November is filled with falling leaves, football, and a focus on gratitude as we enter a season of thanks. When appreciation is part of your company culture across ALL seasons, employee engagement increases. One of my favorite quotes is: “A person who feels appreciated will always do more than expected.” (Unknown author) In today’s world, […]
A Culture of Appreciation Read More »
Have you ever driven to a routine destination and not realize how you got there? You miss the details like street names, making turns, or the songs played in your car. Sometimes we are also on autopilot through a conversation. We are going through the motions of being silent while someone else is talking as
Is your Listening on Autopilot? Read More »
Would you do business with someone you didn’t trust? The level of trust impacts business relationships with employees, clients, and colleagues. In fact, a U.S. Business survey indicated 22% employees have left a company because of trust issues. Being honest and transparent with your team members builds trust within your organization. For example, sharing lessons
Leading Authentically Read More »
Did you know an organization’s new hire onboarding program impacts retention by 2.5 times? An onboarding program is a roadmap for Day 1, Week 1, Month 1, and Year 1 to provide your employee direction. When using a map app, think about the first thing you do – you type in in your destination. You
Do you have a Roadmap for Success? Read More »
In today’s world, employees want to be empowered in their role and to know they are making a difference. Empowering others meets one of the four core needs impacting engagement & retention levels. As a leader, how do you empower your team members? It starts with intentional and personalized communication. It is easy to get
Rapport & Employee Retention Read More »
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
Your Mood in the Middle Read More »
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
Creating a Culture of Community Read More »
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
Back to Business Basics Read More »
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
Attracting Talent in Today’s World Read More »
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
Empowering Your Employees Read More »