By Barb Ward Employee engagement is the heart and soul of any organization. When it is strong, companies flourish; when it’s lacking, they often struggle and fail. This is because engaged employees feel valued and integral to the organization, fostering a personal connection to its mission and goals. As a result, they’re more likely to […]
By Hannah Kaiser There is something good to be said about working hard. Producing high quality work, pitching in, and staying on top of our responsibilities make us vital members of our organizations. And, for many, a job well done can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment. Organizations, too, of course, place high value […]
By Hannah Kaiser We are operating in a globalized world of business. According to one survey, nearly 90% of corporate employees have found themselves on a global team at least once. And, as we find ourselves more often working alongside people who come from foreign cultures, we may begin questioning how our experiences have shaped […]
By Jacqueline Wong In our constantly changing work environments, selecting the right candidate for a role is crucial to building strong teams and ensuring long-term organizational success. Traditional interviews are important—and they will continue to be a foundational piece of candidate selection—but they are also difficult to do really well. (The reasons for this are […]
CHANGE IS LIKE CHESS In chess there are 10 to the power of 40 (10000000000000000000000000000000000000000) different ways the game might be played. It seems daunting as each independent move spawns another. A board that looks organized at first begins to feel chaotic. But then, you realize each move opens up a whole new world of […]
By Hannah Kaiser Traditionally, learning in an organization is a one-way street — junior members seeking wisdom from the more seasoned senior members. But, as organizations begin to recognize the value of age diversity in their workforce, a new trend of older employees looking to their younger counterparts to receive their knowledge has begun to […]
By Barb Ward Management of talent in today’s unpredictable environment requires employers to think differently. The job market is rapidly and continuously changing, generative AI continues to have an impact on the need for different and specific skill sets and finding and hiring individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and expertise is becoming […]
By Hannah Kaiser Some of the best leaders are able to influence through inspiration, effectively motivating the people in their organization by empowering them to do their best work. Charisma, communication skills, and persuasiveness are a few qualities that can help leaders with their goals to affect change, but demonstrating authenticity is one of the […]
By Barb Ward According to a study in Harvard Business Review, people at high-trust companies report 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29% more satisfaction with their lives, and 40% less burnout than people at low-trust companies. In April 2023, Gallup reported that […]
EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING Making good decisions is the cornerstone of leadership. It sounds simple enough, but quality decision making is challenging, even in the best of circumstances. "Do I have the right information?" "Are the right people involved?" "Am I even solving for the right problem?" These qustions are all factors that can complicate our decisions. Most leaders tend […]
