As a business leader, you hear the impact of Tone at the Top on company culture and whether employees want to stay. However, do you know your Mood in the Middle? The mood of your middle managers has a direct impact on employee engagement, productivity, & turnover. With organizations experiencing talent shortages and primary focus […]
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Did you know employees in more closely knit communities report that they feel 76% more engaged with their jobs and more energetic at work? And, engaged employees are more productive and more likely to stay within your organization. How does your company create a culture of community? If your team works in the office, consider
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As students return to school, it is a great time to get back to business basics. One basic (but critical) building block is Communication. Specifically, as businesses are experiencing challenges filling open positions, take a step back to examine communication within your hiring process. Your candidate’s experience creates a lasting impression that impacts how well
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If you have vacant roles on your team and low responses to job postings, how does your organization stand out to attract talent? Candidates are interested in your company culture. Did you know, Gen Z candidates are looking for a culture that values inclusivity, sustainability, and flexibility? If these are not clear or seen within
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In today’s world, employees want to be empowered in their role and to make a difference. Creating an environment of empowerment meets one of the four core needs impacting engagement & retention levels. This starts with developing a rapport to understand your team. Establishing a periodic 1:1 meeting (e.g., monthly) to spend time discussing their
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Keeping your team informed meets one of the four core needs impacting employee productivity & engagement levels (F.A.I.R.). It starts with creating an effective communication plan for upfront and ongoing information. Providing expectations and responsibilities upfront helps your employees understand their role and empowers them to own their tasks. Determining what is communicated on an
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Did you know satisfied and engaged employees are 45% more productive? Increasing employee engagement levels starts with understanding four core human needs (F.A.I.R.). As the first core need, in today’s world, people value Flexibility. Flexible work options include remote working arrangements, either 100% or partial work week (e.g., 2 days). However, a flexible work environment
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The level of trust impacts business relationships with employees, clients, and colleagues. In fact, a recent U.S. Business survey indicated 22% employees have left a company because of trust issues. Being honest and transparent with your team members, where you share lessons learned and let go of perfect appearances, shows authenticity, which builds trust. And
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As a business leader, you hear the impact of Tone at the Top on company culture and whether employees want to stay. However, do you know your Mood in the Middle? The mood of your middle managers has a direct impact on employee engagement, productivity, & turnover. With organizations experiencing talent shortages and primary focus
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Did you know an organization’s new hire onboarding program impacts retention by 2.5 times? An onboarding program is a roadmap of the first days/weeks/months for your team members to provide direction. Much like using our map app and typing in a destination, employees want to know where they are headed. And, as our map app
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