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The days of a career trajectory being described as “climbing the ladder” are gone. Instead, employees are now on a career path. Each path is as different as the people making the journey, from the straight lines of individuals who know what they want to the meandering twists and curves of people who want to explore and experience as much as possible. MORE
Companies have long thought of employee learning as something that happens in a classroom, delivered by a trainer away from the worksite, with content and activities selected by an instructional designer. Managers, as well as trainers, have come to believe that good training can solve any performance problem. This is antiquated thinking. The problem is not with the quality of training. MORE
It’s Monday morning and John and Sally are getting ready for work. John is excited and can’t wait to get to work. After all, just last week his boss accepted his request to be involved in an upcoming project where he would get wider exposure and try his hand at project management (which he thinks he is good at). So, John is really looking forward to his new role and is eager to give his best. Sally, on the other hand, is not so enthusiastic about going to work. MORE
I believe that leaders are responsible for creating the work environment that brings out the very best in people. The most effective leaders I work with (and have worked for in the past) strive to constantly inspire higher levels of performance from their teams. Simultaneously they make every effort to retain their most important employees over the long-term. MORE
If you are a leader rolling out change after change in your organization, you don’t need us to let you know that many things can go wrong. Based on our experience around the globe helping leadership teams create successful organizational change, here are five recommendations to support your success. 60-Second Change Speech. If you asked your team about the business context for the changes you are leading, would everyone say the same thing and would it be correct? MORE
In my earlier blog post , I shared my views about how conservatives are not a hindrance to change but are actually vital for successful change management initiatives. The innovators and visionaries can facilitate the first part—initiation of change. But if change has to be sustained, it is the conservatives who possess the ability to lead the second and equally important part—institutionalization of change. How can conservatives help in the change process? MORE
Soft skills are one of the hottest topics in the human resource and business community, and rightly so. Mastery of these skills increases the chance for professional success. If you want to grow professionally, improving your soft skills is the place to start. Despite soft skills’ importance, many still struggle with them, and everyone has room to grow. Here are the five most common soft skills gaps and how you can overcome them. Self-Awareness. MORE
A recent study by the ACT Foundation uncovered a rise in the number of working learners: “Individuals who work for pay and learn toward a credentialing at the same time.” ” This education can take the form of formal training or personal skill development. Individuals pursuing education while working may do so to: gain financial support for living and school expenses. learn or maintain new skills and experience. build or maintain professional networks. MORE
The best organizations know that engaged, high-performing employees drive business success. Engaged employees are more productive, more profitable, more customer-focused, and more likely to stay. And highly engaged workplaces grow faster, adapt quicker, and innovate more. It’s no wonder that Quantum Workplace’s State of Employee Feedback report found that almost 37 percent of organizations said increasing employee engagement was their top people priority this year. MORE
Today’s business executives are increasingly applying pressure to their human resources departments to “use predictive analytics.” ” This pressure isn’t unique to human resources, as these same business leaders are similarly pressuring sales, customer service, IT, finance, and every other department head to use predictive or analytical tools. MORE
According to a recent Aberdeen Group report , four out of five businesses say they are facing a critical shortage of talent. And t here are signals that the emerging workforce will look very different than it does today. Trends Shaping the Workforce. Lifestyle expectations, labor market changes, and the rapid pace of technology change will force talent leaders to rethink their strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent, with a focus on upskilling and reskilling their talent pools. MORE
You have heard the buzz about reinventing—or completely doing away with—performance appraisals. But what does that really mean? Basically, organizations are realizing that getting everyone up to speed on coaching skills is not just “a nice way to give feedback and develop people” but a major component for more realistically assessing performance and organizational success. MORE
Mindfulness in the workplace is gaining staying power and credence, backed by a growing body of research and data demonstrating the positive results of practicing mindfulness. Companies such as Intel, PWC, McKinsey, and AstraZeneca, as well as other organizations like the U.S. Marine Corp., Harvard Business School, New York Knicks, and Seattle Seahawks offer mindfulness programs. MORE
