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Leadership Development

Situational Leadership Theory: The Right Leadership Style at the Right Time

Every employee has unique needs to be led and supported at work. This fundamental principle forms the foundation of situational leadership theory—that employees require different forms of leadership at different points along their employee journey,…

Leadership Development

5 Ways Bad Leadership Puts Your Company at Risk

Struggling with low engagement, high turnover, or burnout? In this article we’ll address the root cause: bad leadership. Poor leadership creates a toxic work environment, leading to workplace risks and diminished employee retention. We understand the…

Leadership Development

Leader Development: New Approach Combines Coaching with Online Learning to Boost Retention

While manager behavior remains a key driver of employee turnover, effective leader development stands out as a powerful remedy. Whether employees are “quiet quitting” or formally resigning, company leaders have the power to boost employee…

Leadership Development

Leadership Development

Situational Leadership Theory: The Right Leadership Style at the Right Time

Every employee has unique needs to be led and supported at work. This fundamental principle forms the foundation of situational leadership theory—that employees require different forms of leadership at different points along their employee journey,…

Leadership Development

5 Ways Bad Leadership Puts Your Company at Risk

Struggling with low engagement, high turnover, or burnout? In this article we’ll address the root cause: bad leadership. Poor leadership creates a toxic work environment, leading to workplace risks and diminished employee retention. We understand the…

Leadership Development

Leader Development: New Approach Combines Coaching with Online Learning to Boost Retention

While manager behavior remains a key driver of employee turnover, effective leader development stands out as a powerful remedy. Whether employees are “quiet quitting” or formally resigning, company leaders have the power to boost employee…

Job Relocation

Job Relocation

Your Relocation Package – Time for a Makeover

The traditional relocation package is getting a makeover! That’s because corporations are determined to attract and retain top talent while taking a more inclusive approach. Competing for talent, retaining star performers and attracting talent to…

Job Relocation

Duty of Care & Relo: What HR Professionals Need to Know

Duty of Care is a legal term that’s been around for decades. As it relates to employment law, duty of care is the responsibility to act with a reasonable standard of care in regard to…

Job Relocation

5 Mistakes in Cross-Cultural Competence Training

Experienced expats identify common mistakes in cross-cultural competence training A vital part of success during global relocations is building cross-cultural competence. The positive effects of cross-cultural training on expatriate assignments are numerous – from building…

Outplacement

Outplacement

California WARN Law: How It Affects Smaller Employers & Smaller Layoffs

Have you compared the California WARN law with the federal WARN statute? HR professionals should be reminded that each state has its own regulations affecting layoffs. Whether you employ workers in California or not, the…

Outplacement

Layoff Survior Guilt – What to Do About These 4 Common Reactions

What is Layoff Survivor Guilt? Survivor guilt shows up when people who survived trauma are plagued by “an endless loop of counterfactual thoughts that you could have or should have done otherwise, though in fact,…

Outplacement

RIF Layoff: 3 Strategies for Communicating the News

During a RIF layoff, communicating to staff and other audiences is essential. The rationale and the business reasons for the layoffs should be part of your plan. Your audiences will vary, but these groups should…

Coaching

Coaching

How to Become a Business Owner with Coaching

In the US, nearly 625,000 new small businesses open each year.* The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 10.1% of Americans are self-employed.** As you explore how to become a business owner, you’ll discover that…

Coaching

Visa Holder Leverages Power of Networking: Urpi’s Story

Ask a career coach about networking, and 99 out of 100 will tout its importance. This key job search skill becomes even more critical for visa holders as they navigate restrictions and competition to finding…

Coaching

The Right Coach at the Right Time: John’s Story

“The emotional piece was the hardest to deal with,” shares John Michelli, whose 28-year career ended when the insurance agency he worked for underwent a reorganization. “It wasn’t just a job – it was my…