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The benefits of promoting from within
Before sending out that job ad to the masses, look from within your company for potential candidates.
Elsbeth McSorley · 4 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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People Management
Why job longevity matters
Job hopping may seem like it’s on trend, but sticking with a company for longer provides greater benefits.
Elsbeth McSorley · 4 min read
Company Culture
Cubicle work environments are doing more harm than good.
Companies are scrapping cubicles for an open office layout, boosting employee productivity and motivation. Can you imagine spending eight hours a day in a small box, only leaving to use the restroom, grab a bite to eat, or make copies? Sounds pretty dreadful. The unfortunate truth is that most office workers are trapped in such…
Jillian Phipps · 4 min read
Employee Engagement
Five things that can make or break workplace teams
By Jillian Phipps
Jillian Phipps · 3 min read
People Management
Benefits of a happy brain: Positive employees are more productive employees
The advantages of a “happy” brain are abundant.
Phil Drazewski · 2 min read
Consultant Resources
The benefits of joining a professional organization
No matter what level of employment a worker labors at—whether the most menial of occupations or a position requiring the highest level of education, experience, and skills—there are almost certainly one or more professional organizations they are qualified to be a member of.
Elsbeth McSorley · 3 min read
Consultant Resources
Solving for ‘g’: Getting value from cognitive ability tests
By Greg Barnett, PhD
Greg Barnett · 3 min read
Consultant Resources
Re-evaluating performance evaluations: Four best practices
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read
Employee Engagement
How to stay motivated (and productive) when working remotely
Fifty-four percent of companies offer remote work opportunities. Here are five tips to stay motivated and productive when working remotely.
Shannon Howard · 3 min read
Consultant Resources
Top 5 recruiting and hiring mistakes that HR often makes
Hiring mistakes not only waste time and money – they can also impact company morale. Having a refined recruiting and hiring process is crucial to the success of any organization. It’s important to know what pitfalls to avoid when selecting candidates, in the interest of ultimately bringing the best employees for your company on board. The…
Elsbeth McSorley · 6 min read
Consultant Resources
The hidden costs of mediocre employees
Groundbreaking companies cannot be built on the efforts of mediocre employees. It is absolutely shocking the number of large firms that languish while they put off eliminating underperforming employees. Even worse, those employees who just tread water, who stay out of trouble, meet their quotas, complete their assignments but never use their imagination – never…
Elsbeth McSorley · 3 min read
Employee Engagement
Are your leaders risk-prone or risk averse? Learn why it matters.
By Sue Blaney
Sue Blaney · 4 min read