No one enjoys dealing with the fallout of a wrong hiring decision, not the organization, not Human Resources, not the employee’s manager, and certainly not the employee. Research has shown that unconscious bias (i.e., making automatic associations based on characteristics that may have nothing to do with hiring factors such as race, age, gender, disability,…
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I’m often asked, “Why use assessments?” The answer is simple, when you have the right people fully engaged in doing the right things, everything gets better. Further, assessments, when used properly, can have a significant impact on reducing turnover; improving employee-manager relationships; lowering stress; and increasing work ethic, productivity, sales, quality, customer service, and profits.…
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Every leader is unique and brings their own style to leading and managing others. Successful leaders can help teams and organizations thrive; however, less effective leaders can negatively impact an organization and its people. Learn how to optimize your leadership style by avoiding these eight key blind spots: 1. Poor Communication How to avoid it:…
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Recruiting for a job opening can be a tedious and time-consuming process, but it doesn’t have to be. While your first instinct may be to look for external candidates, it’s to your advantage to look a little closer to home. Talent mobility and upskilling employees from within an organization is a crucial strategy for sustainable…
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We’re living in the era of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and one frequently overlooked factor vital to creating a successful inclusive workplace is Emotional Intelligence. The Center for Creative Leadership reports, “75% of careers are derailed for reasons related to emotional competencies, including the inability to handle interpersonal problems, unsatisfactory team leadership during times…
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