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What can HR learn about UNDP’s crisis response mechanism? The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) was created in 1965 by the United Nations General Assembly, as a way to contribute to the improvement of the nations’ quality of life. UNDP promotes change and centralizes the knowledge, experience and resources necessary to help people build a better life and is responsible for implementing the Sustainable Development goals. Throughout its 56-year history, the program has proven its Read more…

I don’t know about you, but I love tests on management, learning styles and anything that can tell me more about my personality and those around me. Some of these social science tests are backed by a decent amount of research, and can shed some light into characteristics about yourself that you can utilize for personal and professional growth. If you’re a manager, these assessments are a great way for team bonding and to learn Read more…

It used to be when you worked for a company, you took what they gave you with a smile on your face. Clearly, within the past 20 years, things have changed, as companies have realized that employees shop around for more than just the first job that comes along. Businesses are now competing with one another on the benefits that are offered outside of salary. Employees have made it transparent that they want to feel Read more…

Adulthood obesity and other health problems are skyrocketing across the world. Our activity levels have drastically decreased with the changes in technology that allow us to do our jobs from a chair, staring at a computer all day. It gets worse for remote workers who don’t have the option to walk or bike to the office, or don’t have much of a window to leave for lunch (unless they have a flexible work schedule, which Read more…