Leadership
Essential soft skills for effective leadership
We discuss some of the most essential soft skills for effective leadership, including what they are, and how HR professionals can benefit.
Chris Caesar · 6 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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Business Strategy
Key skills to become a better HR leader
Discover the top HR skills every professional should know to be a stronger HR professional. Includes recommendations on how to develop those skills further.
Chris Caesar · 7 min read
Business Strategy
Navigating and implementing AI in HR
Learn what AI in HR is, as well as how its used, benefits, and challenges. Discover how to navigate and implement AI into your HR strategy.
Chris Caesar · 7 min read
Behavioral Assessments
Forget breaking the ice — we melted it
Think about the last meeting that made you want to quit your job and stroll into the wilderness. Maybe it was with a new employee, or that team member you rarely interact with- or one you interact with too much.
Steve Messina · 4 min read
Business Strategy
What is the September Surge, and how can your business capitalize on it?
In more competitive industries, preparing for the September Surge – and extending its payoff – means tightening your hiring process up.
Andrew Barks · 5 min read
Interview Questions
Conducting stay interviews: best practices for employee engagement
Unlike exit interviews, which occur too late in the employee’s tenure to make a difference, employers conduct stay interviews to address any concerns and reinforce positive experiences while the employee is still onboard.
Chris Caesar · 9 min read
Leadership
How to overcome these most common leadership challenges
Learn about the common leadership challenges professionals face internally and externally, as well as solutions to complex people problems.
Chris Caesar · 8 min read
Leadership
Effective leadership: Leading by example in 2024
Learn what effective leadership is and what skills and characteristics you need to be an effective leader in 2024 (and beyond).
Ashley Vanasse · 15 min read
People Management
Calling all quiet leaders: Use PI Perform to manage with confidence.
Ever feel pressured to “speak up” to succeed as a manager? Learn how PI Perform can help you lead projects or teams as your authentic self.
David Silbert · 5 min read
People Management
12 essential people management skills for effective managers
Good managers take the time to hone a set of skills – ranging from hard and soft, technical and social, and so forth – that allow them to respond quickly, empathetically, and intelligently to a variety of situations.
David Young · 10 min read
Business Strategy
Why the ‘E’ is so important
Removing equity from the DEI equation threatens to undermine the very foundation of inclusive workplaces. At PI, we recognize that true inclusion is unattainable without equity.
Emily Willbrant, SHRM-CP · 4 min read
Business Strategy
5 ways to align HR strategy with business strategy
You could be a multi-million dollar organization trying to corner the market, or you could be a scrappy startup just trying to break in—if your HR strategy isn’t fully aligned to support your goals, you won’t be set up for success.
David Young · 7 min read
Diversity & Inclusion
Embracing inclusion: The importance of LGBTQ+ and gender diversity training in the workplace
In support of our LGBTQ+ colleagues, PI recently held a training session on gender diversity. These were the biggest takeaways.
Emily Willbrant, SHRM-CP · 5 min read
Business Strategy
How to craft a compelling vision statement
Download our “How to craft a compelling vision statement” worksheet, and take steps to perfect your vision and turn it into a reality.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 2 min read