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Recognition Does Not Yield True Results, Right? Wrong.
American workers are disengaged. But you already know that. You’ve probably seen Gallup’s perennially popular stat that only about one-third of workers are engaged. And so you’d think that with the billions companies have spent on engagement efforts, the needle would have moved more.
And yet … We’re experiencing an engagement crisis in which a great majority of employees are not as motivated or committed as they could be. As they should be.
How to Execute OKRs and CFRs for Team Growth
OKRs alone are not enough! The OKR goal-setting methodology requires its logical adjunct, CFRs (Conversations, Feedback, and Recognition), to provide the continuous performance management element needed to drive results.
How to Ask for Feedback #IWantToKnow
Since he was born almost three years ago, our son has looked to faces for cues. Almost instantaneously, inside his little, blonde head he looked up at us and wondered: Is this safe or unsafe? How should I interpret this situation? How am I doing? As parents, it is a subtle balance between giving too much feedback that can overwhelm and control, and too little feedback, which can contribute to uncertainty and doubt.
The Role of Technology in Driving a Winning Culture
In the past, a smart business strategy separated the winners from the losers. But not anymore. Today, the best culture wins. Top Workplaces leaders recognize this, and they leverage it as a competitive advantage. How do they do it? More and more, they’re relying on a new technology to create an environment that gets results.
Drive Organizational Performance by Fostering a Thriving Well-being Culture
We are on the brink of a human revolution in the workplace. The old ways of living and working are no longer working. This people-centric revolution is where organizational performance and agility is driven by investing in employees and cultivating a culture of positive well-being in the workplace.
The Imperative for — and Science of — Achieving Social Intelligence
While it’s true that the world is constantly evolving, there are moments in history when massive transformations occur – the shift from hunter/gatherer communities to the agrarian age, the industrial revolution followed by the ...
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The Age of Resilience
The world today can feel stressful. The news is filled with stories of divisive politics, dramatic social change, dire consequences of climate change, and helplessness in the face of global conflict and terrorism. With all of this as a backdrop ...
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Emotional Intelligence Training: What To Consider
When it comes to Emotional Intelligence (EQ) training, there are many commercial off-the-shelf programs to choose from, and they vary widely in terms of learning objectives and the experiences they provide. To add to the confusion, there are many ...
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From billions to bankruptcy: Never ignore the need to innovate
My friends and I lived for weekend memories made around fun times that finished with a movie. We thought that sure-bet source of entertainment would always be there for us, just down the street.
Statistics: Rethink Your Candidate Experience or Ruin Your Brand
Job seekers begin to form an opinion about a company, as an employer AND as a business, the very moment they begin the application process. One negative candidate experience creates a ripple effect as applicants vocalize their dissatisfaction with how they were treated and discourage others from applying.
The Value of 360-Degree Feedback
Ever wonder what makes people succeed in their roles? Relationships—not quantity, but quality, and particularly with direct reports. Just as the best companies are concerned about the quality of their relationships with their customers, the best leaders seek feedback—both positive and negative—about how they’re doing in their relationships with their many constituents.
Building a Coaching Culture for Change Management
How do leaders, managers, and HR, L&D and Talent Management practitioners empower their people to execute their organization’s vision and thrive in a world of constant change? This research report explores how coaching can be integrated ...
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2018 Betterworks Continuous Performance Management® Survey
A motivated workforce is key to competing and winning in today’s environment and ensuring your business is ready for tomorrow’s challenges. Motivated employees are well-equipped to quickly acquire and apply new skills and align their ... Read more
Nearly a Year after #MeToo – Lessons Still to be Learned …
In February 2017, eight months before #MeToo went viral, a former senior engineer at Uber, Susan Fowler, published a blog alleging rampant sexual harassment, retaliation, and discrimination. Following an extensive investigation including hundreds of interviews, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and his colleagues at Covington & Burling issued a list of recommendations aimed at changing the company’s culture and practices. While Uber’s transgressions were severe, they are not alone. The headlines of the past year indicate that many organizations are still at risk and in need of transformation. What lessons can be learned and how must organizations respond?
How to Convince Your Company to Accept & Adopt OKR Goals
Objectives and Key Results are a powerful goal-setting system that works for organizations, teams, and individuals. They align employees’ goals with enterprise objectives. By using Key Results (metrics) to gauge performance and progress, organizations can improve execution both at the individual and company level.
#StorytellingTuesday: The game changer of talent management transformation
How should top management handle the highs, but also the extreme lows that unexpected change often brings about?
4 Human Resources Challenges That Can Stunt Your Organization’s Growth
Let's face it -- organizations are only as able as the people who comprise them. When employee wellbeing is prioritized and employees are happy, an organization is positioned to do its best work. This fosters an atmosphere of positivity where everyone can thrive. But if morale is bad, turnover is high, and socio-economic disenfranchisement is the norm, it's probably a good idea to revisit your ‘HR first’ principles.
Hard to Hire: Third-Party Recruiting and the State of Talent Acquisition Survey
If you’re a recruiting professional or hiring manager and your head is spinning, you’re not the only one! There has been so much going on in talent acquisition this year that we felt compelled to focus our annual survey on topics affecting our industry today.
Workforce Planning: Four Questions You Should Consider
In order to prepare for the future, companies are taking a long-term approach to attracting and retaining their employees. Companies are thinking less about filling positions quickly and instead, focusing on finding the best fit. With a shrinking talent pool, companies are looking to streamline recruitment operations, forecast staffing needs, and above all else, hire the best. As a result, workforce planning can no longer be ignored.
The Three Pillars of Happiness at Work
We spend a lot of time at work. Although the free coffee is nice, what can we do to be happier when we’re there? Self-Determination Theory has become the world’s leading model for personal growth and fulfillment because it has the ...
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