Company Culture

What a bustling fish market can teach you about mindfulness at work

What does throwing and catching fish have to do with mindfulness? Here are four essential tips to change the way you approach your work every day.

Laura Weiss · 4 min read

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Company Culture

The secret behind our high-performing team

It’s well-documented that trust is the single quality that contributes most heavily to success on a team. Build trust on your team with the Trust Triangle.

Shannon Howard · 5 min read

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Company Culture

6 key points to address in your pets in the workplace policy

Bring your pet to work day? If your business would like to welcome animals, here are six key points your pets in the workplace policy should address.

June Bell · 4 min read

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Hiring

Why every company needs a headcount document

Strategic use of a headcount document helps companies make informed decisions around our most important resource: people.

Will Otto · 7 min read

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Hiring

Employees share their best and worst onboarding experiences

Onboarding plays an essential role in employee engagement—yet many organizations continue to get it wrong. Learn from these employees’ experiences.

Shannon Howard · 7 min read

your employee onboarding process should match the strategy
Hiring

How to design your employee onboarding process (step-by-step)

Every new employee needs to know how to be successful at your organization. A stellar employee onboarding process sets them up for success.

Kristen Robertson · 9 min read

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Hiring

How we developed recruitment metrics at PI

This is the story of how we started using recruitment metrics to inform our hiring process and make data-driven decisions. Find out what lessons we learned.

Kevin Stevens · 6 min read

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Hiring

Pre-hire assessments saved my resume from the trash

“I would have thrown her resume in the trash,” my former boss said to our new sales trainees.  I was standing right there. I had been a top performer on her team for a year—yet I was not offended in the least. Why would I be? She was right.  Let me give you the back…

Nancy Dabu · 6 min read

gender-inclusive workplaces give women an even playing field
Company Culture

How to create a gender-inclusive workplace

Creating a gender-inclusive workplace benefits everyone. Here are four steps you can take to promote the growth of a gender-inclusive culture.

Catherine Ferland · 6 min read

personal development planning should be on every leader's mind
Employee Engagement

How to create a personal development plan [example]

Creating a personal development plan can help you grow at work and beyond. Learn how to create one in four easy steps—plus see an example and template.

Erin Balsa · 5 min read

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People Management

Do you know the right way to dismiss an employee’s idea?

Experts share six ways to dismiss an employee’s idea while encouraging them to continue to offer innovative suggestions.

Lisa Rabasca Roepe · 4 min read

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Company Culture

5 diversity and inclusion quotes for the workplace

A diverse workforce leads to better business outcomes. Here are five diversity and inclusion quotes to spark ideas and drive your DEI efforts.

Shannon Howard · 4 min read

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Employee Engagement

5 ways to give feedback that won’t stunt creativity

Negative feedback can inhibit your team’s creativity. Here are five ways managers can give feedback that won’t impede innovation.

Lisa Rabasca Roepe · 4 min read