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Culture

6 Simple Conversations That Will Create a Better Culture

In a post-COVID working world, it’s HR’s job to bring people together. Here’s how to start. By: Peter Block, Beverly Crowell, and Jeff Evans All the stories we used to tell each other about how we interacted with people at work were symbolized by one word: “office.” But COVID-19 changed […]

Performance

The Precision Decision

Research shows using assessments with precise measurement leads to better hiring practices. So why are some organizations still resistant? By: James A. Scrivani, Ph.D., and Katey Foster, Ph.D. Deciding who to select for a job or promotion is as complex as ever.  Companies are currently facing an increase in the […]

Teams

It’s Better to Be Psychologically Safe Than Sorry

Promoting psychological safety in the workplace is crucial to building high-performing teams. You won’t like what happens if you ignore it. By: Dianne Nilsen, Ph.D., and Gordon J. Curphy, Ph.D. The leaders at the top of your organization have put much thought into keeping employees safe—but not, perhaps, in all […]

Performance

Boost Your Team’s Performance—with Neuropsychology!

Three-quarters of all cross-functional collaborations fail in the workplace. Solution: Stop thinking like a group, and start thinking like a team. By Jonathan Kirschner, Psy.D., and Robyn Garrett Picture this: You’re in the second hour (and counting) of an afternoon project team Zoom meeting that was supposed to run for […]

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Feedback

5 Instant Feedback Fixes That Will Make You a Better Leader

Sharpen your performance review skills with these super simple strategies. By Liliana Chitnis Of all the tactics that great leaders take, sharing feedback is perhaps the most crucial for the continued growth of any organization.  Passing on positive criticism to employees can improve their productivity and performance, as well as […]

Culture

Welcome to the Hybrid Workplace. Now Adapt.

In a post-pandemic working world, your company’s culture will be the first thing to crumble. Saving it starts with rethinking your role as a leader. By Dave Gloss Leading the transition to a hybrid workplace can feel like a gymnast attempting a difficult vault. The potential reward is huge: For […]

Ideas

The Place Makes the People

As fresh-faced hires become seasoned vets, their on-the-job skills aren’t the only things that change. So do their personalities. By Peter D. Harms, Ph.D.  “The people make the place.” Anyone in human resources has heard the expression. In fact, you’ve probably said it a few hundred times yourself. The basic […]