Independent Contractor vs. Employee? Choose Wisely
Trying to determine which role is best for your open position – independent contractor vs. employee? The Biden Administration recently nullified a rule that would have made it easier to classify “gig economy” workers as…
The Importance of Gender Equality: Key Challenges and How to Overcome Them
At a time when the gender pay gap persists, and women comprise only a fraction of corporate leadership positions, the importance of gender equality can’t be overstated. Over time, a combination of hiring, promotion, and…
Importance of Diversity & Inclusion: It Starts at the Top
CEOs & Executive Teams need to model the importance of diversity and inclusion. Diversity is a huge value creator. Companies with more ethnic and cultural diversity on executive teams are 33% more likely to have…
5 Common HR Problems SOLVED with Leadership Development
HR Problem 1: Communication Conundrums You have a group of highly skilled, diverse, and capable talent on your team. All is good, right? When it comes to communication styles, there are various ways that your…
Engaged Employees Rule! 6 Easy Ways to Boost Engagement
Engagement Tips from Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2016 Glassdoor, a growing database of more than eight million company reviews, released their Best Places to Work 2016 list. The 50 top employers span diverse industries, locales, and…
3 Steps to Develop an Effective Executive
The failure rate of senior leaders has steadily increased over the past 25 years*. In fact, more than 50% of North American CEOs were forced to resign because of performance according to a study conducted…
Double Standards at Work for Anger & Assertiveness?
Have you encountered any double standards at work? Ask most women, and you’ll likely get a nod and someone’s account of how she experienced a double standard – disproportionate treatment based on gender. One high…
Performance Coaching: The Key to Crushing Your Company Goals
Among the resources that help leaders excel—including training, mentorship, and on-the-job experiences—performance coaching is a standout. Its collaborative approach to leadership skill mastery fosters a mindset of continuous improvement, helping leaders overcome a variety of…
Offering a Career Development Program? Consider This
Are you having regular development conversations with your employees? The long-term commitment of your employees and the health of your succession pipeline depend on it. According to a Deloitte report, only 14% of companies describe…