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2 questions leaders must be asking their people right now
Fast Company
As businesses began reopening or expanding operations when COVID closures eased, many leaders worried about whether or not customers would come back. As it turns out, we should have been thinking about how to encourage our employees to stick around.
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Build a more flexible workplace
Advertising Specialty Institute
Recent studies show that employees crave flexibility, now more than ever. How can you meet those needs without sacrificing productivity and collaboration?
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Fast-forwarding to the future
Kevin Eikenberry
We are all used to change — it comes at us every day. Chances are you have read that we experience more change than previous generations. While I don't know if that is factual, it sure seemed right. But now? In 2022? The events of the past two years have accelerated changes in ways we never anticipated.
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The ResponseMaster® IFS family for custom fire and rescue vehicles combines refined ride quality and rugged design. Superior maneuverability and handling increases safety for the fire fighter and reduces response time in the most demanding conditions.
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High workforce stress is changing the rules of employee management
ThinkAdvisor
Employees have been under pandemic-related pressure for two years now, and many are teetering on the edge of burnout if they haven't already succumbed to it. Between that and the fact that we are in winter months with cold weather, COVID and flu season, we've been seeing rising rates of employee management issues. Among them: high reports of workforce stress.
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Determining personal benchmarks
Kevin Eikenberry
Benchmarking can create new perspectives and a competitive edge in business. That's why so many organizations look for benchmarks to compare performance, understand gaps and measure success. Those objectives sound valuable for an individual as well, don't they? That's why I want to suggest to you the idea and value of personal benchmarks, and help you set and use them.
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departments free access to the nation’s largest 5G network from T-Mobile® for Government. You also get exceptional service from dedicated support personnel to help solve problems and find proactive solutions. See how we’ve partnered with the Hampton Valley Forge Fire Department to improve their services.
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How to sharpen your 'soft skills'
Post Bulletin
Soft skills are the skills that you will need to be a better professional and a better person. You may know the hard skills, but you need to work well with others (some call it the external soft skills), and manage yourself better (the internal soft skills) to get further in your career.
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Operative IQ helps agencies remain service ready with Inventory and Asset Management, Fleet Maintenance, and Narcotics Tracking and RFID solutions. Know what to order and when. Keep track of important assets. Maintain your fleet with ease. Track chain of custody and more.
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4 ways volunteering can facilitate learning
Training Journal
Many people would love to be able to volunteer and develop professional skills, but most don't have the free time to do both. Between work, family commitments, household chores and running errands, most working professionals don't have enough time to relax, let alone pick up new volunteering or professional development opportunities.
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The need for empathetic leaders in a digital-first world
Forbes
When the world shifted to remote working and learning overnight, it also accelerated a human digital transformation that permanently changed the trajectory of work and education. During these times of uncertainty, how does a leadership team ensure the ability to persevere no matter what happens in 2022?
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What kind of equipment is available?
Side Scan Sonar, Sector Scan Sonar, Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV), handheld and boat towed metal detectors and pinger receiver systems all provide departments with the “right tool for the job”.
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The Great Resignation: 5 expert tips on tackling work burnout
FE News
More burnt out employees than ever are resigning due to companies failing to address the new realities of a post-pandemic work climate, a report by Randstad reveals. The recruitment firm's study reveals that 69% of workers are ready to move jobs as part of a trend known as "The Great Resignation."
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Tablet Command provides a comprehensive suite of mobile solutions to support emergency response and incident management. Learn why hundreds of Fire Departments across North America use Tablet Command to support enhanced situational awareness, operational efficiency, and the safety of the public and first responders.
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iPlanTables provides Sit-Stand touchscreen workstations for plan reviewers, city planners, GIS and archivist departments. Starting 13 years ago we proudly are the only USA based stand manufacturer the industry. Join over 50 other jurisdictions who utilize our modern technology. “iPlanTables Helps You See the Big Picture”
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Through, not to: The case for effective change management
Talent Management
Every organizational transformation happening around the world today is about people. Talent leaders must champion their employees and make them the owners and architects of the change we want to see in the world.
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How to grow (and measure) inclusion in the workplace
Big Think
More and more business leaders are beginning to recognize the importance of fostering inclusion in the workplace. A recent survey showed that an organization's commitment to inclusion and diversity is important to 83% of Gen Z job seekers. And organizations that focus on creating the sort of environment where all employees belong aren't just attracting better talent.
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Elbeco’s NEW CX360 ultimate performance uniform series is designed to comfortably stand up to the demanding conditions of the streets and maintain a professional public image. It is all about the new, enhanced fabric—the Nanospun, 4-way stretch fabric is wrinkle-resistant, lightweight, and non-absorbent. www.Elbeco.com/CX360
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Learning is a bridge to employee well-being
HR Dive
Drastic shifts in the workplace over the past few years has prompted realignment of employees' work and personal values — leading to record high turnover. Reasons for leaving are wide-ranging but, ultimately, it comes down to employee well-being. Organizations have had to rearchitect a culture that previously did not prioritize employee experience, while managing new hybrid and remote workplaces.
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An affordable and easy to use way to organize your department's information and submit incident reports to NFIRS - without breaking your budget.
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What is tactical empathy and how can it help in negotiations at work?
Big Think
A negotiation is typically portrayed as a winner-take-all skirmish. Be it haggling for a higher salary, asking for a promotion or closing a deal, the process might summon tactics, for example, from Sun Tzu's The Art of War. Tactical empathy requires demonstrating to your counterpart how deeply you're listening to their words and, in effect, how thoughtfully you're considering their position.
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GT5000 Terra: Accurately identify and quantify unknown gases or call ‘ALL CLEAR’ at incident sites! All in a compact design with simple touch-screen commands.
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