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A checklist that every organization should consider when attempting to address D&I goals at the recruitment and hiring level.

In the eighth edition of the Lee Hecht Harrison Severance & Separation Benefits Benchmark Study, we look at the reasons why severance is offered, how severance is typically calculated at various levels of employment, and what common severance and separation benefits, such as outplacement and redeployment, are offered.

At a time when some 40 percent of workers at all levels are considering leaving their jobs, a focus on exploring more unconventional career options rather than merely finding new employment in a similar role is especially apt. Against the ever-present backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are reexamining their priorities, rethinking their relationship to work, and reimagining their lives.

The coronavirus pandemic revealed the necessity of resilient teams — as well as which teams didn’t have the necessary skills. Resilience requires a level of self-awareness and empathy that may not come naturally to all team members. Leaders must assess the state of their teams, identify weak spots and then deliver strategies that will help team members break down barriers and build foundations of trust, transparency and self-awareness. The article offers seven practices to help foster team resiliency.

As a candidate, you cannot control how accurately the firms you’re considering portray themselves. You can, however, protect your interests by asking good questions and doing your homework. What’s more, you can—and must—present an accurate and compelling value proposition. When you do, you’ll increase the chances of a solid step towards your professional goals. That’s where the cover letter comes into play.

These are the top three positions accounting and finance departments and firms will be looking to fill in the coming year

Developing leaders and engaging teams for the new world of work

An essential guide for the world’s employers from the International Organization of Employers and the HR Policy Association

A crisis can clarify the changes we need to make in leadership philosophy and application.

Leverage the people around you to regain your footing after a job loss.