Employee Engagement
5 types of questions to avoid on your employee experience survey
Employee experience surveys can provide valuable insights into employee engagement and areas of opportunity. But there a few questions you should avoid.
What does survey response time say about your employee experience?
Ever wonder if survey response times indicate an employee’s level of engagement? Our science team found this correlation to answer that exact question.
5 ways to give feedback that won’t stunt creativity
Negative feedback can inhibit your team’s creativity. Here are five ways managers can give feedback that won’t impede innovation.
The simple activity that inspired a team
Check out how one team offered recognition and appreciation as a way of inspiring and motivating team members.
Do you know the real reason employees quit?
For years, we believed the lie that employees leave bad bosses. But a new report tells us this statement is misguided. Find out why people really quit.
Consultant buzz: Why behavioral fit matters to engagement
In February of 2019, The Predictive Index® surveyed 3,000 employees across 20 industries to understand which factors had the greatest impact on employee engagement and turnover. Here are a few takeaways you can take back to your client to enable them to hire the right people. If you’re helping your client hire employees to drive…
How to design an office that accommodates everyone
When it comes to creating an inclusive environment, a physical work space that accommodates all employees’ needs cannot be undervalued.
How employees respond to disruptive workplace behavior
A recent study showed that employees do very little to address disruptive workplace behavior. The reasons why not may surprise you.
How do you establish culture when there hasn’t been any?
How do you build culture in your organization when you haven’t done anything like that before? Learn insights from an experienced VP of HR.
Three essential elements to implement retail training
After more than a decade of implementing retail training at Starbucks, I learned three essential elements to make training a success. Read about them here.
How to motivate employees with talent optimization
Too many business leaders don’t know how to motivate employees. But if you follow the talent optimization discipline, motivating people is simple.
How to start a workplace book club: Tips and book recommendations
Implementing a workplace book club is a low-cost way to boost employee engagement while enabling employees to execute your business strategy.
Will the 996 culture last at Alibaba?
Alibaba is one of the most successful companies on the planet—and their founder unabashedly endorses the 996 culture. But is it sustainable?
Lead your team like Ernest Shackleton.
When it comes to leadership, it’s about putting your team above yourself. That’s what explorer Ernest Shackleton did more than 100 years ago.