In the past few years there has been a shift in power dynamics in the workplace. Employees have become more empowered and willing to assert themselves when it comes to matters of work-life balance and productivity. They are likely to request more feedback and take firmer stances on their work schedules, particularly when it comes […]
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Why your people are “quiet quitting”: The massive disconnect between employees and employers in 2022
Employees want to feel valued and appreciated. They want to know that their work is meaningful and that they both have, and contribute value to, the company. They also want to be compensated fairly, and to have opportunities for growth and development. However, employers are often more focused on the bottom line than on their […]
Ghosting Goes Both Ways: 5 ways to stop job candidates from ghosting
Does this sound familiar? Your company is hiring and you’ve posted your job opening on all the sites. Right away you receive a great resumé and cover note that check all the boxes! You immediately reach out, exchange a few messages and set up an interview. When the scheduled time arrives, you sign onto Zoom […]
When Tragedy Strikes: How to triage and address the needs of your employees
When tragedy strikes, it can be difficult to know how to help our employees. As leaders, many of us feel like we want to do something, but we’re not sure what to do and how to fit it into the workplace setting. In order to be able to support our employees during times of tragedy, […]
Intentional communication: The most important 15 minutes of a manager’s work week
Do you remember your employees’ last performance review? How did it go? Well, according to a recent study, if your employee was a millennial, there is a 34% chance your review drove them to tears. That’s right, more than a third of performance reviews with millennial employees end up in tears! Yikes! With numbers like […]
Job market musical chairs: 3 ways to build trust and actively retain your employees
If you’re like most organizational leaders, you’ve probably had the experience of watching great employees leave your company. Maybe you’ve even felt a little helpless to stop them from going. You may have also felt the pain and cost of recruiting and onboarding a great new employee, just to see them leave a few months […]
