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What Does Diversity Really Do for the Workplace?
No matter where you personally fall on the political spectrum, the late 2020 suspension of diversity training rules by the previous administration probably came as a surprise. That’s because, when you strip away all the rhetoric, diversity does a lot of good for the workplace. Without it, your business is crippled, unable to compete in […]
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What Role Does Discipline Have in Modern Performance Management?
Performance management has changed a great deal in the last decade or so. Old notions, such as the value of annual performance reviews, are continuing to erode. New ideas and practices, like one-on-ones and check-ins, are taking their place. However, where does discipline fit in with this new approach? Progressive Discipline For most managers and […]
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Why Compassion Is One of the Most Valuable Leadership Skills
We hear a lot about resilience in leadership today. We also hear about innovation, courage, and other typical leadership skills. However, not as much attention is paid to compassion, although it should be. In truth, compassion is one of the most essential skills for a leader or manager. Without it, even resilience may not be […]
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Resilient Leadership: What It Is and How to Practice It
There’s a lot of talk today about resilience in the workplace. That’s natural. Employees are being asked to deal with more stressful situations than ever before. Explore how eLeaP®’s Performance Management Platform can simplify evaluations, boost productivity, and drive measurable results. Many people are forced to work from home. Most of us have been separated from our […]
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Driving Engagement and Performance with Employee Benefits
Struggling with employee performance levels? Worried that your team is not engaged? Those are very real concerns and they affect everything from productivity to profitability and even employee retention.A great deal has been written about using various tools and techniques to drive better engagement. There are whole philosophies dedicated to performance management, as well, including […]
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What Makes an Equitable Workplace?
There’s a lot of talk about creating the ideal workplace environment. Words like diversity and inclusion get tossed around with abandon and without much focus on what they mean. One of the least understood of those buzzwords is “equitable.” What exactly is an equitable workplace, and how do we create one? Why should it be […]
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Peer Reviews: Critical Tips and Tricks for Managers
Performance reviews have evolved a great deal in the last few years. Once upon a time, annual or twice-annual reviews were the norm. Today, we understand that this is no foundation for success because they fail to offer actionable feedback promptly. They turn punitive and hold an employee’s success hostage to seemingly arbitrary demands for […]
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How to Use Surveys to Get Employee Feedback
Too often, performance management flows downhill. Managers observe employees and then give feedback during one-on-ones to improve performance and change outcomes. However, that one-way flow is detrimental and can create disengagement. Explore how eLeaP®’s Performance Management Platform can simplify evaluations, boost productivity, and drive measurable results. To build an engaged workforce, you must listen to what your […]
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What You Need to Know About Designing a Training Plan
The point of performance management is to help team members transform into their best selves. While coaching and pointers can help, it will sometimes be necessary to take deeper action. To build skills and support improved outcomes, employees will need to be trained. The right training plan is essential to seeing success here. Is Training […]
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Creating a Positive Virtual Office Environment
With 2020 finally in the rearview mirror, we can all take a moment to breathe a sigh of relief. However, despite one of the most tumultuous years in recent memory finally being behind us, it does not mean that we’re going to get back to “normal” at any point soon. For most businesses and other […]
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Planning for Success and Growth: How to Determine If You Have the Right Leaders in Place
Leadership – there are few more critical considerations for successful businesses today. While your team members are responsible for most of the work that gets done within the organization, your leaders are responsible for steering the ship toward success. Leaders motivate, affect morale, and drive engagement. Of course, the challenge here is finding the right […]
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3 Tips to Improve Employee Morale
There’s a lot of talk about employee engagement. Equally, we tend to focus on metrics like performance, or motivation, or productivity. However, managers often miss one of the most critical elements – morale. Employee morale is that little something extra that gets employees to work on time and ready to take on the day. It’s […]
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