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How to improve your soft skills

7 min read

Employers consider soft skills one of a candidate’s most valuable assets. Learn what they are and how to improve them, using four easy steps.

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Where are our remotes?! The Hybrid Olympics Chronicles

14 min read

The PI People Ops team just pulled off an unprecedented Hybrid Office Olympics. Let me elaborate by walking you through my week as a remote Office Olympian.

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Looking back on a powerful month of Hispanic heritage, stories, and culture

5 min read

Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month and the importance of tradition through the lenses of several PI employees.

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How to create the ideal candidate profile

5 min read

Not finding the kind of candidates you’re looking for? You might need a candidate profile to boost your hiring. A candidate profile is a description of the skills, personality traits, and qualifications required for an open job position. Candidate profiles also include the tasks, objectives, and desired outcomes associated with the job. Here’s what we’ll…

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How to lead your most productive meetings yet in a hybrid workplace

7 min read

While running hybrid meetings may sound daunting, don’t let them intimidate you. With thoughtful consideration and a bit of planning, you can lead productive meetings in just about any workplace setting.

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The No. 1 way to future-proof your organization

4 min read

As workers rethink their role in the talent market, business experts share ways to ensure your organization is prepared for the future.

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Encourage learning and development by using an employee review template.

9 min read

Do you need an employee review template? It’s a valuable resource to have on hand, serving as a starting point for reviews and performance appraisals, and guiding first-time managers less accustomed to these pivotal yet tricky conversations.

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Cognitive function testing: What is it?

7 min read

It’s important that cognitive function tests be used responsibly, regardless of the context, and in conjunction with other tools. Like a writing exercise, or a general aptitude test, these can provide additional data points that help with hiring decisions, or in ensuring job fit. But cognitive function testing should never be the sole factor in a selection process.

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Onboarding new clients starts with these 5 easy steps.

8 min read

Client onboarding is a formative period in any consulting engagement. As you align on everything from workflow tools to project deliverables, the first 30 days leaves an indelible impression. The more you do to make a positive impact, the higher the likelihood you’ll enjoy a healthy, long-term working relationship.

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The pros and cons of transactional leadership

6 min read

Transactional leadership is a managerial approach that rewards self-starters, competitiveness, and individual achievement while weeding out and disciplining underperforming employees. It’s a traditional leadership style that’s still extremely prevalent in many different industries.

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The power of feedback: How to improve communication and performance

7 min read

Looking to improve your feedback form as a manager? Consider these five techniques designed to help people actually learn and grow from evaluations.

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The 5 characteristics of dysfunctional teams

7 min read

Dysfunctional teams can cripple an organization. To prevent dysfunction in teams, you need an understanding of the “where” and the “why,” in addition to the more obvious “who.” 

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