Workplace Challenges
Improving 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 More7 Management Practices to Elevate Engagement
Effective management is one of the most vital components of a successful workplace ecosystem. From motivating and developing staff to actualizing long-term objectives and achieving organizational goals, people leaders are instrumental in driving the business forward. To succeed, managers should invest time and energy in employee engagement. Studies show that companies with invested employees are…
Read MoreSet the Ground Rules for Better Team Performance
When leaders talk about high-performing teams, it’s often in the context of the impact that they can have on business outcomes. From better decision-making and innovative ideas to greater productivity and improved problem-solving, working groups that excel have the capacity to advance the enterprise. People who are part of a high-performing team are often likely…
Read MoreIncrease Employee Retention with Learning & Development
51% of employees across the globe are seeking new job opportunities. While it’s unlikely that half of a company’s staff members are going to leave in one year, this statistic might be a wake-up call for leaders and can serve as an important reminder that retention deserves serious attention. For businesses that are committed to…
Read More7 Ways to Truly Boost Productivity (Spoiler Alert: Micromanagement Is Not Included)
In many organizations, there seems to be a disconnect between employees and upper management, especially those working in remote environments. Studies from Citrix and Microsoft both found that while workers feel that they are performing well in a hybrid or remote capacity, employers are not so sure. In fact, 85% of leaders say the shift…
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 MorePromote a Sense of Purpose at Work
As the workplace experience evolves, one trend that seems well-positioned to hold steady is the drive to engage in meaningful work. 70% of employees report that their sense of purpose is largely defined by their job. Those that find significance in their daily tasks and projects tend to report better personal and business outcomes, such…
Read MoreShould This Meeting Have Been an Email?
I would venture to guess that every person in the working world has asked themselves our headline question at least once in their lives, and likely more than that. You may also have replaced the word email with chat message, recorded video, text alert or any other medium outside of a live, face-to-face experience. Meetings…
Read MoreDesign Your Training with Every Learner in Mind
Employees want to work for organizations that offer opportunities to grow their talents, and by providing that perk, companies reap the rewards. In fact, 93% of employees said that well-planned training programs positively affect their level of engagement and 76% of Gen Z believe learning is essential to a successful career. When your team members…
Read MoreHow To: Enable Autonomy in the Workplace
I recently read Qualtric’s Employee Experience Trends report, examining some of the defining elements that promote retention and encourage staff to feel connected to their organizations. One of the four driving factors that they identified this year was the push to reclaim work-life balance. While this trend is not exactly new, the report released some…
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