How easy is it for you to maintain a positive attitude in a stressful situation? Do you naturally look for ways such circumstances will benefit your learning and development ? Cultivating this positivity can help us manage the emotions that come along with change. Change is inevitable, but suffering with the change is self-induced. MORE
Thirteen years ago, in my former career as a physical therapist, I landed my dream job. I was hired at a highly regarded clinic, with the opportunity for mentorship from a highly respected professional in the field. I had four years of experience at the time, and I knew this opportunity could significantly advance my career. I was ecstatic about the job. Until I actually started it. Then I lived in despair almost every day for three months. MORE
There actually four generations represented in today’s workplace: Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, who have taken over many senior leadership roles, Millennials, whose younger members will be the next generation of managers, and Gen Z, who is just entering. Having said that, Gen X and Millennials are the two biggest generations in the workplace right now. What can they teach each other to capitalize on their collective strengths? MORE
In my book, The Collaborator: Discover Soccer as a Metaphor for Global Business Leadership , I describe the game of soccer as the best example of a sport with teams charged to perform their work under changing conditions. Why soccer? Played at its highest level, the best soccer teams in the world succeed by applying a mindset that recognizes a mutual dependency between players on the field, described as genuine collaborative teamwork. MORE
When is the last time you did a good deed for someone in your office? How did it make you feel? How did it make them feel? Dan Schwartz explains how kindness can be a catalyst for organizational transformation. Click here to read full version MORE
153 Soccer—often referred to as the “beautiful game”—represents the best example of a sport with teams charged to perform their work under changing conditions. The best soccer teams in the world succeed by applying a mindset that recognizes a mutual dependency—that is, interdependency—between players on the field, which is genuine collaborative teamwork. MORE
Even though the number of women among the ranks of leadership is lacking, the business case for gender diversity has never been stronger. Let’s take a look at what’s holding women leaders back. Click here to read full version MORE
Creativity can be a scary thing for many workplaces because it pits tried-and-true methods against something new. But creativity is needed to solve the increasingly complex problems facing businesses. There are three main reasons people get creative: a need for something new. a need to communicate. a need to solve a problem. Creativity can produce small but noticeable changes, and sometimes it can lead to fundamentally disruptive and profound changes. MORE
A mentoring program can help you build stronger relationships with your employees, giving them the career skills and knowledge they need to grow with your organization. Given the value employees place on professional development and learning opportunities, getting them engaged in mentoring should be a no-brainer. So why do some organizations struggle to get people into their mentoring programs and keep them there? MORE
Something must be done about the amount of time Americans work. According to a 2014 Gallup poll , the average full-time employee in the United States works 47 hours per week. Almost 40 percent of employees work more than 50 hours each week and 18 percent work more than 60 hours. White-collar employees, who have more flexibility over their work schedule, typically work more hours than those with less control. Impact of Extreme Hours. MORE
Employee engagement is a good news/bad news proposition. On the bright side, employee engagement is at its highest level since 2000, and overall employee engagement was up 2 percent from 2013 to 2014, per a January 2015 Gallup poll. Overall, 31.5 percent of U.S. employees are engaged at work. This is a good statistic, but only in the “sort of” sense. There’s also bad news. The percentage of employees that Gallup categorized as “not engaged” remained flat. MORE
The coaching industry is booming. In the last 10 years, membership of the International Coach Federation (ICF) has more than tripled. Estimates put the number of professional coach practitioners worldwide at more than 50,000 and growing. According to the ICF’s 2016 Global Coaching Study, the annual revenue from coaching is estimated at $2.35 billion. MORE
It’s a well-known truth that engaged employees perform better than those who are not. But employee engagement isn’t the result of some inspirational decals on the walls, a product, or even a strategy—it’s an ultimate goal. You can create a workplace that supports and encourages employees to do great work and excel in their careers by giving them the time and attention they need to develop and grow. When employees shine, so do the organizations they work for. MORE
Have you heard of the 80:20 rule? Eighty percent of your energy is spent on 20 percent of your relationships. Most often this energy is wasted in drama. Then there are toxic employees, who epitomize the 99:1 rule; 99 percent of the negative energy in the workplace is caused by 1 percent of the people. Toxic employees consistently seeking drama by playing one or more of these three roles: victim, persecutor, or rescuer. Victims over-adapt, feel hurt, act needy, and invite others to cover for them. MORE
