Leadership

How to become an effective manager: 11 proven strategies shared by our experts

Employees who report to effective managers are over 15 times more likely to be high performers. They’re also more than three times more likely to stay at their job.

David Young · 11 min read

Great leaders must make an effort to continuously learn to control their ego.
Leadership

New manager training tips and strategies to master the art of management

What does it take to be an effective manager? It’s a question many in the management field have been asking, with increasing urgency, over the past few years.

David Young · 11 min read

Leadership

The 6 essential leadership practices for success

What is a good leader actually doing that makes them so effective? Although good leadership is certainly a talent, it can still be taught and developed.

David Young · 9 min read

Introverted leaders
Business Strategy

Talent optimization goes mainstream

We defined the talent optimization discipline in 2018. Since then, the concept has evolved to serve as a revolutionary link between business and people practices.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 5 min read

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Business Strategy

10 catalysts driving the employee energy crisis

We’ve got a real issue on our hands. Understanding the factors driving the human energy crisis is essential to helping our employees recharge.

Mike Zani · 8 min read

A team of four people sits around a table and creates a talent management strategy
Business Strategy

Elevate your team: Proven strategies for improving team productivity

Increasing productivity doesn’t have to cost a lot. It can be as simple as shifting a mindset, or providing the proper motivation.

David Young · 11 min read

Business Strategy

Why I named Bank of America the inaugural Talent Magnet benchmark winner

In my work with executive and strategic HR teams, I try my best to reinforce a simple truth: Top talent always has a choice.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 5 min read

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Business Strategy

4 reasons HR fails to get approval for the tools they need

As an HR professional, your best defense is a good offense. If you can anticipate the reasons you might have a proposal denied, you can more readily dispel misconceptions.

Andrew Barks · 6 min read

Company Culture

Living the green dream: A view from the PI Office Olympics pedestal

Nobody approached this “return to office” request with a sense of obligation. We were here to connect with colleagues, sure, but also to compete.

Andrew Barks · 11 min read

sales manager coaches sales account executive
Leadership

The signs of micromanaging: How to spot them, so you can stop them

Micromanagement fuels resentment and negativity—and who wants to work in an office like that? True leaders are constantly seeking to improve themselves, which means enhancing their self-awareness.

Marlo Oster · 11 min read

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Company Culture

Perception bias: How to recognize and avoid it (with workplace examples)

Perception bias influences how we perceive people based on their race, gender, age, and much more, and if left unchecked, it can lead us to make poor decisions based on stereotypes and assumptions. 

Marlo Oster · 14 min read

New Frontier of AI in the workplace
Company Culture

A new frontier: What HR teams should know about AI in the workplace

Companies are playing perpetual catch-up when it comes to understanding not only who’s using AI tools, but the ramifications of how they’re using them.

Andrew Barks · 8 min read

Employee Engagement

Transformational leadership: How to inspire innovation

A comprehensive guide to understanding what transformational leadership is and how to develop your own leadership skills.

David Young · 18 min read

sales leader
Company Culture

New-year meeting ideas to jumpstart the year

A new-year meeting can shake off the new year nerves, reacquaint coworkers, and align the entire team on the company mission and goals for the upcoming year. 

David Young · 14 min read

Company Culture

Better Work, Better World at the Big Game: Representation through talent optimization

Both organizations put people first, fostering inclusion, diversity, and a sense of belonging that helps pave the way for opportunity and progress. 

Andrew Barks · 3 min read