Lately, much emphasis is given to a leader’s ability to influence the behavior of his/her followers and much less on his/her ability to actually direct them towards the right goals and strategy. This made me question the nature of leadership, as it is currently being presented. What’s the value of influence if it doesn’t lead to actual […]
Here’s Why Employee Engagement is Crucial in the Modern Workplace
It is not a trend Employee engagement. You’ve undoubtedly heard the term before. But what is it, really? And does it matter? As it happens, it matters a lot in the modern workplace. It has an impact on nearly every aspect of business: from turnover rates to customer satisfaction, sales and profit. Here, we tell you […]
Five Things To Remember When Ordering Uniforms For Your Company Sports Team
Is your HR department decking out your corporate sports team with uniforms? That’s awesome! But there are a few things you need to keep in mind.
Telltale Signs You Aren’t Ready to Lead Yet
Stepping up to a leadership position requires a unique set of abilities. In any new phase of growth, sheer determination can only take you so far. But what if you’re not ready to step it up? This is just another step in the career journey.
Read on to see some of the telltale signs you aren’t ready to lead – yet.
Why We Need to Treat Departing Employees Better as They Head Out The Door
Here’s something I’ve learned from years of management: There are two key days that employee’s judge the organization on — their first day at work, and their last. The first day of work has been getting a lot of attention as everyone seems to be focusing on the importance of onboarding, and that’s a good […]
Why You Should Attend a “Disrupt HR” Event
Once in a while an event series is born that shakes things up, it makes you think differently, it leaves you inspired. That event is DisruptHR.
Action Plans Are Great, Commitment Is Better, with Jason Lauritsen [Podcast]
Creating a plan from employee surveys and data is a great start, but having teams committed to the plan creates accountability.
The World of Learning Solutions, with Kate Salmon [Podcast]
Kate Salmon of Learnography discussed the importance of a great learning and development strategy.
Employee Engagement and Recognizing Talent with Matt Manners [Podcast]
In this episode of the HRchat podcast, Bill Banham interviews Matt Manners, Founder of The Employee Engagement Awards & Conference which are hosted in the UK, US and Australia. Bill and Matt discuss why it is important to recognize, reward and grow top performers. About Matt Manners: Matt’s mission is to recognize and celebrate the […]
DisruptHR Chicago: Interview with Sangita Kasturi
A new language that defines gender equality as just that – the shedding of limiting stereotypes for both men and women. After all, you can’t have equality in the boardroom until you have equality in the home.