As we have traveled across the country, working with various businesses and organizations, we’ve had the privilege to interact with HR professionals and corporate trainers. We initially were surprised to hear both professionals and frontline workers report that the vast majority of employee recognition programs aren't working. They generally are not having a positive impact on employees or workplace morale. MORE
A work from home arrangement makes sense for both employees and their organizations. Remote employees find working from home convenient, and they save time and money when they don't have to go to the office every day. Organizations can retain competent employees who might otherwise have to leave because of relocation or other personal constraints. MORE
One of the key areas of focus for every human resource executive today is retention of talent in a highly competitive marketplace. Keeping employees motivated and engaged requires a culture that truly supports investing in the development of all staff members. Having career conversations with employees is an essential part of every manager's role along with clearly defined goals and development plans for growth. MORE
ATD Human Capital
AUGUST 8, 2017
I believe that leaders are responsible for creating the work environment that brings out the very best in people. The most effective leaders I work with (and have worked for in the past) strive to constantly inspire higher levels of performance from their teams. Simultaneously they make every effort to retain their most important employees over the long-term.
ATD Human Capital
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
It’s a well-known truth that engaged employees perform better than those who are not. But employee engagement isn’t the result of some inspirational decals on the walls, a product, or even a strategy—it’s an ultimate goal. You can create a workplace that supports and encourages employees to do great work and excel in their careers by giving them the time and attention they need to develop and grow. When employees shine, so do the organizations they work for.
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ATD Human Capital
MARCH 22, 2017
Have you heard of the 80:20 rule? Eighty percent of your energy is spent on 20 percent of your relationships. Most often this energy is wasted in drama. Then there are toxic employees, who epitomize the 99:1 rule; 99 percent of the negative energy in the workplace is caused by 1 percent of the people. Toxic employees consistently seeking drama by playing one or more of these three roles: victim, persecutor, or rescuer. Victims over-adapt, feel hurt, act needy, and invite others to cover for them.
ATD Human Capital
JUNE 27, 2017
In my book, The Collaborator: Discover Soccer as a Metaphor for Global Business Leadership , I describe the game of soccer as the best example of a sport with teams charged to perform their work under changing conditions. Why soccer? Played at its highest level, the best soccer teams in the world succeed by applying a mindset that recognizes a mutual dependency between players on the field, described as genuine collaborative teamwork.
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Engagement surveys deliver volumes of data, but leaders often need a path to actionable insights. How do leading survey platforms help to build better employee engagement? Explore Gallagher's latest whitepaper to leverage data with insights that work.
ATD Human Capital
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
The best organizations know that engaged, high-performing employees drive business success. Engaged employees are more productive, more profitable, more customer-focused, and more likely to stay. And highly engaged workplaces grow faster, adapt quicker, and innovate more. It’s no wonder that Quantum Workplace’s State of Employee Feedback report found that almost 37 percent of organizations said increasing employee engagement was their top people priority this year.
ATD Human Capital
OCTOBER 26, 2016
According to a recent Aberdeen Group report , four out of five businesses say they are facing a critical shortage of talent. And t here are signals that the emerging workforce will look very different than it does today. Trends Shaping the Workforce. Lifestyle expectations, labor market changes, and the rapid pace of technology change will force talent leaders to rethink their strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent, with a focus on upskilling and reskilling their talent pools.
ATD Human Capital
MARCH 1, 2017
Today’s business executives are increasingly applying pressure to their human resources departments to “use predictive analytics.” ” This pressure isn’t unique to human resources, as these same business leaders are similarly pressuring sales, customer service, IT, finance, and every other department head to use predictive or analytical tools.
ATD Human Capital
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
It’s Monday morning and John and Sally are getting ready for work. John is excited and can’t wait to get to work. After all, just last week his boss accepted his request to be involved in an upcoming project where he would get wider exposure and try his hand at project management (which he thinks he is good at). So, John is really looking forward to his new role and is eager to give his best. Sally, on the other hand, is not so enthusiastic about going to work.
