“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…
Creating a culture of employee feedback is no longer viewed as just a “nice to have” or something that happens once a year at formal performance reviews — it’s an increasingly important part of year-round performance management and development. Why? Employees are asking for it! Frequent feedback helps employees feel seen and valued, both in…
As more and more companies move away from traditional performance management processes to embrace rating-less reviews and encourage more frequent conversations, they’re finding the change is easier in theory than in practice. At their core, performance management programs are really about supporting employees to elevate their performance in ways that advance the company’s goals and…
Creating a positive employee experience is a strategic priority for leaders in high-performing organizations. According to Gallup, half of any workforce is actively looking for a new job at any given time. This means it’s critical to focus on talent management strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent in the workplace. The impact of…
It’s that time of year when many managers and leaders are gearing up for performance reviews – and when the idea of giving or receiving anything less than positive feedback can send both participants into a pit of anxiety. While feedback conversations are intended to improve performance, research by Columbia University neuroscientist Kevin Ochsner shows…