January 12, 2022
Via: HR HeroI am still agog at the Antonio Brown situation several days later. For those of you who don’t follow sports or the NFL, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ wide receiver (and generational talent) can be combustible. Since building a Hall of […]
November 22, 2021
Via: HR HeroArtificial intelligence (AI) refers to systems or models that can perform tasks simulating human intellect and improving performance iteratively as they collect information and process it. It is capable of speech interpretation, decision-making, visual perception, etc. AI is multifaceted and […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
June 23, 2021
Via: SHRMMisinformation about COVID-19 vaccines has proliferated across the Internet in recent months, with false rumors about dangerous side effects, surveillance and other conspiracies. The rise in false information about vaccines has had a marked impact on vaccination rates, with 1 […]
June 11, 2021
Via: Chief Learning OfficerAs a performance coach, I cannot tell you how many times I have heard that phrase, especially since the pandemic arrived. However, half the time after having gone through the particulars, I find myself concluding that the person was not […]
April 2, 2021
Via: EntrepreneurOrganizations are made up of people, not tasks, not tickets, and certainly not #channels. So when looking to improve operational performance, why is there a tendency to start with “productivity tools” that focus on the outputs? This article is a […]
January 18, 2021
Via: SparkAs the “new normal” transitions into the “next normal,” organizations must develop strategies for effective communication in the workplace that account for partial in-office returns and ensure remotely working employees don’t feel left out. There’s no one-size-fits-all for communication strategies […]
February 10, 2020
Via: SparkWorkplace romance policies are a complex topic that continues to evolve in the current landscape. A 2019 study shows there’s a great need for businesses to take proactive steps that protect the organization and its members and provide clear guidelines […]
January 7, 2020
Via: SparkThe growing hospitality industry is currently facing a labor shortage. To meet evolving guest expectations with fewer staff members, organizations need workforce optimization solutions that are capable of handling hospitality employee management and supervision dynamically and at speed. Competition in […]
January 6, 2020
Via: SparkSeveral states have laws that allow employees to take time off for school-related meetings and activities. As any parent knows, it’s a constant challenge balancing the demands of work with those of raising a child. To increase flexibility in the […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
April 16, 2019
Via: SparkThere is more than one way to assess employee performance. While the evolution of cloud-based technologies and mobile devices has altered the corporate landscape, some things never change: Employee performance remains the benchmark for long-term enterprise success. But despite best […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
April 8, 2019
Via: SparkEffective employee goal setting can take several forms. We often talk about performance goals for employees only in the context of an annual performance review. We rate and categorize employees, set new goals, and then we forget about it all […]
Development & Evaluation, Workplace wellness
February 26, 2019
Via: SparkWhere would your business be without your dedicated employees? Employee Appreciation Day is March 2, but every single one of your employees makes a big impact on your business day in and day out all year long. With that in […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
January 16, 2019
Via: SparkWhile you probably know that employee absenteeism is an expensive problem to have, you may not realize just how much it could be costing you. According to All One Health, each year unscheduled employee absenteeism costs $3,600 for an hourly […]