ATD Human Capital
DECEMBER 1, 2016
Soft skills are one of the hottest topics in the human resource and business community, and rightly so. Mastery of these skills increases the chance for professional success. If you want to grow professionally, improving your soft skills is the place to start. Despite soft skills’ importance, many still struggle with them, and everyone has room to grow. Here are the five most common soft skills gaps and how you can overcome them. Self-Awareness.
Speaker: Workbright
Are you struggling with virtual onboarding? Whether you are making the switch to remote work or biding your time until you can get back to the office–you need a solution that works. Check out our webinar on Thursday, May 20th at 2 PM E.T. to learn more!
ATD Human Capital
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Thirteen years ago, in my former career as a physical therapist, I landed my dream job. I was hired at a highly regarded clinic, with the opportunity for mentorship from a highly respected professional in the field. I had four years of experience at the time, and I knew this opportunity could significantly advance my career. I was ecstatic about the job. Until I actually started it. Then I lived in despair almost every day for three months.
ATD Human Capital
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Something must be done about the amount of time Americans work. According to a 2014 Gallup poll , the average full-time employee in the United States works 47 hours per week. Almost 40 percent of employees work more than 50 hours each week and 18 percent work more than 60 hours. White-collar employees, who have more flexibility over their work schedule, typically work more hours than those with less control. Impact of Extreme Hours.
ATD Human Capital
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
A recent study by the ACT Foundation uncovered a rise in the number of working learners: “Individuals who work for pay and learn toward a credentialing at the same time.” ” This education can take the form of formal training or personal skill development. Individuals pursuing education while working may do so to: gain financial support for living and school expenses. learn or maintain new skills and experience. build or maintain professional networks.
ATD Human Capital
JANUARY 9, 2017
Companies have long thought of employee learning as something that happens in a classroom, delivered by a trainer away from the worksite, with content and activities selected by an instructional designer. Managers, as well as trainers, have come to believe that good training can solve any performance problem. This is antiquated thinking. The problem is not with the quality of training.
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The war for talent is heating up. The 2021 Gallagher Workforce Trends Report: People & Organizational Wellbeing Strategy provides a data-driven approach to total rewards, helping you attract and retain a competitive workforce and drive organizational success.
ATD Human Capital
OCTOBER 10, 2016
If you are a leader rolling out change after change in your organization, you don’t need us to let you know that many things can go wrong. Based on our experience around the globe helping leadership teams create successful organizational change, here are five recommendations to support your success. 60-Second Change Speech. If you asked your team about the business context for the changes you are leading, would everyone say the same thing and would it be correct?
ATD Human Capital
OCTOBER 19, 2016
You have heard the buzz about reinventing—or completely doing away with—performance appraisals. But what does that really mean? Basically, organizations are realizing that getting everyone up to speed on coaching skills is not just “a nice way to give feedback and develop people” but a major component for more realistically assessing performance and organizational success.
ATD Human Capital
JANUARY 25, 2017
Creativity can be a scary thing for many workplaces because it pits tried-and-true methods against something new. But creativity is needed to solve the increasingly complex problems facing businesses. There are three main reasons people get creative: a need for something new. a need to communicate. a need to solve a problem. Creativity can produce small but noticeable changes, and sometimes it can lead to fundamentally disruptive and profound changes.
ATD Human Capital
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Mindfulness in the workplace is gaining staying power and credence, backed by a growing body of research and data demonstrating the positive results of practicing mindfulness. Companies such as Intel, PWC, McKinsey, and AstraZeneca, as well as other organizations like the U.S. Marine Corp., Harvard Business School, New York Knicks, and Seattle Seahawks offer mindfulness programs.
Speaker: David Secunda, CEO, WorkBright
Are you struggling with virtual on-boarding? Whether you are making the switch to remote work or biding your time until you can get back to the office–you need a solution that works. Check out our webinar on Thursday, August 19th at 2 PM E.T. for more information.
