July 25, 2024
Via: HR HeroComputer technology company Dell has made headlines for its new work-from-home policy. According to the policy, fully remote employees will no longer be eligible for promotions. There is an exception, however, for hybrid workers (i.e., those who spend three days […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
October 12, 2022
Via: EntrepreneurAmong the brands you admire most, there are probably some kick-ass logos and color palettes. Visual identity is important — but visual identity isn’t what turns would-be customers into raving fans. The secret to building loyal brand advocates is employee […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
August 23, 2022
Via: HR HeroThere is a lot of talk surrounding company culture, which is important. A company’s culture is the revving engine behind any successful organization. Keeping with the motor metaphor, companies like to discuss what type of ‘engine’ they want powering their […]
June 21, 2022
Via: SHRM“Digital transformation” is a phrase that’s tossed around a lot these days. But what does it mean? And, specifically, what does it mean for HR professionals? There’s a good chance that digital transformation efforts are taking place in your organization. […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
June 16, 2022
Via: EntrepreneurA company with a magnetizing culture not only brings in the best players but holds onto them. A healthy work environment with team members that are content, increases productivity while offering extra time off and increasing revenue. That means more […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development, Research
December 22, 2021
Via: HR HeroThe last two years have been tough for HR departments, from navigating the pandemic to this year’s great transition. The stress from last year still lingers for many teams and continues to impact work today. Even as HR professionals face […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
November 18, 2021
Via: SHRMWe have witnessed tremendous change in the workplace since the lockdowns imposed in early 2020 due to the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us were new to the world of remote work and the drastic changes we were forced to […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
October 15, 2021
Via: HR HeroOne of the most common questions my clients ask me is how I keep my teams so positive. Culture is unique to each organization, and culture is people. Within each company is a unique culture defined by the people within […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
October 14, 2021
Via: HR HeroWhen people think of “diversity and inclusion” (D&I), invariably their minds immediately go to racial and ethnic identity, with gender likely coming in a relatively close second. Indeed, both the presence and the inclusion of women and people of color […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
October 1, 2021
Via: HR HeroWe all talk about company culture and have a general sense of what it is, but coming up with a clear definition can be difficult. Some will describe culture as the personality of an organization or the way people interact […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
September 2, 2021
Via: HR HeroThe past year has seen a massive shift in how work gets done around the world. As a result, organizational performance and workplace culture have become mission-critical issues that are now top of mind for every business leader. I’ve mentored […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
August 31, 2021
Via: HR HeroBeing digitally connected doesn’t necessarily mean that a team working remotely feels connected. Discover five simple strategies to bridge the gap and create a sense of community. remote worker teamworkThere’s certainly no denying that working remotely has a host of […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
July 22, 2021
Via: HR HeroAs the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, there is less and less of a need for employers to maintain the remote work policies many have had in place for well over a year. Still, employee expectations and preferences are pushing many employers […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
June 8, 2021
Via: HR HeroAs staff start returning to the office, is it time for companies to consider implementing mandatory reorientation programs? As the United States continues its nationwide vaccination efforts, states and cities across the country are starting to open up, relaxing capacity […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
April 27, 2021
Via: HR HeroA company’s “culture” is a complex concept. Company culture is undeniably important to any business, but it’s difficult to come up with a concise definition. It’s even harder to effectively and consciously steer that culture in one direction or another, […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
March 23, 2021
Via: HR HeroWhen Sandy Cross, Chief People Officer of the PGA of America, focuses on inclusion and diversity topics, she’s not just thinking about employees of the golfers’ association. She’s also concentrating on the vendors the association relies on, the people out […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
March 3, 2021
Via: HR HeroThe term “company culture” became a recruiting buzzword many years ago and has since turned into a key workplace factor. Start-ups and tech companies took it to the next level, innovating in the workplace to not only set the scene […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement, Research, Software
July 21, 2020
Via: HR HeroForbes magazine publisher Malcom Forbes once called diversity “the art of thinking independently together.” When it comes to having a diverse board of directors, Forbes’ words have never been truer. Boards thrive on diverse thinking, but this thinking only comes […]
June 12, 2020
Via: HR HeroWhen the video of George Floyd handcuffed on the ground with a white Minneapolis police officer’s knee on his neck went viral, public outrage included claims of systemic racism in many law enforcement agencies. Those claims didn’t start with Floyd’s […]
April 16, 2020
Via: HR HeroOver the last few years, diversity and inclusion (D&I) have become indivisible parts of conversations about how to build a successful team and culture. Creating an environment that is inclusive to employees of all genders, backgrounds, and identities is important […]