHROs: A majority still come from external hires Sixty percent of CHROs achieved their position via an external hire, compared with 34 percent who were hired internally from within the HR function and 6 percent who were hired internally from another department. One main reason that so many CHROs are hired from the outside: Companies seek to avoid risk by hiring CHROs who have experience in the C-suite and who have worked with boards of directors.     SOURCE: THE CHRO ROLE IN 2023. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS.     People + Strategy Podcast: Andrea Gill on Being a 'Long- Term Focused' Employer   In the February edition of the  People + Strategy podcast, Andrea Gill, the CHRO of global financial firm Capital Group, tells her story of going on maternity leave just four days into her new position and shares how people-first values helped shape her career. Gill also discusses her thoughts on diversity, remote work and the case for a measured approach to AI. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST »       ANDREA GILL   CHRO, Capital Group         Connect with us on social!              1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 USA Contact Us | shrm.org/executive-network This email was sent to manojdole1.Architectural@blogger.com. 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