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Laila Rodriguez

Laila Rodriguez focuses on Talent-Management and Robotic Process Automation. One of her main aims is to keep readers abreast of the latest developments in technology, products, and services in the robotics industry, providing companies with a competitive advantage. 
WorkTango Expands AI to Boost Employee Engagement and Leadership
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WorkTango Expands AI to Boost Employee Engagement and Leadership

Navigating the complexities of leadership and employee engagement has taken center stage in modern workplaces, where rapid advancements in technology influence organizational dynamics. A noticeable shift towards leveraging sophisticated AI tools transforms how companies manage their workforce, providing leaders with precise insights that drive effective decision-making. One significant player revolutionizing this space is WorkTango, which has strategically expanded the use

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Bridging the Benefits Gap: Employers vs. Employees’ Views
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Bridging the Benefits Gap: Employers vs. Employees’ Views

In today’s workplace, the cacophony of differing perspectives on employee benefits has reached a crescendo, with disparity widening between employers’ perceptions of their offerings and employees’ experiences. A recent study illuminating these discordant views paints a vivid image of this schism: an impressive 86% of employers believe their benefits are modern and comprehensive. In stark contrast, however, only 59% of

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How Can Firms Overcome Skill Validation in Hiring?
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How Can Firms Overcome Skill Validation in Hiring?

In a rapidly evolving job market where skills take precedence over traditional credentials, businesses face the challenge of effectively validating these skills during the hiring process. According to a report by HireVue and Aptitude Research, only a small fraction—12%—of organizations confidently validate candidate skills, posing a considerable hurdle for companies striving to abandon resume-based methodologies. Current hiring practices often rely

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Are Psychological Contracts Key to Workplace Trust?
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Are Psychological Contracts Key to Workplace Trust?

In an era characterized by economic instability and rapidly evolving work environments, organizations face significant challenges in maintaining employee trust and satisfaction. Understanding the dynamics of psychological contracts—unwritten expectations between employers and employees that encompass elements like salary, work conditions, and company culture—has become crucial. Recent studies indicate a decline in trust within the global workforce, with a notable percentage

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Are Executives and Employees Aligned in Workplace Views?
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Are Executives and Employees Aligned in Workplace Views?

In today’s competitive and rapidly changing corporate landscape, a stark contrast often exists between how executives and employees perceive their workplace experiences and productivity. Understanding these disparities in views is not just an academic exercise but a practical necessity for organizational success. Recent research, including findings from The Conference Board, highlights significant gaps in perceptions between what employees experience and

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Strategic Compensation Tips for Remote Workforce Success
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Strategic Compensation Tips for Remote Workforce Success

The ongoing transformation of the traditional workspace into a remote-first mindset has significantly altered how organizations approach compensation. This shift has been necessitated by the growing prevalence of remote and distributed teams in global businesses. In this new landscape, companies must develop equitable and strategic compensation plans that not only recognize the diverse circumstances of remote workers but also align

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Can Stay Interviews Solve Employee Retention Challenges?
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Can Stay Interviews Solve Employee Retention Challenges?

Companies across various industries grapple with the stubborn challenge of retaining their most valuable asset: their employees. In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, marked by changing employee priorities and an increasingly competitive job market, maintaining a stable workforce is more challenging than ever. Traditional methods of understanding employee satisfaction and retention, such as exit interviews and generalized surveys, have proven

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Addressing Quiet Cracking: Boosting Engagement and Productivity
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Addressing Quiet Cracking: Boosting Engagement and Productivity

In today’s bustling professional environments, the term “quiet cracking” has emerged as a critical concept that reflects an insidious form of employee disengagement. Quiet cracking is a condition where employees experience steady dissatisfaction, which hampers their productivity and engagement at work. Unlike the more well-documented phenomenon of “quiet quitting,” where individuals purposely stick to performing strictly the required minimum tasks,

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Is RPA Redefining the Future of Work?
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Is RPA Redefining the Future of Work?

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has rapidly emerged as a transformative force in modern workplaces, reshaping the way businesses operate and redefining the future of work. With the ability to mimic human actions and automate repetitive tasks, RPA technology is being adopted at an unprecedented rate, revolutionizing industries across the globe. As businesses strive to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs,

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Why Aren’t You Getting Promoted? 20 Expert Insights
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Why Aren’t You Getting Promoted? 20 Expert Insights

Achieving career advancement within any organization often requires more than mere dedication or consistent performance. Navigating the complexities of workplace dynamics while striving for professional growth can present several challenges that employees may find perplexing. Understanding why promotions may be elusive despite apparent qualifications is crucial. Recognizing personal and professional barriers is the first step toward realizing one’s career ambitions.

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How Can Leaders Empower Introverted Employees to Shine?
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How Can Leaders Empower Introverted Employees to Shine?

In the modern workplace, where diversity and inclusion are key drivers of productivity and innovation, the importance of recognizing and valuing diverse personality traits has never been clearer. Introverted employees, often characterized by their introspective and reserved nature, bring deep thinking, careful analysis, and reflective problem-solving skills to their roles. However, their contributions may go unnoticed in environments traditionally favoring

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Defeating Workplace Gaslighting: Reclaim Your Reality
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Defeating Workplace Gaslighting: Reclaim Your Reality

In today’s complex and competitive work environments, mental health challenges become easily intertwined with professional responsibilities. One particularly insidious issue disrupting workplaces is gaslighting—a psychological tactic that manipulates individuals into doubting their perceptions and experiences. The phenomenon, rooted in deception and distortion, thrives in the shadows, often concealed under a guise of miscommunication or misunderstood intentions. This manipulation chips away

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