Dealing With External Allegations About An Employee
If it has nothing to do with the workplace, it’s not your place to address it as an employer.
Offering Unconventional Benefits
Are you doing this just to look good for yourself, or are you doing this because you genuinely want to make a difference for your people?
Applying to a New Internal Role
“Every single person that is working with you is usually capable of far more than you realize.” There may come a time when an internal position is posted that piques your interest. The only challenge is that it is very different work from what you’ve been doing. Now you’re trying to figure out how to […]
How to Handle Internal Interviews
“Have a very deliberate process for filling existing roles that is the same for everybody, external, internal. Make sure that process is also going to identify the best candidate for the role and that you’re developing people to be the best candidate.” A common pitfall in organizations is making internal promotions based on sentiment rather […]
Onboarding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
“Of all the things that we do to help people, two that we are most passionate about are helping organizations with hiring people right then training and onboarding them right.” Onboarding is crucial, yet so many organizations overlook its importance. Have you ever been thrown into a new job with more questions than answers? In […]
Create High Impact Onboarding Experiences
“Companies that provided a good onboarding experience had 82% improved retention.” One of the most crucial parts of a company’s hiring process is the onboarding. Katie and I talk onboarding wins and how to create high impact onboarding experiences. Even if it’s not a strong point in your organization, there are small yet impactful changes […]
Creating a Magical Culture in Your Business
“Many leaders want to be great but often misunderstand the difference between management and leadership.” Have you ever wondered what makes a business culture magical? I had the pleasure of diving into this with the legendary Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World. From the get-go, Lee highlights the importance of individual […]
Taking Care of Yourself During Change
“People are more and more aware of the the need to take care of mental health. And yet they’re still intensely afraid and fearful of actually taking those actions.” Change is inevitable, yet it can often bring about feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. In our latest episode of the World at Work podcast, Katie and […]
How to Not Lose Yourself in Your Work
“Block out things in your calendar now to get to the life you want, instead of just waiting for it to come to you or waiting to see what it’s going to be.” It is easy to let work consume us, especially when the line between personal an professional life blurs. Katie and I are […]
Signs of a High Performing Employee
“Successful people aren’t afraid to share their credit.” If you’re aiming to identify top talent or elevate your own career then you will be really interested in an LinkedIn post Jody recently came across. It outlines 14 signs of a high performing employees. While lists like this seem to have a lot in common, this […]