Talent Optimization
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Employee Engagement
6 min read
How to maintain team-building momentum and trust with remote teams
Much like the current economic recovery, remote work sentiment during COVID-19 has taken on something of a “W” shape. Many organizations have navigated peaks and valleys since leaving their offices indefinitely in March. Some have returned in partial capacity; others have continued to work primarily from home, and many have redrawn their policies altogether. One…
Company Culture
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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.
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…
Employee Engagement
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Remote engagement: The next great corporate challenge
Yon is a co-founder of HomployeeHub, the remote work experts that help teams re-connect through virtual hosted live events and remote-work gift bundles. Over the last six months, the corporate world has been forced to conduct a profound operational experiment. The Great Remote Work Experiment, as it’s been dubbed, forced a sudden and total shift to…
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)…
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…
Talent Optimization
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Company Culture
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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…
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.
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…
Diversity & Inclusion
6 min read
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
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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.
People Management
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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…
Consultant Resources
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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.