News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
We’re all familiar with the scenario – we’re at the office and someone is saying one thing but we get the sense that they are thinking something else. But how can we tell what they are thinking and if it matches what they’re saying? A great tool to understand intentions is through body signals. Subconsciously, […]
Even if you are a good manager it doesn’t mean you are a leader. There is quite a difference between the two. A true leader is a person that models behaviors that others are inspired to follow. Some people are natural leaders; others can train in leadership skills to become one. If you are in […]
Encouraging effective communications is an important part of running a successful company, and is a cause to be spearheaded at a leadership level.
Corporate Volunteering Corporate CSR programs provide both employees and the employers with a plethora of advantages and benefits. Employees are inspired and happier, while employers see these results increasing the bottom line. Check out the infographic below! To learn more visit Good Deeds Day on Facebook. About Good Deeds Day The team at Good Deeds Day have […]
HR managers are always looking for ways to improve employee engagement and no wonder. Engaged employees are happier and more productive and ultimately create more resilient organizations. What’s more, engaged employees are more likely to describe their company as a great place to work. That makes it more likely for a company to attract other […]
When it comes to career success and professional aspirations, kindness is easily overlooked in favor of qualities like work ethic, tenacity, and perseverance. Many people falsely believe that being nice will hinder your career. While being overly nice or passive can hold you back in certain situations, genuine kindness plays an integral role in the […]
Data analytics has become a primary decision-making tool for business leaders — but in order to exert the greatest impact on performance metrics, companies must begin with the employee experience.
If you’ve read my book The Coaching Habit, you’ll know that I’m all about asking questions. Asking questions instead of providing answers and advice provokes productivity and learning, and helps employees develop. It’s the key to effective coaching. What I don’t always talk about is how helpful it is to ask yourself these same questions […]
Performance management review time. It’s a dreaded time for many employees. Did you exceed expectations throughout the past year or have you been unable to impress despite your best efforts? Remember though, a performance review has become as much an inconvenience for line managers and directors as it has for employees. As the time for review […]
Bureaucracy exists to maintain structure and efficiency within an institution. Yet many times employees experience the exact opposite. Menial tasks have to go up the chain of command, feedback is never received, and work goes drudgingly slow. Like the feeling of walking through superglue, we get stuck. While many give up on the spot, others […]