January 24, 2025
SmartBrief
In my work, I’ve seen companies plan meticulously for equipment upgrades or the latest technology, but when it comes to investing in their people, that same care often disappears. Yet, your people are your business. Without them, nothing else works. And when times get tough, training and development are frequently the first things to get cut — a short-term solution with long-term consequences…
January 3, 2025
Entrepreneur
As someone who’s spent years in leadership, I’ve seen firsthand how critical engaged managers are to an organization’s success. A recent Gallup State of the Workforce study confirms that reducing disengagement among employees boosts productivity, profitability and well-being. The key factor? You, as a manager. When you set clear expectations, offer meaningful feedback and hold your team accountable, engagement follows naturally.
December 9, 2024
SmartBrief
Imagine starting your workday feeling isolated despite being surrounded by the most connective technology ever created. For many employees, this is a reality. A staggering 20% of employees experience daily loneliness, a phenomenon more pronounced among people under 35 and remote workers.
Loneliness is more than an emotional burden; it has severe implications for physical and mental health. Social isolation doubles the risk of mortality, making it crucial to understand and…
October 18, 2024
Fast Company
When the world changes, leadership need to change, too. No company is too big to avoid this reality—even one of the mightiest retail giants on the planet.
I’m speaking of Walmart, which earned recent press for its shift toward prioritizing genuine compassion among its leadership. Today, its famed Manager Academy curriculum doesn’t just focus on the nuts and bolts of supervision, it also focuses on driving emotional intelligence.
September 29, 2024
Forbes
In an era where corporate actions are under increasing scrutiny, the notion of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved beyond traditional checkbook philanthropy.
Today’s businesses recognize that meaningful engagement—rooted in
September 21, 2024
CEO World Magazine
Traditional hierarchical structures are becoming obsolete in today’s fast-paced work environment, with their limitations in fostering innovation, quick decision-making, and employee engagement. Embracing peer (more…)
June 7, 2024
Entrepreneur
PWC has been tracking trust within workplace settings for years, but their most recent 2024 survey reveals a larger trust disconnect between leaders and employees than in the past. While 86% of executives say they trust their people, just 60% of workers feel trusted by their organizations. That means that for every 10 employees you manage, four doubt that you honestly have their backs. (more…)
May 29, 2024
HR Daily Advisor
In 2023, the job market experienced a swift downturn characterized by a wave of widespread layoffs. Not only did more than 100,000 tech workers lose employment, but so did hundreds of thousands of workers in other industries. By the end of the year,
May 13, 2024
HR Daily Advisor
It appears that employers’ good intentions have yet to become significant tangible results for employees. As president of an organizational development and performance consultancy group, I’ve seen this “action gap” first-hand. (more…)