Change is a fact of life and we need to manage it before it manages us. Deciding to change is easy, doing it is much more difficult. We’re all creatures of habit and for some our automatic default position is to resist change; but, without change (i.e., constantly improving), your competition will pass you by. …
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Performance management is generally described as “an ongoing process where organizations set goals, monitor their employees’ performance, provide ongoing feedback, and offer opportunities for development to align individual efforts with organizational objectives and improve overall productivity.” To be effective, the building blocks of Performance Management involve a continuous cycle of planning, monitoring, developing, and both…
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Hiring is a little like scanning through Netflix for the next show to watch. With Netflix, you have so many choices and the opportunities for entertainment are endless. But even if something is critically acclaimed, it might not be for you. Even if a friend recommends a program, it might be too slapstick for your…
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According to a recent survey, CEOs cited attracting and retaining talent as their top concern. 93% of CEOs report they either recognize the need to change or have taken steps to modify their strategies for attracting and retaining talent. While CEOs are aware of global challenges inherent to the changing talent landscape, they often feel…
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How Having a Talent Management Strategy Helps Avoid Them “I’m so sorry, but it’s just not working out.” Those breakup words are nothing anyone wants to hear in their dating lives. But, in a professional setting, they can be equally concerning and frustrating. Each time an organization drops this phrase in a discussion with one…
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