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Today’s Workplace: The Importance of Keeping It Real
David Weisenfeld January 28, 2019
Last year, I coached my son’s basketball team in the town’s youth basketball league. The NBA Championship was hardly at stake, although you might not have been sure of that the way a couple of the parents reacted to referees’… continue

Building Trust: Critical Currency in a Competitive Job Market
Linda Pophal January 24, 2019
Trust in major institutions is at an all-time low. The 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer revealed 9-point drop in trust among the general public—and a 23-point drop among the “informed public.”
“The United States is enduring an unprecedented crisis of trust,”… continue

Determining What Your CEO Cares About (And Adjusting Your Messaging Appropriately)
Linda Pophal September 26, 2018
It’s no secret that there can be a significant disconnect between the CEO (and C-suite) and HR leaders in many organizations.
While HR is focused on ensuring s positive and supportive culture and boosting employee engagement, CEOs are much more… continue

Vacation Mode: How to Engage Employees with Summer Perks
Jessica Webb-Ayer August 14, 2018
With the current jobseeker-friendly market, an employer needs to make sure it is in the best position to attract and retain the workforce it wants and needs. Summer perks are a good way for employers to show how much they… continue

Could the World Cup Produce a GOAALLLL in Your Workplace?
Jessica Webb-Ayer July 13, 2018
Did World Cup fever infiltrate your office this summer? Employee symptoms may include:
Flex-time or time-off requests so employees can watch games;
Frequent gatherings in break rooms or conference rooms with TVs;
Quieter offices during World Cup games;
Bright colored… continue

Engage Your Employees Without Letting Them Drive the Bus, Says @TimSackett
David Weisenfeld April 16, 2018
Employee engagement is always a key topic because of its close connection to an organization’s ability to retain its workers. An organization that ignores its employees does so at its peril. But is there risk in relying too much on… continue

Can Embracing March Madness Improve Employee Engagement?
Jessica Webb-Ayer March 15, 2018
The signs are upon us that spring is coming. The clocks have sprung forward, the trees and flowers are starting to bloom (in some parts of the country at least), and March Madness has arrived! It’s time for the sports… continue

Machines vs. Humans in the Age of AI: Finding the Right Workplace Balance
Linda Pophal March 5, 2018
A recent MIT Technology Review article identified “Five Jobs That Are Set to Grow in 2018” and Artificial Intelligence (AI) engineer had a prominent spot on the list. “There probably isn’t a more sought-after skill set in the world of… continue

Boosting Inclusion in Diversity Initiatives: Rowing with Both Oars
Robert Teachout March 1, 2018
When a person in a row boat uses an oar from only one side of the boat, what happens? The boat just goes in a circle and very little forward motion is achieved. A rower must use the oars on… continue

Engage Your Staff in Developing Your Strategic Plan
Linda Pophal February 5, 2018
How do we get our employees engaged so they help achieve the goals and objectives in our strategic plan? It’s a common management conundrum, not just for HR leaders, but for others as well. After all, when employees aren’t engaged… continue
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