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Andy is a content writer and editor at PI. He's an unashamed map geek, hoops enthusiast, and Goldfish cracker aficionado.

Company Culture
14 min read

Where are our remotes?! The Hybrid Olympics Chronicles

The PI People Ops team just pulled off an unprecedented Hybrid Office Olympics. Let me elaborate by walking you through my week as a remote Office Olympian.

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People Management
9 min read

Encourage learning and development by using an employee review template.

Do you need an employee review template? It’s a valuable resource to have on hand, serving as a starting point for reviews and performance appraisals, and guiding first-time managers less accustomed to these pivotal yet tricky conversations.

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360 evaluations
People Management
7 min read

The power of feedback: How to improve communication and performance

Looking to improve your feedback form as a manager? Consider these five techniques designed to help people actually learn and grow from evaluations.

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Teamwork
7 min read

The 5 characteristics of dysfunctional teams

Dysfunctional teams can cripple an organization. To prevent dysfunction in teams, you need an understanding of the “where” and the “why,” in addition to the more obvious “who.” 

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liminate gender bias in your hiring the predictive index
Hiring
7 min read

How to conduct a one-on-one interview: Advantages, questions to ask, and traits to look for

Learn how to conduct a successful one-one-one interview, ask strong interview questions, and find the right behavioral traits for the role.

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A recruiter interviews a candidate during the candidate selection process.
Hiring
7 min read

Strategic interview questions that actually help you hire

How do you use strategic interview questions to make better hires? Adjust your questions based on the role and the candidate, to get them speaking critically—and going off-script.

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How to attract candidates by Reference Profile

You know certain behaviors will thrive in an open position. How do you attract the right people? Go by Reference Profile, and advertise accordingly.

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Company Culture
10 min read

Normalizing mental health awareness, this May and beyond

Here at PI we’re trying to walk the walk, applying our stated mission of Better Work, Better World to conversations around self care and mental health.

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Employee Engagement
7 min read

Considering the Culture Index? Make sure it fits your organization’s needs.

As you consider Culture Index, it’s prudent to compare it with other platforms, so you can select the best possible solutions for you and your team.

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tired person
Employee Engagement
5 min read

Where does burnout show up, and how can you begin to address it?

The 2021 State of Talent Optimization Report revealed that companies that put their people first over the past year stayed more resilient, even amid economic turmoil.

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Leadership
4 min read

Peloton trailblazer Dara Treseder is bringing the humanity all business leaders need to OPTIMA21

Peloton SVP Dara Treseder is coming to OPTIMA21 for a can’t-miss keynote. Learn how she’s empowering attendees to be authentic leaders.

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OPTIMA21 speaker lineup
Leadership
3 min read

OPTIMA21 headliner Patrick Lencioni pulls at the roots of team dysfunction

Patrick Lencioni is just one of several thought leaders joining OPTIMA21, The event team has been hard at work since 2019, ensuring an exciting, all-new virtual experience.

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Hiring
6 min read

Using the DASH method to take pressure off your hiring process

What’s your top priority when making outside hires? Ideally, you’re getting the right people into your organization, then placing them in jobs where they’ll thrive.

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Organization Design
6 min read

Teams that communicate effectively share these three traits

It doesn’t matter whether yours is a team of two or 200—you can’t achieve cohesion without establishing common ground through communication. That ground is rooted in trust and behavioral awareness.

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Organization Design
3 min read

Crush your team goals with Team Discovery

What do businesses of all shapes, sizes, and ambitions need to succeed today? There’s a lot on the list, but team cohesion and alignment are right near the top.

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