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What If Performance Reviews Were a Two-Way Street?

Kelly Winegarden Hall — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:56:29 +0000

Most performance reviews are a one-way mirror: the employee stands under the spotlight while the manager holds the clipboard. But what if we flipped the script and made reviews a two-way street? What if, alongside measuring individual performance, we also measured the quality of leadership employees receive? Why does this matter? Because the number one […]

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Network-Driven Culture Transformation: How Connectivity Fuels Organizational Change

Jeffrey Beeson — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:00:29 +0000

Organizational culture is often seen as an abstract concept. However, I have found that network science offers a powerful lens to better understand and shape it more sustainably. Networks are the foundation of all complex systems — from electricity grids to the human brain — and organizations are no different. They function as networks of […]

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How Leadership Values Shape Successful Cultures

Meghan M. Biro — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

This is an Encore Episode of #WorkTrends This is an encore podcast presentation previously aired on February 24th, 2023. Leading people is always challenging, especially in today’s evolving workplace. So, what does it take to create and maintain a thriving organizational culture in this post-pandemic world? It all begins with fostering strong leadership values throughout […]

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Skills in Demand: Top 10 Tips for Aspiring Job Candidates

Brett Farmiloe — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:43:54 +0000

In the ever-evolving job market, hiring managers and recruiters are on the lookout for standout skills that set candidates apart. From highlighting proactivity and agility to demonstrating cross-cultural adaptability, we’ve gathered insights from Directors to CEOs to reveal the most sought-after skills. Here are the top nine skills these professionals advise you to develop and […]

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Is Workforce Planning the Secret to Wellbeing and Performance?

Mike Szczesny — Tue, 14 May 2024 14:19:31 +0000

In today’s uncertain business and economic environment, employee mental health challenges are on the rise. In response, workforce planning is emerging as a crucial strategy to optimize employee wellbeing and performance. Workforce planning initiatives that prioritize mental health help organizations foster a culture of recognition, inclusion, and support. This motivates teams and prepares them to […]

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Performance Management: Where’s the Agility?

Kathleen Kruse — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:40:25 +0000

Sponsored by Workleap Officevibe SUMMARY When you hear the word “performance management” what comes to mind? I’m sure you’ll agree it is a fundamental aspect of the human resources function. But do you grimace a bit, knowing that even though this should be one of your organization’s strengths, you haven’t quite cracked the code? Well […]

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Why Is Productivity Slipping? Maybe That’s The Wrong Question

Merel van der Lei — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:00:23 +0000

Productivity metrics were essential 100 years ago, during the manufacturing age. At that time, organizations measured success with metrics like hours worked, revenue per employee, and machine output. But now in the Fourth Industrial Revolution — the next age of technology and innovation — growth drivers are human-centric. To measure productivity, organizations need a new […]

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How a Coaching Leadership Style Unleashes Human Potential at Work

Erik Smetana — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:00:28 +0000

As organizations enter a new era, we’re seeing a clear shift in management methods and practices. Traditional command-and-control styles are giving way to a more relevant, inclusive, empowering model — coaching leadership. Sir Richard Branson succinctly describes the motivation behind this approach, “Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so […]

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The Outsized Impact of Employee Ownership on Company Culture

Zoe Schlag — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:00:37 +0000

There’s nothing like having skin in the game to keep you focused, motivated, and engaged. Just ask any business owner. This logic extends to employees, as well. As an increasing number of companies are discovering, an employee ownership structure is a highly effective way to foster a culture of engagement and accountability. Including employees at […]

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Great Company Cultures Align EX and CX. Here’s Why

Sarah Diegnan — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:08:21 +0000

Driven by an ever-growing desire for personalized, convenient, seamlessly integrated experiences, customer expectations continue to evolve at breakneck speed. To meet these expectations, organizations must deeply align employee experience with customer experience (EX and CX). But this relationship can be challenging to manage, especially when today’s workforce is moving through its own extraordinary post-pandemic changes. […]

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