Tag: culture

September 13, 2017

“They work hard and aren’t afraid to put in extra hours, blood, sweat, and tears to accomplish their goals.” This is how many company leaders would describe their top employees. However, these extra, hard-worked hours actually become overwhelming and are […]

September 11, 2017

Mindfulness in the workplace is one of the most important trends that businesses are paying attention to. As part of a series dedicated to must-read books for HR leaders, we’re exploring key lessons from “Mindful Work: How Meditation Is Changing […]

September 5, 2017

we’re taking a closer look at “Mindful Work: How Meditation Is Changing Business from the Inside Out” by David Gelles. According to Statista, revenues from yoga alone have surpassed $9 billion, and mindfulness is close on its heels. As Gelles […]

January 27, 2017

Culture is front and center for leaders who want to increase performance and strategic alignment in 2017. “Culture is the X-factor,” said Noah Rabinowitz, senior partner and global head of Hay Group’s Leadership Development Practice. “It’s the invisible glue that […]

January 13, 2017

Every employer has their own idea of a dream team, but most will agree it would consist of employees who are passionate about their careers, put forth extreme effort, and hit their goals every month. While this deep passion creates […]

January 13, 2017

Early in my career I was promoted to a regional management position and transferred from Charleston, SC to Boston. I was responsible for all service operations in 15 offices throughout New England, upstate New York, and Northeast Pennsylvania. I was […]

January 12, 2017

Do your managers set up your employees for the “Thrill of Victory” or the “Agony of Defeat?” If you don’t remember the commercial those phrases come from — and the image of the poor skier tumbling down the slope, personifying […]

January 6, 2017

Managers play an essential (and often under-appreciated) role in organizations. Research from the Gallup Organization found the relationship we have with our manager accounts for as much as 70% of our engagement score. That in itself speaks to the impact […]

December 22, 2016

If business leaders refuse to settle for second best in consumer satisfaction, then it should also be unacceptable to hold back from becoming one of the best places to work. Fighting for the status of best places to work means […]

December 15, 2016

The strongest way to make a new culture stick is by transforming new behaviors into regular habits. To really make feedback a part of your culture, follow these steps: 1. Training First, really make sure the behaviors your employees are […]

November 22, 2016

The U.S. Labor Department reported last week that jobless claims (unemployment claims) hit a 43-year low. Employee retention is rising everywhere as employers are more reluctant to lay off workers in a strong labor market. It would appear that we […]

November 18, 2016

What will some of the big themes be for HR leaders in the year ahead and how can we begin preparing for them? For some answers, I attended a session at HR Tech based on Josh Bersin’s new report, HR Technology […]

November 15, 2016

The word ‘agile’ has been a buzz word for some time now. Agile – by definition – is the ability to move quickly and easily. Agile from a project management perspective is typically used within technology projects; however, other types […]

November 9, 2016

The regulatory complexity inherent in complying with laws such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the revised Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) makes HCM-related compliance a year-round concern for leadership. Your compliance efforts, therefore, need to be driven by […]

October 26, 2016

Snapchat embraces and champions the ephemeral nature of communication in a landscape that is saturated with it. Snap a pic or a vid, send it to a friend, and moments after being viewed it self-destructs into the ether forevermore. We’re […]

October 25, 2016

Employee engagement continues to be a major workplace issue — according to Gallup, only 33.7% of U.S. employees feel engaged at work. The best way to combat this engagement crisis is by creating a coaching culture. The Building a Coaching […]

October 25, 2016

As a business leader, you know who makes your company run. (Hint: your employees.) A study by SHRM shows that 95% of recruiters expect recruiting to be as or more challenging next year. Everyone wants to hire and retain the […]

October 24, 2016

According to Aberdeen Group’s 2014 research, only 32% of companies have a formal onboarding process in place. With so much depending on the success of newcomers’ induction – work efficiency, job satisfaction, and ultimately, staff retention — why is the […]

October 21, 2016

Are your employees engaged, or are they just satisfied? The first step: Ask. How would they describe their current level of job satisfaction? Very satisfied. Somewhat satisfied. Moderately satisfied. Not at all satisfied. (I’m miserable!) According to the Employee Job […]

October 20, 2016

What will some of the big themes be for HR leaders in the year ahead and how can we begin preparing for them? For some answers, I attended a session at HR Tech based on Josh Bersin’s new report, HR […]