The Seven Factors Behind Employee Engagement, Retention, and Loyalty Challenges – And How to Make Them Work for Your Organization
Regardless of what the economy does in the near term, workforce retention and engagement challenges will be part of life for years to come. Fortunately, there are positive ways employers can respond to these issues that will benefit everyone involved. Slower population growth combined with a lower labor force participation rate (due to the aging […]
Remote? Back in the Office? Hybrid? It’s Not WHERE Your People Work but HOW They Work That Matters
With pandemic concerns receding, how should you structure your organization for the future of work: everyone back in the office, fully remote, or a hybrid approach? The latest research suggests that for enterprises focused on optimizing operational performance (i.e., pretty much everyone)—that’s the wrong question to ask. Different employers are taking different approaches, and doing […]
Why Emotional Intelligence is Vital to High-Performing Teams
In business as in sports, high-performing teams aren’t built on talent alone. While a certain level of individual talent is an essential element, teams that ultimately win championships—or outperform the competition in business—have talented members who work together and collaborate as a cohesive group. And the key element in creating that collaboration is emotional intelligence, […]
To Build High-Performing Teams, Focus on Workplace Relationships and Employee Well-Being
Every enterprise today has access to technology, information, capital, and even talent (though they may have trouble retaining it). So what is it that separates high-performing organizations—those able to retain and engage the best people, and operate at a consistently high level—from their struggling peers? Recent research studies from Harvard and the U.S. Surgeon General […]
Want to Improve Your Business Performance? Fix Your Corporate Training Issues.
The bad news is the state of corporate training in the U.S. today is abysmal. The good news is, this is fixable. And companies that do it well will reap multiple benefits. First, the bad news. According to recent studies, six out of 10 employees say they’ve had no formal workplace training; they’ve had to […]
How to Build and Maintain High-Performing Teams
In today’s tight labor market and challenging economic environment, it’s more vital than ever to not only attract great employees but also keep them engaged. So what’s the secret to building and maintaining extraordinary teams? According to Harvard Business Review: “When it comes to building extraordinary workplaces and high-performing teams, researchers have long appreciated that […]
Two Types of Team Building Takeaways
During team building activities, participants experience challenges, camaraderie, recognition, and fun. But what do they take away? After the shared laughter and the high-fives, what do they bring back home and to the workplace from that experience? According to Roy Charette, a leader in the fields of team building and professional development training, and managing […]
Why Your Event Needs a Keynote Speaker (And How to Find the Right One)
If you organize corporate or collegiate events, chances are you’ve hired keynote speakers and understand their importance. Keynote speakers typically kick off events and are vital in setting the tone. A competent keynote speaker will bring energy, enthusiasm, and entertainment. A great one delivers substance as well as storytelling and humor—bringing the steak, not just […]
Recruitment, Retention, and Relationships – How Team Building Helps
While there are hopeful signs for employers that labor market tightness may be easing a bit, the long-term trend of slower growth in the workforce means competition for talent will continue for years. That makes it imperative for organizations to create a workplace culture and environment that employees want to join, want to stay with, […]
How Use Team Building and Virtual Training to Equip Teams for Remote and Hybrid Work Environments
Although COVID-19 is (hopefully) behind us, the pandemic will have long-term impacts on the working world. Having grown accustomed to, and comfortable with, working remotely, many employees are resisting a return to the office. Though managers would generally prefer to have everyone physically back in the workplace, given the tight labor market and projections for […]
