How to downsize your company, consciously.
October 12, 2020
This past June, I had to let go of one third of our team. Our PPP funds were running out and COVID was dampening our sales pipeline. It was one of those moments in our company’s …
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5 common challenges of managing remotely
September 9, 2020
Earlier this year, many people thought that widespread remote work just wasn’t realistic. Then, overnight, many workers had to switch to working fully remotely. This is challenging in many ways, especially for managers, who suddenly had …
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6 strategies for an effective talent development plan
August 27, 2020
Employees in the workplace today care a lot about having access to learning and development opportunities. In fact, the level to which a company invests in talent development plays a big role in an employee’s decision …
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4 things to know about management training programs
August 25, 2020
Do you remember your first time becoming a manager? Did you feel prepared? Supported? Focused? Impactful? Were you a part of any management training programs? Or did you feel that you were thrown into the ring …
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Here’s why your talent development strategy is failing
August 20, 2020
Talent development is something we all know is important- but many companies are investing tons of time and money into it, and not yielding results. When there are no results, it gets harder to continue to …
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4 reasons why soft skills training is a good investment
August 18, 2020
Many employees place a lot of value on working for a company where they feel like they are given opportunities for professional development. But according to Gallup, only slightly more than a third of managers strongly …
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Announcing Pathways: guided journeys to skills-based outcomes
August 10, 2020
Employees want to learn and grow, but they don’t always know where to start. They often look to their employers for guidance, but organizations do not always have resources to create structured development plans for their …
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Why employee management training software is crucial
August 6, 2020
Developing your employees is crucial, but without an employee management training software, your employee development initiatives can fall flat. If you’re investing time and money into these programs, you want to make sure that they are …
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7 ways to improve employee development at your organization
July 30, 2020
Investing in employee development is something that can pay off tenfold in the long-term. Doing so helps attract great employees, keeps employees engaged, strengthens the internal talent pipeline, and helps an organization be adaptable future-ready. Many …
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5 reasons to invest in employee development now
July 28, 2020
By now, many employers know that employee development matters to employees. The research backs it up. In a 2016 Deloitte survey of millennials, 63% said their leadership skills were not being fully developed, and 71% of …
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#LeadersForGood: Dave Rapaport of Ben & Jerry’s on corporate activism and linked prosperity
July 22, 2020
As we grapple with all of the changes happening in our world right now, many companies are trying to step up to the plate. Corporate activism is now front and center as a topic of discussion. …
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