As the COVID-19 situation develops, we are collectively facing a moment of uncertainty. We are not only wondering what the impact will be on our lives and families, but also on our businesses. Many of us are facing the possibility that we will need to start supporting a remote workforce practically overnight. At Blue Beyond,…
Visual communications and design thinking is core to what we do for our clients and how we do it. Our team of visual communications consultants turns complex concepts into visuals that create lasting connections and emotional responses from audiences. Visual communications isn’t about producing deliverables, it is an integral part of the strategy and process…
Mobilizing employees around a common purpose benefits your company culture, brand reputation, and business performance Business leaders today are increasingly aware of the critical need to connect employees to a sense of meaning and purpose at work. 9 out of 10 employees are willing to take a pay cut for more meaningful work. In a…
As a leader, it’s your job to help employees navigate times of uncertainty and change. While changes are often external events — such as mergers, re-orgs, and culture transformations — changes spark an internal process for employees that is both emotional and psychological. As a leader, you can’t control how your team will react to…
Employee engagement isn’t just a nice to have. It has a very real impact on business success. According to Gallup, businesses with higher levels of employee engagement showed 21% more profitability and 17% more productivity. When employees are engaged, they are inspired and motivated to do — and to want to do — their best…
As a leader, you’re faced with dozens of decisions every day. These might range from relatively small, tactical decisions, to more significant operational ones, to strategic decisions that may impact the entire organization. The decision-making process depends on the situation — you may delegate it to someone else, involve individuals or teams in the decision-making…
More often than not managers have the greatest impact on employee morale, performance, commitment, and retention, all of which impacts a company’s overall financial performance and bottom line. How is your company helping your managers shift the way they think about — and treat — people? For more on effective managers, take a look at…
Managers are the fundamental driver of employee engagement, innovation, and overall success. It takes a highly effective — and properly trained — manager to enable their teams to deliver more and have a more positive impact across the organization. What is your company doing to support your managers and inspire them to be stronger leaders? …
Talk to any recruiter, talent leader, or CEO, and you’ll hear the same thing: There’s a shortage of talent. There are many reasons for this shortage. To name a few, unemployment is the lowest it’s been in almost 50 years in the United States, people are no longer confined to a specific location or industry…
“The best boss I ever had completely trusted me, and I completely trusted them.” “My best boss really took the time to listen, recognize and respect my individual needs and motivators.” “The best boss I ever had was a great communicator, set clear expectations and held me accountable.” “My best boss made me feel valued…