By Barb Ward from conversations with Kailey Bowser, Leadership Consultant, and Alex Cousins, Financial Planner As leaders continue struggling to fill talent gaps in their organizations post-pandemic, the reality of 11,000 people per day reaching retirement age in 2024 looms. Employers are painfully aware that with every retiree who walks out their doors, years of […]
By Barb Ward In 2024 approximately 4.1 million Americans will turn 65, that’s an average of 11,000 people per day according to a CBS News report. This, the largest surge of retirement-aged Americans in history, promises to wreak havoc on organizations already experiencing high turnover rates among their workforce and most notably their leaders. What's […]
By Hannah Kaiser Although some organizations are beginning to call their remote employees back into the office, virtual teams are still on the rise. Over two-thirds of organizations across the world use remote teams in some form. And, while virtual teams offer many benefits in the way of flexibility and speed due to instant access […]
By Paula Sparks Technology has changed the rules of business. As new advancements are made, seemingly every day, it continues to increase the ability and necessity for organizations to adopt a global view for their businesses and their workforces. While this is exciting for all the opportunities it brings, it also creates additional challenges for […]
By Barb Ward In an environment still recovering from The Great Resignation, finding ways to engage employees and reinforce their dedication and commitment to the organization is paramount. Developing a sincere, authentic recognition program is a simple step in achieving this goal. Employee recognition really is that important. To understand the far-reaching benefits of workforce […]
By Hannah Kaiser When we feel good, we feel empowered to do good at work. Sustaining healthy workplace habits goes beyond simply staying at home when sick. Good physical and mental health can be essential for fully engaging with our work and feeling satisfied with what we have accomplished. Otherwise, diminished overall well-being can degrade […]
Reflection and Planning will Start it off Right By Laurie Cure Welcome to 2024! With every new year comes reflection, planning, and putting structures in place that support you and your organization throughout the year. Strategic planning often moves to the forefront as leaders begin working with their teams to ensure successful focus and prioritization. […]
Compiled by Barb Ward from past Innovative Connections blogs The end of the year is always a time for reflection, so as we were contemplating the topic for our 2023 holiday blog, we began looking through some of the other blogs we’ve posted throughout the years. What we found was a virtual time capsule. Here […]
By Barb Ward We use humor every day to help us diffuse tense situations, deflect embarrassment, manage adversity, lighten the mood, and as a mental release to get us through hard times. Sometimes people think there is no place for humor in the workplace, but research says otherwise. In fact, laughter can indeed be the […]
By Hannah Kaiser The landscape of the workplace has shifted dramatically in recent years and continues to change. Remote and hybrid work have become increasingly common, fewer people are going into the office, and advancements in technology persistently threaten to change the way work is done. In this unstable and isolated environment, it’s no wonder […]
