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Insights on the Grow – LIVE offers short, impactful and practical information leaders can apply immediately. Join us monthly for 20 minutes of content, 10 minutes of Q & A, conversation and connection. Click to here to view the recording of July’s Insights.
Over the last two weeks, many of us have tuned into our favorite sporting events and athletes at the Paris Olympics. Their performances have been inspiring and amazing to watch. As I think about all the skills and attributes embodied by these athletes, I am reflecting on the fact that they are leaders not just in their sport but also in life. There is much we can learn from each of them and apply to our leadership in the workplace…. Continue Reading »
Recognition is a powerful tool that can transform an organization from the inside out. In today’s fast-paced work environments, where employees juggle numerous responsibilities and face constant pressures, feeling valued and acknowledged can make all the difference. Whether it’s a formal award ceremony, a heartfelt thank-you note, or a spontaneous shout-out during a team meeting, recognition drives productivity and high-quality work, increases employee engagement, reduces turnover, attracts talent, encourages innovation, supports collaboration, improves well-being and overall fosters a positive workplace… Continue Reading »
In the ever-evolving landscape of today’s workplace, effective leadership has become a critical component for organizational success. As businesses strive to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, the demand for skilled and inspiring leaders has never been higher. Leadership coaching is an investment with measurable returns. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) reports that those organizations that invest in coaching see a 70% increase in individual performance (goal attainment, clearer communication, higher satisfaction), 50% increase in team performance (better conversations,… Continue Reading »
A group of thoughtful and interested business professionals get together each week to share Lessons Learning. As a group, we have learned and experienced a lot over the last six months. I recently posed a question to the group: What learnings do you hope we will carry forward into the future workplace? TRUST MORE: Working from home has created a scenario in which managers are no longer able to monitor work in person. They must trust their direct reports to accomplish their… Continue Reading »
The May 2020 Gallup survey on Employee Engagement finds: 38% of employees are actively engaged. This is highest the metric has been since 2000 when Gallup started tracking. At that point it was 26%. Actively Disengaged employees (those that have miserable work experiences and spread their unhappiness to their colleagues) has remained at its lowest of 13%. A Quantum workplace study released in June 2020 reported employee engagement at its peak in 2020 was up 11% over the same time in 2019. Coinciding with the initial negative impacts… Continue Reading »
Work Human has been called a conference like no other. I have been intrigued and following their posts on Social Media for the past four years. This year, for the second time, I had the chance to attend the conference in Nashville, TN. Work Human ISa conference like no other I have attended – they have cracked the code. Here are a few highlights from my experience this year: Work Human is centered around the commitment to bring humanity back to the workplace. The… Continue Reading »
As a mostly “self-taught”, “learn through experience” HR professional, conferences are one of my most important teachers and classrooms. The provide great opportunities to learn, gain clarity, build confidence, network, think differently and re-energize. Over the years, I have had my “go to” conferences and those I have attended only once. They have all provided the chance to learn, network, gain clarity and build my confidence in supporting my current organization or clients. As the world of work continues to… Continue Reading »
When working with Janet, her extensive experience in Operations, Training and Human Resources is very evident. This cross-functional know-how added tremendous value to the projects Janet worked on at Macaroni Grill.
- Steve Baker, VP, Romano’s Macaroni Grill
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