Leadership
Is The Great Resignation over? Here’s what executives think.
Economic turbulence has caused many companies to slow their hiring. Is The Great Resignation over? Here’s what 200+ execs said.
David Silbert · 2 min read
Leadership
Leadership
OPTIMA22: The closing keynote that stole the show
I’ll admit it: As someone loosely familiar with J.R. Martinez’s story, I thought I knew what to expect from his closing keynote speech. I was wrong.
Jonathan Holmes · 4 min read
Leadership
Don’t miss OPTIMA Virtual, airing April 26!
OPTIMA Virtual is right around the corner. From speakers to session tracks, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the big day.
David Silbert · 3 min read
Leadership
OPTIMA22: The moment that made conference attendees tear up
OPTIMA22 was packed with memorable moments, but this conversation with UKG CEO Aron Ain stood apart from the rest.
David Silbert · 4 min read
Consultant Resources
OPTIMA22: 5 team-building strategies from today’s business leaders
Explore our OPTIMA22 recap, and unlock five team-building strategies, straight from today’s leading CEOs, HR leaders, and consultants.
David Silbert · 6 min read
Company Culture
The Work on Trial series: Kemy Joseph on equity, purpose, and safety
Consultant and CEO Kemy Joseph shares how organizations can adapt to retain their talent amid The Great Resignation.
David Silbert · 6 min read
Hiring
How team leadership skills enable performance—and retention
Leadership at all levels is a core tenet of talent optimization. As you navigate a wild labor market, the leadership skills you seek will evolve, too.
Andrew Barks · 5 min read
Consultant Resources
Aiko Bethea takes the OPTIMA22 stage to inspire equity through empathy.
Renowned equity consultant Aiko Bethea is taking center stage at OPTIMA22 to help businesses create a fairer, more just workplace.
David Silbert · 5 min read
Company Culture
The Work on Trial series: Wayne Morris on purpose, freedom, and employee choice
Wayne Morris left a successful role in Silicon Valley in favor of more autonomy, more time with family, and a sense of purpose that felt increasingly elusive.
Andrew Barks · 7 min read
Company Culture
The Work on Trial series: Dr. Hume Johnson on being and belonging
Dr. Hume Johnson shares why she struggled with traditional work environments—and how her experience can make your organization stronger.
Robert Imbrie · 4 min read
Leadership
10 key skills for cross-functional team leadership
Cross-functional teams make your organization efficient and innovative. Learn the best skills to master cross-functional team leadership.
Jordan Nottrodt · 11 min read
Leadership
James Clear is teaching OPTIMA22 attendees how to build great habits.
James Clear, author of No. 1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, is speaking at OPTIMA22. Here’s everything you need to know.
David Silbert · 4 min read
Company Culture
4 hybrid workplace challenges (and how to solve them)
Help your team and organization overcome the biggest hybrid workplace challenges by following these best practices.
Blair Reynolds · 7 min read
Company Culture
Encourage learning and development by using an employee review template.
Do you need an employee review template? It’s a valuable resource to have on hand, serving as a starting point for reviews and performance appraisals, and guiding first-time managers less accustomed to these pivotal yet tricky conversations.
Andrew Barks · 9 min read
Leadership
The pros and cons of transactional leadership
Transactional leadership is a managerial approach that rewards self-starters, competitiveness, and individual achievement while weeding out and disciplining underperforming employees. It’s a traditional leadership style that’s still extremely prevalent in many different industries.
Marlo Oster · 7 min read