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Employee Engagement

How to manage with well-being in mind

You may have heard that we’re dealing with “unprecedented times.” And while that’s become a bit of a cliché, for those navigating full-time remote work for the first time, this truly is uncharted territory.

Dana Auten · 6 min read

Company Culture

How can you express gratitude virtually this Thanksgiving?

Like most everything about 2020, Thanksgiving is looking a little different this year. But we can still express gratitude and appreciation for each other while we’re apart. Here at PI, we’re embracing an old tradition that takes on new meaning in a remote work environment: We’re bringing back pen pals! And we wanted to share the…

Andrew Barks · 2 min read

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Teamwork

CEOs say this is the No. 1 source of conflict.

Conflict can be beneficial, so long as it’s healthy. As CEOs and their teams prepare for the next 12 months, here’s one of the biggest hurdles they’re looking to overcome.

David Silbert · 2 min read

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Company Culture

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…

Andrew Barks · 6 min read

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Company Culture

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.

Melissa Perry · 7 min read

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Consultant Resources

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…

Ted Olson · 8 min read

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Business Strategy

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)…

Andrew Barks · 5 min read

Behavioral Assessments

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…

Allison Siminovsky PhD · 4 min read

Leadership

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.

Erin Balsa · 1 min read

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Business Strategy

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…

Oz Guner · 4 min read

Company Culture

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.

David Silbert · 7 min read

Behavioral Assessments

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…

Andrew Barks · 5 min read

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Maya Rittmanic · 6 min read