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Steve Cox is the CEO of Employ, a K1-backed company, where he is dedicated to fostering continuous investment, empowerment, accountability, and achievement. Under his leadership, Employ thrives on creating an environment of growth and success, driven by and for people. The company's strong foundation and talented team propel the momentum of its innovative solutions, establishing it as a transformative, customer-centric organization. With over 25 years of experience, Steve has a proven track record of transforming companies into robust, customer-focused enterprises. He possesses deep expertise in SaaS environments, go-to-market strategies, and M&A transactions. Recognized for operational excellence, commercial acumen, and team building, Steve is a results-driven leader who has successfully achieved multiple private equity exits in partnership with Vista, Bain, Insight Partners, and GSV.

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Apart from those roles where being in person is required, hard-and-fast rules about returning to the office make it harder to recruit.

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Apply these creative steps to find a resolution when the status quo doesn't cut it. In an era where complex business challenges often defy conventional solutions, leaders must think outside their comfort zones and consider alternative approaches to overcome their business obstacles. By fostering a mindset that embraces ambiguity and encourages experimentation, they can unlock innovative solutions to problems that don't fit the mold. Here, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members offer insight to help other leaders become more creative in addressing problems that require more than a standard answer.

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Here's how to master daily leadership responsibilities without burning out. What does an effective leader look like? Oftentimes, what comes to mind is an individual who can successfully balance daily workflow, foster positive team relations, and handle an unforeseen crisis calmly and collectively. But strong leaders have another secret ingredient up their sleeves. They realize how important it is to manage their most valuable resources: time and energy. As a leader, being intentional about where to invest your focus can significantly enhance your productivity. Below, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members share their insights on other tried and true habits every successful executive should practice regularly.

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The faster your organization adopts AI, the more important it becomes to understand—and proactively manage—the cybersecurity risks that come with it. AI is moving quickly from experimentation to core business operations, but that speed brings a new layer of security concerns. From data exposure to adversarial attacks, the risks tied to AI are evolving just as fast as the technologies themselves. If you're leading AI initiatives, it's critical to understand where the vulnerabilities lie and how they could impact your business. To help, Fast Company Executive Board members outline the key cybersecurity risks that come with rapid AI adoption, along with practical steps you can take to reduce exposure.

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CEOs must begin leveraging their CHRO's expertise if they want to develop a better workforce, achieve strategic goals, and build a strong executive team.

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Does your management style foster collaboration and trust? Behind every successful leader, is a great team, but finding the right people to support your mission and move your company forward is not always so easy to achieve—especially if you are just starting in business. At its core, a reliable, high-performing team is rooted in trust, collaboration, and clear communication among its leaders and team members. In addition, managers who consistently support, respect, and value their direct reports are more likely to create a work culture environment that builds better relationships and motivates people to contribute their very best each day. The leaders of Fast Company Executive Board understand what it takes to put the right team in place because it's also essential to them being able to focus on other areas of the business and worry less. Below they each share one best practice for building a high-performing team that can drive innovation and creativity across the organization.
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Employ Inc.
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Employ Inc. provides people-first recruiting solutions that empower companies to overcome their greatest hiring challenges. Serving SMBs to global enterprises, Employ focuses on the unique recruiting needs of each organization — from foundational hiring to sophisticated talent acquisition. Employ is the only organization to offer companies choice in their hiring solutions, providing a curated set of recruiting technologies and services. Together, Employ and its solutions (JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite and NXTThing RPO) serve more than 22,000 customers across multiple industries.