People Management
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40 smart questions to ask your boss
Asking your boss a question can be an intimidating prospect, but never asking any questions at all is a bad look. What questions should you ask, and how do you go about doing so?
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Business Strategy
11 min read
How to create a talent management strategy
Find out how to create a talent management strategy and why it can transform your business. Includes detailed instructions and examples.
Hiring
9 min read
Onboarding meeting questions to welcome new team members
Starting a new job is tough, and it’s up to you as a manager to make your new team members feel welcome. The most effective way to get started is with an onboarding meeting. Learn about the benefits of an onboarding meeting.
People Management
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5 year-end staff meeting ideas your team will actually enjoy
How do you run an effective meeting? Think about what you hope to accomplish in the new year: How can you greet the next challenge with confidence, energy, and enthusiasm?
Talent Optimization
7 min read
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.
Employee Engagement
9 min read
Employee expectations are shifting. Can you meet them?
Employee expectations have shifted in the past two years. Here’s how leaders can understand, meet, and ultimately exceed these expectations.
Company Culture
4 min read
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.
Leadership
10 min read
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.
People Management
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3 ways to adapt your return to office for the Delta variant
As organizations contend with the Delta variant and Great Resignation, here are three ways to plan a thoughtful return to the office.
Company Culture
14 min read
Where are our remotes?! The Hybrid Olympics Chronicles
The PI People Ops team just pulled off an unprecedented Hybrid Office Olympics. Let me elaborate by walking you through my week as a remote Office Olympian.
People Management
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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.
Leadership
7 min read
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.
People Management
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The power of feedback: How to improve communication and performance
Looking to improve your feedback form as a manager? Consider these five techniques designed to help people actually learn and grow from evaluations.