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How to make remote team communication effective
In this new reality, it’s important to have great remote team communication. Follow these steps to keep your team in sync—and navigate today’s challenges.
David Silbert · 8 min read
Artificial IntelligenceYour AI Doesn’t Know Your People. That’s the Problem.
AI has become one of the most accessible tools for managers, but replacing a gut feeling with an AI response doesn't solve the underlying problem.
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COVID
Execs, do the right thing by your people.
Often, employees have no warning that layoffs are imminent. And so when they do come, they hurt like a sucker punch. We need to do better by our people.
Mike Zani · 4 min read
People Management
What would your employees say about their remote work-life balance?
When your workforce goes remote, work-life balance can become a major challenge. Here are five things you can say to your employees to help.
Erin Balsa · 5 min read
COVID
PI workshops go online to support remote learning
In light of social distancing mandates, we’ve brought two of our most popular workshops online. Here are five quick facts about these online workshops.
Erin Balsa · 3 min read
Consultant Resources
10 tips for consultants during an economic downturn
Looking to better support your clients during this difficult time? Here are 10 tips on how to improve your consulting engagements.
Laurel White · 5 min read
People Management
5 tips for remote management in uncertain times
Remote management has its own set of distance-related challenges—and in these anxious times, added complexities. Here are five best practices for managers.
Victor Lipman · 3 min read
Employee Engagement
Is your employee engagement in a recession too?
The reality is your employees are scared and stressed right now. Here’s how you can protect employee engagement and productivity.
Andrew Barks · 4 min read
Organization Design
How to conserve resources in the workplace
COVID-19 has forced companies to reduce spending and reassess the tools available to them. Here are some tips on how to conserve resources in the workplace.
Victoria Nichol · 5 min read
Organization Design
Leadership lessons from disaster management: Are you reacting or responding?
The essence of disaster management includes how to acknowledge, and adapt to a highly fluid situation.
Olivier Aries · 8 min read
Hiring
Surviving a hiring freeze: 5 tips for HR
Navigating a hiring freeze indefinitely is manageable if you have the right people and priorities in place.
Andrew Barks · 6 min read
People Management
4 common problems in the manufacturing industry
Manufacturing has experienced rapid growth, but not without some issues. Here are four common problems in the manufacturing industry, and how to solve them.
Amanda Cox · 6 min read
Organization Design
The ultimate M&A integration checklist
Looking to lead your employees through a difficult merger? Download our post-merger integration checklist and learn how to navigate change with confidence.
David Silbert · 9 min read
Organization Design
HR, you need to ask your CEO these 2 questions.
CEOs might have all the business acumen in the world—but that doesn’t mean they understand people. Herein lies HR’s opportunity to get a seat at the table.
Mike Zani · 5 min read
Employee Engagement
The best way to design an employee journey map
Whether you’re struggling with top-performer turnover or looking to boost engagement, employee journey mapping can help.
Will Otto · 4 min read