Learning & Development
Four Steps to Build a Culture of Candor in Your Company
Honesty is the best policy. A half-truth is a whole lie. No legacy is as rich as honesty. Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. There is no shortage of sayings and proverbs about the importance of being open and candid. Even in our business lives, it’s clear that transparency is significant…
Read MorePower Up Your Employee Retention Strategies
Losing high performing employees is difficult for managers, teams and your overall organization. Turnover doesn’t just impact morale and productivity. It also leads to the added costs of: Paying for job postings Recruiting Time spent interviewing candidates Training your new hire Building their skills to achieve optimal performance It takes a lot to replace team…
Read MoreIdentifying Sustainable, Scalable Learning & Development Programs
Think back to the last time you were evaluating a training program or a broader learning and development solution to support your managers, teams or employees. What were your top decision-making criteria? According to a Trust Radius study, before investing in a product or service, buyers tend to prioritize these three things: Measurable results Adaptability…
Read MoreEmergenetics® in the Federal Government
A Conversation with Gib Kerr, Emergenetics Master Associate and Professor of Executive Acquisition Management at Defense Acquisition University One of our newest Master Associates spoke with the Emergenetics® team about his work using Emergenetics to support professional development in the federal government, success stories he has seen and what inspired him to become an Associate.…
Read MoreAccelerate the Pace of Talent Development at Your Company
It seems that companies are striving to operate at a third-third Assertive pace these days. As the World Economic Forum describes, innovation and disruption are occurring more quickly than ever before, and organizations are shifting their methods of operation to succeed in rapidly changing environments. While Information Technology, Research & Development and Product Development teams…
Read MoreEmergenetics®’ Top 10 Aha Moments from ATD
Members of the Emergenetics® North America and Asia Pacific teams had the opportunity to attend the Association of Talent Development (ATD)’s 2019 International Conference & Exposition in May. As we reflect on our experiences at ATD, here are two handfuls-worth of our aha moments. Aha Moment #1: Don’t make your people fit your technology. Make…
Read MoreFill the Gap in Your Leadership Pipeline
How confident do you feel in your company’s succession plan? One of the most important aspects of your organization’s longevity is ensuring that you have employees who are ready and able to take on future leadership roles, and surprisingly, only 33 percent of organizations are not presently experiencing a leadership gap. Employees recognize a company’s…
Read MoreAligning with Your C-Suite: Six Steps to Building a Company Training Program
Learning and development is no longer a luxury in the workplace; it’s a necessity. As training becomes a staple in the corporate environment, we are seeing a greater focus on the process behind implementing successful learning initiatives. According to the Association for Talent Development’s 2018 State of the Industry report, companies continue to increase their…
Read MoreIs Professional Development a Cornerstone of Your Employee Benefits Program?
When you’re speaking with prospective employees, how do you talk about your organization’s benefits package? Traditionally, when candidates ask about benefits, employers highlight their healthcare and life insurance options, vacation and family leave policies or their retirement plans. While these elements remain important, younger working generations are causing companies to think differently about what they…
Read MoreSeven Questions to Shape Your Search for a Valid Workplace Assessment
Our clients and potential clients often ask what sets Emergenetics apart from other tools and what makes our approach so reliable and effective to people and organisation development. While there are several elements that set Emergenetics apart, one of the most notable I like to share with our prospects is its scientific validity. Many of…
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