There is a power to January 1 beyond a calendar date that marks a new year. It promises an opportunity for a fresh start. To do better. To try new things. To break routine old habits and replace them with more intentional choices. A fresh start means accepting failures, learning from them, and then letting them go.
Reflect on your year that has passed. What did you achieve, and what did you not? What did you learn? What successes do you want to build on to achieve new goals?
Contemplate your goals for the new year, and try these three practical tips for a fresh start in 2024:
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Post your goals and review them every day. Seeing your goals in writing will challenge and inspire you to stay focused when the minutiae of daily distractions threaten to sidetrack you.
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Cultivate an open mind that entertains new ideas and perspectives. Seek new sources of information, ask questions, and dig deeper to determine validity.
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Invite feedback. Make it safe for others to question your conclusions, challenge your thoughts, and offer alternatives. Although this process may not be comfortable and takes extra effort, when properly handled, it enhances personal growth and decision-making.
Now reflect on your organization’s performance over the last year. What efforts hit the mark? What objectives were not achieved? What role do you play to help your organization make a fresh start to the new year?
When you look forward to the goals your organization has for 2024, consider the benefits of your Employers Council membership. They can help you achieve those goals and manage the many challenges ahead. Here’s how:
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Upskilling: Quickly evolving business conditions mean employers must continuously enhance the skills of their workers. Our classes can help – from technology topics to communication to management skills, and more.
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Employee engagement and retention: New approaches to the employee experience are needed to effectively respond to their expectations. Use our Guide to Workplace Culture and discuss your goals with our organizational development experts.
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Leadership underperformance: Leaders at every organization, at every level, face daunting challenges and may lack the self-awareness needed to respond effectively. Leaders need productive feedback to perform at their highest potential; our Coaching services and multi-rater feedback surveys can help.
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Burnout: HR professionals are exhausted from doing more than ever. As part of the Employers Council community, turn to our staff, resources, and services for support and to prevent isolation. We are here to help.
The Employers Council team is excited about a new year supporting all our members with their goals. We have many projects underway to enhance the value of your membership. Consider us your partner in making 2024 a great year. Thank you for your membership! As always, feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.
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