Talent Optimization
7 min read

The Work on Trial series: Wayne Morris on purpose, freedom, and employee choice

Wayne Morris left a successful role in Silicon Valley in favor of more autonomy, more time with family, and a sense of purpose that felt increasingly elusive.

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Talent Optimization
3 min read

A path to perspective: J.R. Martinez is the perfect addition to the OPTIMA22 speaker lineup

Not many people embody perspective better than J.R. Martinez, the latest keynote added to the lineup for OPTIMA22, the premiere talent optimization event. 

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Employee Engagement
8 min read

How to take action on employee engagement survey results

By taking any action on employee engagement survey results, you’re doing right by your people. But the survey is just step one.

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Talent Optimization
4 min read

James Clear is teaching OPTIMA22 attendees how to build great habits.

James Clear, author of No. 1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, is speaking at OPTIMA22. Here’s everything you need to know.

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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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Hiring
5 min read

How to create the ideal candidate profile

Not finding the kind of candidates you’re looking for? You might need a candidate profile to boost your hiring. A candidate profile is a description of the skills, personality traits, and qualifications required for an open job position. Candidate profiles also include the tasks, objectives, and desired outcomes associated with the job. Here’s what we’ll…

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Talent Optimization
7 min read

How to lead your most productive meetings yet in a hybrid workplace

While running hybrid meetings may sound daunting, don’t let them intimidate you. With thoughtful consideration and a bit of planning, you can lead productive meetings in just about any workplace setting.

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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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Onboarding new clients starts with these 5 easy steps.

Client onboarding is a formative period in any consulting engagement. As you align on everything from workflow tools to project deliverables, the first 30 days leaves an indelible impression. The more you do to make a positive impact, the higher the likelihood you’ll enjoy a healthy, long-term working relationship.

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Leadership
6 min read

The pros and cons of transactional leadership

Transactional leadership is a managerial approach that rewards self-starters, competitiveness, and individual achievement while weeding out and disciplining underperforming employees. It’s a traditional leadership style that’s still extremely prevalent in many different industries.

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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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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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Talent Optimization
4 min read

How to develop leaders at every level, including individual contributors

Not all managers are leaders, and not all leaders are managers.  In my 20 years of professional experience, I’ve: Though I enjoyed being a manager, I’ve chosen to spend the remainder of my career as an IC. But that doesn’t mean that I’m no longer a leader. In fact, it has strengthened my resolve to…

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Teamwork
6 min read

How to build a strong and successful team

Learn how to build a team that is resilient, impactful, and self-sustaining–in the office or virtually. Get started on your next team today.

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