Tag: performance management

Four Pillars To Optimize Performance Management

Performance management is critical to organizational success. The management consulting firm McKinsey & Company says how you go about it can make all the difference. Research suggests plenty of room for improvement….

Boost Employee Satisfaction With Your Benefits

According to the industry news site BenefitsPRO, more than 90% of employees say employee benefits contribute greatly to their job satisfaction. But in a concerning trend, sentiments toward benefits have been dropping…

Fostering Critical Thinking in an AI World

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) saves time and effort by analyzing large data sets and automating rote tasks. As the technology evolves, it promises to create new opportunities for employees to innovate and…

Remote and Hybrid Leadership Best Practices

These days, employees aren’t just prioritizing flexibility and autonomy. They’re demanding it. According to McKinsey & Company, nearly one-third of employees (29%) would consider changing jobs if their employer transitioned back to…

Managerial Strategies To Resolve Employee Conflict

The human resources association SHRM is sounding the alarm on rising workplace conflict. Surveys suggest managers are best suited to answer the call, but they may need training on how to resolve…

Unlock Employee Insights With Listening Tours

Unlock Employee Insights With Listening Tours

Unlock Employee Insights With Listening Tours The art of communication rests more in listening than in speaking. We have two ears and one mouth because we’re supposed to listen twice as much…

Could Sabbaticals Enhance Your Benefits Offerings?

Could Sabbaticals Enhance Your Benefits Offerings?

In the ongoing battle for talent, employers are seeking innovative benefits to attract and retain workers. One solution gaining momentum is the employee sabbatical. According to the management consultant WTW, only 15%…

Best Practices for Recognizing Your Remote Employees

For decades, employee recognition usually involved bringing staff together in a large conference room to honor work anniversaries and top performers. There might be a framed certificate, a handshake and a…

Tips for Documenting Manager-Employee Conversations

When in doubt, document. That’s the expert advice you should give your managers when discussing important job-related matters with employees. Whether a manager is congratulating an employee on a job well-done or…

Are Your Employees As Healthy as You Think?

Employers have different views on employees’ well-being than the employees themselves. In many cases, it’s not even close. And it begins with diverging thoughts on benefits packages. Just 61% percent of employees…