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Company Culture
4 min read

What does responsible BI usage look like?

There’s an inherent sensitivity to business intelligence, no matter the organization. So what constitutes “responsible usage” is a point of constant discussion.  Still, Amazon’s recent job posting soliciting two Intelligence Analysts who would have access to “actionable intelligence” raised some eyebrows. That access would include “sensitive topics that are highly confidential, including labor organizing threats…

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Company Culture
7 min read

Why it’s more important than ever to reinforce your core values

Your core values are vital to keeping your business afloat during difficult times. Here are three ways to reinforce core values on your distributed team.

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How to build leadership capacity
Leadership
8 min read

Self-awareness: How do you measure your progress?

How would you go about measuring and improving your self-awareness? I recently shared one of our blogs about self-awareness as an upskilling endeavor with my network, encouraging people to note this particular snippet: “Increasing self-awareness is also a matter of professional development. You can view it on the same priority tier as attending workshops, reading…

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Austin Fossey
Hiring
5 min read

How to identify your hiring priorities

Are you overwhelmed with the number of job openings in your organization? Do you feel like you need to fill all the jobs, right now? If that’s the case, first, take a step back and breathe. Given the way 2020 has gone, being in a position to add to your headcount for 2021 (and beyond)…

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Talent Optimization
4 min read

The science behind team discovery

Team cohesion is one of the hallmarks of a talent optimized organization. But building a cohesive team is easier said than done. You need the proper tools at your disposal to first understand what type of team you have—and only then can you begin to optimize it. Enter Team Types. When you understand your Team…

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Talent Optimization
1 min read

Get advice from top CEOs

Want actionable advice from top CEOs? Check out our Dream Teams video series, and learn from the brightest minds in business.

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2019 hr technology report small business the predictive index
Company Culture
4 min read

What does responsible BI usage look like?

There’s an inherent sensitivity to business intelligence, no matter the organization. So what constitutes “responsible usage” is a point of constant discussion.  Still, Amazon’s recent job posting soliciting two Intelligence Analysts who would have access to “actionable intelligence” raised some eyebrows. That access would include “sensitive topics that are highly confidential, including labor organizing threats…

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Leadership
3 min read

How to improve self-awareness as a leader

If there’s one thing great leaders have in common, it’s self-awareness. Here’s how to leverage your strengths and find new ways to grow.

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Hiring
5 min read

Make your hires count by writing great job descriptions

Whether you’re hiring steadily or just looking to fill one specific position, finding the right fit is essential. That’s true if your operations are currently virtual, you’re back on site, or you’re somewhere in between. No matter the role, you want to find that fit as fast as you can. But you can’t compromise culture…

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How to be inclusive of gender and pronouns at work

As a people manager, it’s important that you foster a culture of inclusivity. Here’s how you can be inclusive of gender and pronouns at work.

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How to further DEI efforts with limited funding

When looking to take action on DEI, it’s easy for funding to bottleneck progress. Here are some cost-effective ways you can make an impact.

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PI Learning Center
People Management
5 min read

Why upskilling is a team goal, too

Many of us are just casually familiar with the concept of “upskilling.” You’ve run across it on LinkedIn, or heard it mentioned in a webinar. It feels a little like a buzzword—a term with more style than substance. But here’s the thing: Upskilling is vital to highly functioning, cohesive teams. Developing new skills because you’re…

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Are consulting certifications valuable?

Looking for the right consulting certifications for your needs? Here are some recommendations that can provide real value for your practice.

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Leadership
6 min read

Adjusting your remote leadership style for the sake of team cohesion

What do the most cohesive teams have in common? They understand who they are—both as a work unit and a collection of personalities.  Remote teams especially need to understand how different behavioral drives play into the cohesion of the whole. And it’s on remote leadership to recognize that during times of stress and uncertainty—such as…

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