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Middle managers are often described as the “connective tissue” of an organization, translating executive strategy into actionable initiatives for frontline employees while also voicing the needs and concerns of their teams to leadership. This dual-facing role makes middle management uniquely demanding, requiring those in this role to juggle competing priorities, manage expectations from both directions, […]
There’s often a perception among non-HR folks that HR is a boring, largely administrative function that is relatively static. In reality, HR is a crucial component of any organization and a major factor in an organization’s success or failure. Moreover, the priorities of the HR function are highly dynamic. Each year brings with it new […]
Karyn Twaronite’s career at Ernst & Young (EY) has evolved from tax specialist to global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I). A certified public accountant by training, Twaronite’s journey into DE&I has allowed her to drive meaningful change within one of the world’s largest multidisciplinary professional services firms. As she puts it, “Diversity isn’t […]
Hopefully, it’s evident that one of the primary reasons companies spend time and resources on learning and development is to develop and improve the skills of their workforces. While that may be the most obvious benefits of L&D programs, there are numerous ancillary benefits that are often overlooked. Engagement and Retention One of the biggest […]
Today, sales professionals are facing the barriers of inflation, heightened competition, a lack of high-quality leads, and longer deal cycles, with 54% saying their job was more difficult in 2023 than in previous years. These challenges can be overwhelming for sales professionals, leading to high levels of burnout and a decline in job performance, productivity, […]
Because remote work is our new reality, companies now have virtual teams spread across the globe. The shift to working remotely has resulted in major changes to the way companies work, hire, and communicate. Tools like Slack have made it easier for coworkers to keep in touch with one another and collaborate, and being able […]
If you want your staff to give you their very best, you need to instill a sense of camaraderie among them. In order to create that coveted team spirit, staff engagement games and other activity ideas could be used to encourage your employees to bond with each other and, thus, work well together.
Mindy was recently a guest on HR Works 5-Minute Friday. Have a listen here. Companies change at a breakneck pace. Concepts like failing fast and being agile are being espoused by more organizations than ever, and for good reason. That type of thinking is how organizations can grapple with the ever-changing landscape of their industry. […]
Karen was an HR Works Podcast 5-Minute Friday guest, listen to that here. One thing the pandemic has taught us is how resilient employees are across nearly all industries. Organizations and employees alike needed to trade on that resiliency to make it to today. But such resiliency is not without costs. Today’s “Faces of HR” […]
Employee retention is always important, but when hiring is difficult, it’s even more so in the spotlight. After all, when it’s tough to replace employees who leave, it’s critical that as few employees leave as possible.