As you travel back in time and try to remember what you thought was going to happen this year and compare it now to what actually did, what did you get right? Where did you “swing and miss?” What wound up happening that was completely off your radar just 12 short months ago? CONTACT US […]
Micromanagement is one of those terms that almost immediately elicits imagery, and the overwhelming majority of that imagery could be categorized as unpleasant or distasteful. It’s the boss that not only told you what to do and how to do it but who hung around to watch you implement those instructions and gave you in-the-moment […]
Picture two sales professionals preparing for a high-stakes client meeting. Both have years of experience and a track record of success. Yet as they enter the boardroom, one radiates self-assurance, ready to captivate the room. The other appears hesitant, as if grappling with an inner dialogue of doubt. What sets them apart in this pivotal […]
With the “Great Resignation,” hiring managers and talent acquisition professionals are using every trick in the book and tool in their chest to fill record numbers of vacancies. They are looking for candidates who are not only proficient in the current skillset but who also show an affinity for learning (and quickly conquering) the future […]
With the “Great Resignation”—also coined other “greats” like the reshuffling, reimagination and reset —record numbers of people are exploring roles in new organizations and industries to restart, reshape or revitalize their careers. If this is you, you are well aware of the hours and energy expended (multiple times!) to complete online applications, tweak your resume […]
What Is Workplace Dignity? Workplace dignity is a sense or a feeling each of us has until we don’t. It would be fair to say that we become far more aware of Workplace Dignity in its absence than we are in its presence. From that, we would suggest that Workplace Dignity (WPD) is defined as […]
As organizations across the globe quickly shifted to remote work structures, much of the responsibility for ensuring continued success falls on the shoulders of managers. To ensure success and engagement within their team and the organization as a whole, managers must focus on their employees’ core needs: clarity, communication and consistency. This handbook is designed […]
As organizations across the globe quickly shift to remote work structures, employees that were accustomed to working in a centralized location found themselves in a new world of work—in their home. The usual business routines, processes and collaborative practices that worked in a centralized setting need to be adjusted or revamped entirely to support a […]
Perhaps the single most telling reality of the new normal is how much power employees across industries and around the world have accumulated. Or, perhaps far more accurately, how comparatively willing contemporary employees are to use their accumulated power these days to get what they feel they deserve. CONTACT US > Opposing Views On Working […]
As we all look for ways to get ahead of attrition and retain high performers amid the current upheaval, stay interviews have emerged as a valuable strategy. What Is A Stay Interview? A stay interview is often used as an employee retention tool. Typically these are done proactively to engage with employees, identify their needs […]