ATD Human Capital
MAY 21, 2017
Soccer—often referred to as the “beautiful game”—represents the best example of a sport with teams charged to perform their work under changing conditions. The best soccer teams in the world succeed by applying a mindset that recognizes a mutual dependency—that is, interdependency—between players on the field, which is genuine collaborative teamwork.
ATD Human Capital
JUNE 11, 2017
There actually four generations represented in today’s workplace: Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, who have taken over many senior leadership roles, Millennials, whose younger members will be the next generation of managers, and Gen Z, who is just entering. Having said that, Gen X and Millennials are the two biggest generations in the workplace right now. What can they teach each other to capitalize on their collective strengths?
ATD Human Capital
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
The days of a career trajectory being described as “climbing the ladder” are gone. Instead, employees are now on a career path. Each path is as different as the people making the journey, from the straight lines of individuals who know what they want to the meandering twists and curves of people who want to explore and experience as much as possible.
ATD Human Capital
OCTOBER 21, 2015
How easy is it for you to maintain a positive attitude in a stressful situation? Do you naturally look for ways such circumstances will benefit your learning and development ? Cultivating this positivity can help us manage the emotions that come along with change. Change is inevitable, but suffering with the change is self-induced.
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The national conversation around pay equity has never been so hot. As employees push for better transparency, organizations are assessing and addressing pay gaps. Explore Gallagher's whitepaper, Pay Equity: The Time Is Now, to discover key insights.
ATD Human Capital
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
When is the last time you did a good deed for someone in your office? How did it make you feel? How did it make them feel? Dan Schwartz explains how kindness can be a catalyst for organizational transformation. Click here to read full version
ATD Human Capital
DECEMBER 7, 2016
A work from home arrangement makes sense for both employees and their organizations. Remote employees find working from home convenient, and they save time and money when they don't have to go to the office every day. Organizations can retain competent employees who might otherwise have to leave because of relocation or other personal constraints.
ATD Human Capital
APRIL 18, 2017
One of the key areas of focus for every human resource executive today is retention of talent in a highly competitive marketplace. Keeping employees motivated and engaged requires a culture that truly supports investing in the development of all staff members. Having career conversations with employees is an essential part of every manager's role along with clearly defined goals and development plans for growth.
ATD Human Capital
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
As we have traveled across the country, working with various businesses and organizations, we’ve had the privilege to interact with HR professionals and corporate trainers. We initially were surprised to hear both professionals and frontline workers report that the vast majority of employee recognition programs aren't working. They generally are not having a positive impact on employees or workplace morale.
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ATD Human Capital
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
Employee engagement is a good news/bad news proposition. On the bright side, employee engagement is at its highest level since 2000, and overall employee engagement was up 2 percent from 2013 to 2014, per a January 2015 Gallup poll. Overall, 31.5 percent of U.S. employees are engaged at work. This is a good statistic, but only in the “sort of” sense. There’s also bad news. The percentage of employees that Gallup categorized as “not engaged” remained flat.
ATD Human Capital
JULY 21, 2015
Even though the number of women among the ranks of leadership is lacking, the business case for gender diversity has never been stronger. Let’s take a look at what’s holding women leaders back. Click here to read full version
ATD Human Capital
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
In my earlier blog post , I shared my views about how conservatives are not a hindrance to change but are actually vital for successful change management initiatives. The innovators and visionaries can facilitate the first part—initiation of change. But if change has to be sustained, it is the conservatives who possess the ability to lead the second and equally important part—institutionalization of change. How can conservatives help in the change process?
ATD Human Capital
MARCH 27, 2017
A mentoring program can help you build stronger relationships with your employees, giving them the career skills and knowledge they need to grow with your organization. Given the value employees place on professional development and learning opportunities, getting them engaged in mentoring should be a no-brainer. So why do some organizations struggle to get people into their mentoring programs and keep them there?
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According to Gallagher’s research, stress and burnout raised organizational concerns for 70% of C-suites, and 26% of employers noted a decline in emotional wellbeing. The 2021 Q2 Gallagher Better Works Insights Report: Adapting for Tomorrow explores today’s unique workforce challenges and trends.
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