Professional Development
Think of Pie to Manage Your Energy, Your Thinking, and Be More Productive
If you think this will be a blog about how recent brain research has discovered that eating pie is actually beneficial for your brain…sadly, that is not the case (though it could be said that pie = optimism = greater engagement and productivity, which has real, scientific backing, as reported by The University of Pennsylvania).…
Read MoreRecalculating the HR Formula: Creating More Valuable Employees
Fast Company put out an interesting article regarding Human Resources and career advancement. The essential proposal they presented was one that turned our heads but also found us nodding in agreement on certain things. Here’s the idea: The role of HR has been reduced to formulas. “Development of talent is used as a resource to…
Read MoreStrategies to Develop High Potential Employees
Star employees can be developed within the organization. Hi-po employees can save companies money, increase employee retention, and boost employee engagement. But it’s about more than just money—you need to tap into what drives these employees. There’s considerable evidence that the brain and the way people act is key in training and developing high potential…
Read MoreWhat is Corporate Culture and How it Affects Performance
Among the many factors that affect an organization’s ability to innovate, compete, and engage employees and customers is corporate culture. Corporate culture is the amalgamation of values, vision, mission, and the day-to-day aspects of communication, interaction, and operational goals that create the organizational atmosphere that pervades the way people work. It’s hard to define and…
Read MoreThe Power of Assessments and Training for Organizations
More and more organizations are using employee assessments and training for all parts of the employee lifecycle. Employee development has become more quantitative and metrics-driven than ever before, which puts assessment methodology at the forefront of workforce investment. Assessment effectiveness is hindered, though, without an ongoing training system to boost engagement and create lasting effect.…
Read MoreKnow Your Personal Strengths and Weaknesses
Understanding your personal strengths and weaknesses, both in business and in life, can have a major impact on whether or not you are successful in attaining your goals. Emergenetics is based upon this idea—we employ a scientific and data-driven process to take the complex workings of your brain and put them into a framework of…
Read MoreOur Personal Response to Change
In the industry, there are many models that discuss how people deal with changes both at work (individual or organisational change) and personally, but none of them subscribe to the idea that, perhaps, we each respond to change differently. How odd, considering we know from empirical data that we are unique individuals and we very…
Read MoreStrategies for Managing Change
Change is a constant in our lives, and as a result we’re always looking for strategies for managing change. Do you know how you actually process change on a personal level? We all inherently have a way to work through trying or fast-shifting times – it is our own change management process. However, I’m not…
Read MoreGoal Setting with Impact
Goals and objectives can be like an exercise routine or a gym membership. For those of us who are committed regulars, the process can be a bit routine and rote, but at least we are checking in regularly. Then there are those of us who start with the best intentions, set a great plan, but…
Read MoreWorkplace Assessments- and How to Make Them Actually Work
When it comes to assessment, companies look to review every aspect of the organization, some using a comb with fine enough teeth to catch every minute detail. P&L statements, earnings reports, revenue numbers, and other financial elements are scrutinized (and rightfully so) to an incredible degree. But what about assessing the very generators of these…
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