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…
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% higher levels of profitability and 17% higher levels of productivity. When employees are engaged, they are inspired and motivated to do — and to want to…
What is the difference between a company’s mission, vision, purpose, values, Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and culture? At their core, these different facets of work are all about creating the foundation for effective, sustainable businesses and engaged, inspired employees. Before you embark on Purpose and Values work or EVP work — whatever it may be…
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…
“The glue that holds all relationships together — including the relationship between the leader and the led — is trust, and trust is based on integrity.“ —Brian Tracy When people are in high-trust workplace cultures — they report less stress and burnout, as well as higher levels of energy, engagement, and productivity (Source: Inc.). 83%…
An Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is not a marketing campaign. It is a promise to employees — it encompasses all aspects of the employee experience and how these show up. Research from CEB and Towers Watson shows that organizations that effectively deliver on their EVPs: decrease annual employee turnover by 69% increase new hire commitment…
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…
More companies are beginning to embrace and encourage ongoing feedback conversations. They can be a great way to help employees feel seen and valued, keep them engaged, and help them do — and want to do — their best work. While giving constructive or difficult feedback is just as important for an employee’s development as…
A new hire’s experience starts from the day they accept their offer. How you manage this transition sets the foundation for your new employee to grow, thrive, and give their best to your organization. To create an onboarding experience where people can quickly go from being “new hires” to empowered members of your team, consider…
More and more companies are shifting away from traditional performance management processes and beginning to embrace and encourage ongoing feedback conversations. It’s important to view giving and receiving feedback as a muscle, one that needs to be exercised continually to help employees learn, grow, and succeed. Having open and honest conversations around performance shouldn’t just…