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Gen Z needs people skills more than ever, and they know it. Growing up as digital natives, missing formative in-person experiences during COVID, and now entering hybrid or remote-first workplaces, many young professionals feel adrift when it comes to the unspoken rules of office life. And in turn, 82% of managers report that their Gen Z new hires’ soft skills need more guidance, time,…

Some days, it can feel like your spirit is slowly being chipped away. You second-guess your instincts, overthink your emails, and start bracing yourself before every meeting. When you’re working under an authoritarian boss, even simple tasks can become emotionally exhausting. Their need to control, criticise, and micromanage can drain your energy and cloud your sense of purpose…

At Hogan, we have a unique assessment that measures the dark side of personality. Most people have some dark-side behaviors that can emerge when they’re activated. These can destroy relationships and careers. So, what activates your dark side? On episode 124 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Jackie Sahm, MA, vice president…

We’ve all experienced the colleague who brings the mood down, the boss who thrives on chaos, or the team member whose negativity drains the energy from the room. A toxic workplace environment is caused by the toxic behavior of employees and affects organizations around the globe. But what may not be obvious is the significant hidden cost of a toxic workplace. On episode 122 of The…

It seems like the debate over “hustle culture” is everywhere you look these days. It’s a mindset that emphasizes working hard and constantly striving for success, often in the form of waking up at 5 a.m. to cram in a marathon before a cold shower and running three businesses, all while intermittent fasting. All this often comes at the expense of one’s personal well-being. And…