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How to get buy-in when implementing a new workplace technology

If you’re implementing new technology in your workplace, you want the rollout to go as smoothly as possible — which means getting buy-in from the employees who will use the technology. Most employees understand that in the modern workplace, technological change happens continually. But implementing new technologies still can cause problems for workers, who must…

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Sales managers: Use these tips for trade shows and events.
Teamwork
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8 tips on how to best interact with your team members

A supervisor’s worst nightmare is walking into a team meeting filled with arguing, apathetic, or inconsiderate employees. When a team is dysfunctional, both the company’s culture and bottom line suffer. Successful teams are made of members who are purposeful in their interactions, mindful of behavioral differences, and try to communicate effectively with each other. It’s…

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Is it extraversion or extroversion?

We debunk the psychology behind this word and how you really should be spelling it. A lot of people ask the question, ‘what is the correct spelling of the word extraversion? Is it with an “A,” as in extraversion, or with an “O,” as in extroversion. We deal with this same thing here at PI…

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People Management
6 min read

The 5-step strategic workforce planning framework

What is strategic workforce planning Strategic Workforce Planning is essentially aligning your human capital needs with those dictated by your business plan and strategy. A well thought out workforce plan will answer questions like: For well-established HR departments and larger organizations, workforce planning can be a catch-all term that covers everything HR-related from annual reviews…

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Cubicle work environments are doing more harm than good.

Companies are scrapping cubicles for an open office layout, boosting employee productivity and motivation. Can you imagine spending eight hours a day in a small box, only leaving to use the restroom, grab a bite to eat, or make copies? Sounds pretty dreadful. The unfortunate truth is that most office workers are trapped in such…

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People Management
2 min read

Benefits of a happy brain: Positive employees are more productive employees

The advantages of a “happy” brain are abundant.

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The benefits of joining a professional organization

No matter what level of employment a worker labors at—whether the most menial of occupations or a position requiring the highest level of education, experience, and skills—there are almost certainly one or more professional organizations they are qualified to be a member of.

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4 tips to integrate remote teams
Employee Engagement
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How to stay motivated (and productive) when working remotely

Fifty-four percent of companies offer remote work opportunities. Here are five tips to stay motivated and productive when working remotely.

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Hiring
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The hidden costs of mediocre employees

Groundbreaking companies cannot be built on the efforts of mediocre employees. It is absolutely shocking the number of large firms that languish while they put off eliminating underperforming employees. Even worse, those employees who just tread water, who stay out of trouble, meet their quotas, complete their assignments but never use their imagination – never…

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