Business Leader
Behavioral Assessments
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…
Greg Barnett · 3 min read
Employee Engagement
Five tips on recovering from work burnout
Work burnout happens to the best of us. It doesn’t necessarily mean you need to change jobs or careers. Try one of these tips next time you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and overworked.
Elsbeth McSorley · 4 min read
Consultant Resources
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…
Drew Fortin · 6 min read
Company Culture
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…
Jillian Phipps · 4 min read
Employee Engagement
Five things that can make or break workplace teams
By Jillian Phipps
Jillian Phipps · 3 min read
People Management
Benefits of a happy brain: Positive employees are more productive employees
The advantages of a “happy” brain are abundant.
Phil Drazewski · 2 min read
Consultant Resources
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.
Elsbeth McSorley · 3 min read
Employee Engagement
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.
Shannon Howard · 3 min read
Consultant Resources
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…
Elsbeth McSorley · 3 min read
Employee Engagement
Are your leaders risk-prone or risk averse? Learn why it matters.
By Sue Blaney
Sue Blaney · 4 min read
Interview Questions
Five ways managers screw up interviews
By Phil Drazewski
Phil Drazewski · 5 min read
Consultant Resources
Self-awareness: The key to leadership success
Anthony Tjan, co-author of best-selling business book Heart, Smarts, Guts and Luck, writes that “there is one quality that trumps all, evident in virtually every great entrepreneur, manager, and leader. That quality is self-awareness. The best thing leaders can do to improve their effectiveness is to become more aware of what motivates them and their…
Sue Blaney · 2 min read