Talent Optimization

CEOs say this is their No. 1 challenge heading into 2021.
Remote work is complex—you don’t need nuanced behavioral data to understand that. But when you start to apply behavioral learnings, and think about how a virtual workplace might affect your people differently, you can begin to unpack the challenge.

How to grow a consulting business by creating experiences for your clients
When looking to grow a consulting business, make sure you’re providing next-level experiences for your clients. Here are some tips.

The secrets to great career pathing
What do you envision when you hear someone mention career pathing?
Depending on where you’ve been and where you hope to go, the answer may vary. At its core, organizational career pathing is about creating new opportunities.

Katie Sowers to keynote the PI Dream Teams Summit
Kick off the year with the PI Dream Teams Summit, featuring Katie Sowers, the first female NFL coach in Super Bowl history.

How to get promoted during the pandemic
As we finally approach the end of 2020, many employees are turning their attention toward career aspirations for the coming year. If you count yourself among those looking to reach the next level, a quick web search will produce a slew of tips.

Should you use personality tests in the workplace?
What’s your impression of personality tests? Maybe you’ve taken one as a job candidate, or perhaps you’ve used them in an effort to better understand your workforce. Depending on that experience, your mileage may vary.

CEOs say this is their No. 1 priority right now.
Your chief executives have likely put out multiple fires over the course of the past nine months. And thanks to the uncertainty of the pandemic, whatever’s top of mind probably feels more urgent and pivotal than ever.

How we’re evolving Better Work, Better World with our new remote work policy
At PI, we pride ourselves on being high achievers no matter the circumstances. But 2020 has challenged even the most resilient, hard-driving organizations. We’re no exception.

How to manage with well-being in mind
You may have heard that we’re dealing with “unprecedented times.” And while that’s become a bit of a cliché, for those navigating full-time remote work for the first time, this truly is uncharted territory.

How to maintain team-building momentum and trust with remote teams
Much like the current economic recovery, remote work sentiment during COVID-19 has taken on something of a “W” shape. Many organizations have navigated peaks and valleys since leaving their offices indefinitely in March. Some have returned in partial capacity; others have continued to work primarily from home, and many have redrawn their policies altogether. One…

Self-awareness: How do you measure your progress?
How would you go about measuring and improving your self-awareness? I recently shared one of our blogs about self-awareness as an upskilling endeavor with my network, encouraging people to note this particular snippet: “Increasing self-awareness is also a matter of professional development. You can view it on the same priority tier as attending workshops, reading…

How to identify your hiring priorities
Are you overwhelmed with the number of job openings in your organization? Do you feel like you need to fill all the jobs, right now? If that’s the case, first, take a step back and breathe. Given the way 2020 has gone, being in a position to add to your headcount for 2021 (and beyond)…

The science behind team discovery
Team cohesion is one of the hallmarks of a talent optimized organization. But building a cohesive team is easier said than done. You need the proper tools at your disposal to first understand what type of team you have—and only then can you begin to optimize it. Enter Team Types. When you understand your Team…

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