As heads of the company, CEOs like to believe they have their finger on the pulse of everything that's going on -- but a recent survey conducted discovered that's not exactly true. Workforce analytics company Visier asked employees and CEOs…
Leadership & Strategy
COVID-19 disrupted nearly every aspect of modern work, from where and how we get things done to the tools we use to collaborate. While some forms of work continued in-person - and in many cases, demanded longer hours in more…
We have no shortage of news that can spark uncomfortable or even volatile conversations in the workplace. HR leaders and front-line managers want to be prepared to address sensitive topics. Nearly all employees know the events of late - from…
It's been two years since the start of the pandemic, and all of us are well acquainted with virtual meetings by now. Whether it be Zoom, Teams or Google Meet, virtual meetings have become a necessity and don't seem to…
Guess what can give you higher employee retention? Listening! A recent study found that organizations that listened to and acted on employee feedback were 11 times more likely to have high retention rates. And the important thing is technology allows…
Building diversity has been and will continue to be a priority for HR pros in the years to come. As companies continue to prioritize diverse representation in leadership and employment in general, these pros will need to look to their…
Is it time to reimagine workplace culture? Yes - and perhaps it's overdue. With turnover rates at all-time highs and employees jumping from one greener grass to the next, HR leaders might need to reimagine a lot: recruiting, retention, morale,…
Employees work in a disconnected workplace – even as they come back on-site. First, the pandemic sent them all home. Now, many people work fewer – or no – hours on-site. Plus, some teammates have left for other – or…
Bad things happen that impact people and emotions at work. The last two years have more than proven that - and we often don't know what to say. It could be a professional issue – missed targets, failed promotions, layoffs. Or…
Experts are saying that building a sustainable work culture is one way to battle the Great Resignation. But new research shows to do so you must pay attention to two groups: women and junior-level employees. The Clockwise report, “The Real…
While concerns over the pandemic remain, businesses are beginning to learn to live with COVID. They're asking employees to return to the office. In fact, the New York Times recently reported that real-estate firm CBRE data shows the tech industry…
Listening could be the most under-rated management skill … ever! Managers who listen well have a more positive impact on employees, avoiding discontent and turnover. Solid listeners give better instruction and direction, effectively leading teams to success. And they always…
Diversity and equity efforts are critical to company success. But they're practically useless if you don't have an inclusive workplace. In fact, diverse workplaces are more innovative and profitable, according to research from McKinsey. But a diverse group of employees…
Time to present in front of an actual group of people again. You sweating? Have knots in your stomach? Head throbbing? More than likely, something like that will happen at just the thought of presenting! Most people are NOT comfortable…
With so much of employers' focus on recruiting and retaining talent this year, a lot are concentrating on revamping company culture. While good pay and benefits can convince a lot of employees to stay, a healthy work environment can be…
Most HR professionals know their front-line managers have probably never faced more challenges than they do now. And you want to help. Whether managers lead teams on-site, virtually or in hybrid fashion, one of the best way to get through…
