Communication
How To: Navigate Generational Communication Gaps
In today’s workplace, bridging generational gaps is not simply a necessity—it’s an opportunity to create a cohesive culture. With five generations in the workforce, it has become increasingly important to align colleagues of different age groups and backgrounds. The current breakdown of each generation in the workplace includes: Every age group has different lived experiences,…
Read More7 Tips to Optimize Written Communication
When was the last time you misinterpreted an email or had one of your messages misunderstood? It’s common for meaning to get lost in translation. After all, without the benefit of nonverbal cues, digital communication can often result in wider intent-impact gaps. These days, conversing online has become the norm, especially in remote and hybrid…
Read MoreImproving Connection: Overcoming Communication Challenges in a Hybrid Workplace
We know that hybrid work is popular – at least with employees and growing firms. Personnel prefer a hybrid model 83% of the time, and it’s also favored by 63% of high-revenue growth companies. While the approach may be embraced by many, it still comes with some drawbacks. One of those challenges is communication. In…
Read More6 Cs of Culture: Communication
What makes an exceptional organizational culture? The truth is that every workplace will have its own character that reflects the shared vision and values as well as the people who are part of it. In addition to these elements, there are a few fundamentals (aka the 6 Cs of Culture) that also contribute to the…
Read MoreThe Value of Trusting Manager-Employee Relationships
Strong connections between supervisors and their direct reports create win-win-win outcomes. Numerous studies have shown that managers are one of the most important drivers of an employee’s job satisfaction and engagement, which correlate positively with organizational performance metrics including customer satisfaction, profitability and shareholder returns. The studies reveal a win-win scenario for personnel and employers…
Read More8 Coping Mechanisms Inspired by Emergenetics
As our Emergenetics® community continues to navigate the loss of Dr. Geil Browning, our beloved Founder, I’ve crafted another blog post related to grief. The mourning process is just that – a process. It takes time, and everyone’s experience and progression in dealing with loss will be different. Anyone, no matter their preferences, can lean…
Read More7 Common Myths About Team Building
I’ve shared before that team building has a bit of an image issue, so it tracks that there are a number of popular misconceptions about the subject. When employees are invited to participate in relationship building experiences, Human Resources and Learning & Development professionals need to be prepared to address presumptions and steer their participants…
Read MoreEmpower Kids with Life and Learning Skills
Most adults who are working with kids would agree that one of their primary goals is to help youth develop the capacities and tools they need to be successful and happy as they grow. There are threads of this sentiment in most mission statements of schools and districts, youth organizations and enrichment centers as well…
Read MoreReputation Management: Team Building
As a former communications professional, I have experience identifying a good public relations opportunity, and team building certainly has one. Although many people get excited when they learn that they will have a chance to connect and collaborate with their colleagues, others hear the same term and have a decidedly different reaction. They may instead…
Read More6 Practices to Cultivate a Culture of Belonging
Creating a workplace ethos that prioritises belonging has a meaningful impact on employees and organisations. Companies that build an ecosystem where each individual feels valued realise positive bottom-line results as well as improved people outcomes including enhanced retention and engagement. While most businesses recognise the value that comes from belonging and validation, they must also…
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