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There is nothing worse for an organization than a bad manager. Bad managers can grind productivity to a halt, dissolve employee engagement and cause turnover rates to skyrocket. What’s more, bad managers can increase the stress levels of a workplace, causing significant health issues at every level. In sum, bad managers are bad. Unfortunately, business […]
In 2022, hourly workers are finding themselves in very high demand. Staff shortages in a variety of sectors and turnover rates of 150% — an increase of 68% since 2017– mean businesses that once took their ability to attract and retain staff for granted are now encountering strong resistance to their favorite strategies. There were […]
In the latest episode of the HRchat podcast, we discuss powerful ways to connect people strategy with business strategy. Listen too as we talk about ways that neuro-learning is beneficial in developing desired employee skills and behaviors. My guest today is Nicole Morris, PsyD., Executive Consultant at The Vaya Group. With 15+ years of leadership development […]
In this special episode, recorded from the #SHRM22 expo floor in New Orleans, I am joined by Dan Hunter, CEO and founder at Workzinga, a job search and hiring platform emphasizing company culture fit. Dan is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for developing and mentoring leaders. Listen as Bill and Dan Discuss: Why is Workzinga […]
Organizations everywhere are embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles to create workplaces that can attract and retain top talent. For forward-thinking talent leaders, an inclusive and equitable work culture that involves employee well-being is a critical part of the overall strategy. Why? Because, when evaluating their career opportunities, candidates and employees are seeking more […]
How to get your senior leadership team to invest in DEI DEI is a value we try to reflect in Canadian society, but one of the biggest challenges to creating and executing a successful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy is ensuring you have senior leadership buy-in. What’s the challenge? Getting people to agree that it […]
Employee Misalignment: 7 Things to Look Out For and How to Fix Them Are you and your employees aligned over how to improve your workplace? Employees want to work in an organization where they feel safe to grow and thrive in their careers; meanwhile, HR leaders want to ensure employees have the tools and resources […]
“Just drop into my office and tell me what’s on your mind…” “If you need to report an issue or incident, call this number…” Organizations have relied on open-door policies and whistleblower hotlines for gathering feedback for a while. However, these methods are no longer proving effective — but were they ever really effective in […]
In this HRchat episode, we consider findings from a recent survey of HR leaders that suggests HR pros are jumping ship in record numbers. My guest today is Claire Schmidt, CEO and Founder of AllVoices, an employee feedback management platform that helps company leaders ask for, and act on, employee feedback of all kinds through a […]
“Feedback is the breakfast of champions” – Ken Blanchard. These lines ring true because one of the greatest gifts an employer gives their team members is honest feedback. It’s an incredibly powerful tool that can grow and increase workplace productivity. Providing constant feedback is an excellent way of telling employees you know how they’re performing […]