Despite some talk of recession, we are still in an era where the labor market is tight and organizations have to work in order to recruit and retain the best talent. The market for high-quality talent is hyper-competitive, and it’s no longer just about offering a competitive salary. The new-age professionals are looking for much … Read more
These days, enhancing the employee lifecycle experience is not a choice, it’s an imperative. There are 4 Ways HR Leaders Can Enhance the Employee Life Cycle Experience. The cost to replace an employee who leaves your company is 1.5 to 2 times their annual salary. You can’t afford that. Instead, invest in enhancing the employee … Read more
“And down the stretch they come!” That should sound familiar if you’ve been to The Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. The announcer yells with excitement as the horses make the final turn toward the finish line. Everyone is routing for the horses they placed bets on. Pick the winning horse? You’re thrilled … Read more
“I know many of you are trying to get to San Diego in time to make meetings, to see family, or to get back home. I am so sorry we can’t get you there on time. We’ll do everything we can to get you there as safely and as quickly as possible. We just can’t … Read more
We’re at a time of dramatic change across all areas in our lives. For leaders who cling to the old ways of doing things, it makes today’s environment very difficult to navigate. Remote and hybrid work arrangements, along with shifting priorities of employees, are challenging traditional leadership models. And companies that don’t adapt will suffer. 3 … Read more
Ineffective crisis leadership of your operations and, most importantly, your human capital will cripple your organization. That is the main takeaway from my book, Resilience Ready: The Leader’s Guide to Thriving Through Unrelenting Crises. Even though unemployment is currently low, inflation is very high, and companies are signalling that dark clouds may be on the … Read more
Even in the best of times a leader’s job is challenging. But of course this isn’t the best of times. We’re continually forced to adapt and change faster than we’ve ever had to before. Work-from-home or return-to-office? Hybrid or not? How we manage all of this will impact our ability to retain and attract top … Read more
It’s been more than two years of unrelenting crises. Socially, economically, and personally we have all struggled. Many of us were forced into remote work situations that left us disconnected from our peers and friends. That lack of real connection is one of the reasons for the “Great Resignation.” In fact, according to PWC, 1 … Read more
Here’s a truth most organizations are not prepared to admit: leaders are dangerously unprepared to guide their teams through a crisis. Critical gaps exist in the development of resilience ready leaders, which is a significant obstacle threatening leaders’ ability to operate with resilience, both personally and professionally. It’s not only individuals who get stuck at … Read more
If you are a leader faced with having to furlough or layoff employees during this COVID-19 pandemic, you’re feeling the pressure. You’re having to make tough decisions about your workforce. Through this process, you need to consider not only how to have the conversations with those affected employees, but also the team that remains. In … Read more
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