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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,…

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…

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…

Why Microcoaching is Leader Development’s New BFF

Microcoaching has emerged as an ideal solution for building and boosting your organization’s leadership capability at scale. For decades, organization’s have relied on executive coaching to develop leaders at the top of the org chart…

3 Surefire Ways to Sabotage the Development of a Coaching Culture

A thriving coaching culture supports the development of strong leaders and a more engaged workforce. However, using coaching only as a remedial solution or limiting it to specific management levels can undermine your efforts. In…

The Manager as Coach: How to Walk the Talk

The “manager as coach” phrase may get tossed about at your organization, but has it really taken hold? Has your leadership really put these words into practice? If so, you may have already begun to…

Managing Remote Workers: Top 5 Manager Mistakes

Despite the prevalence of remote work over the last few years, many managers struggle with the complexities of managing remote workers. Mistakes such as inconsistent communication and micromanagement underscore the need for manager training and…

6 Biggest Frontline Management Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Frontline management is challenging, requiring a balance between upper management demands and employee needs. Many frontline managers are promoted because they were successful individual contributors, not for their management skills. In fact, according to Capterra…

4 Reasons Why Company Culture is Important to Your CEO

Here’s why company culture is important & what CHROs can do about it. If you don’t know why company culture is important to your CEO, look at some recent trend data. According to Gartner, a…

Leadership Development

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

5 Ways Bad Leadership Puts Your Company at Risk

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

4 Reasons Why Company Culture is Important to Your CEO

Here’s why company culture is important & what CHROs can do about it. If you don’t know why company culture is important to your CEO, look at some recent trend data. According to Gartner, a…

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…

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…

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…

Mobility Feature: Secret to Profitable, Human-Centered Employee Relocation

Relo EQ is the Future of Employee Relocation Success Before the global pandemic put many moves on a temporary hold, employee relocation was evolving faster than ever. That transformative trajectory will likely continue – even…

Corporate Relocation: What is Integration?

In the context of a corporate relocation, what is integration? Multiple moving parts make up a job relocation – from home purchasing/selling to immigration/visa assistance to household goods shipping. Outside of these practical relocation assistance…

Corporate Relocations: Maximize Success by Focusing on Wellbeing & Integration Services

Corporate relocations, on average, cost $70,000 – $100,000 (U.S.) per employee. And the cost varies considerably whether or not home ownership is involved. How will your company’s investment in relocation pay off? Experts say much…

What is Your Global Mobility Wish?

We love our tradeshow time! We use this opportunity to connect (and reconnect) with our relocation community and get a pulse on what friends, partners, and the industry overall are feeling about global mobility. Last…

These Talent Mobility Conversations Failing to Happen?

U.S. companies spend 25 billion dollars every year on corporate relocations. If your company is not part of that statistic, it probably should be. And even if you are already investing in relocations, international assignments,…

The Global Assignment was a Success. Now What?

Is repatriation an afterthought at your organization? Global assignments provide a wealth of benefits for companies and employees. From gaining exposure to different cultures to increasing business expertise, transferees are primed to deliver long-term results…

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…

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,…

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…

Offboarding: Know the 4 Value Drivers of Employee Alumni

How do you measure success in offboarding? Savvy companies today approach offboarding in a “strategic, data-driven and flexible way” according to the Harvard Business Journal. “A well-managed offboarding process can turn employees into loyal alumni who…

Where to Begin: 4 Steps to Consider when Making a Layoff

Making the decision to eliminate positions at your company is never easy. Whatever the reason – merging, downsizing, outsourcing – create a strategic plan that addresses your teams’ questions and aligns with your company’s values,…

What is a RIF?

While some layoffs are temporary, a reduction in force (RIF) is a permanent layoff or an elimination of jobs. RIFs are caused by changes in business strategy, budget cuts, or mergers and acquisitions. Each year,…

What are Outplacement Services? A Comprehensive Guide

What are outplacement services, and why do they matter? Even seasoned HR leaders may ask these questions – particularly in today’s competitive and ever-changing job market. In truth, understanding and utilizing outplacement services can be…

4 Signs of Layoff Survivor Syndrome

Get a Checklist on Leading Company Recovery Guilt. Anger. Anxiety. These are common emotions experienced by employees who survive a layoff and are experiencing survivor syndrome. I’ve been there five times in my career –…

Next Steps to Avoid Survivor Syndrome

Assess each employee’s readiness for change after a layoff Leading change management can be taxing after a major workforce disruption like a layoff or merger. As a manager, you are vital in helping your remaining…

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…

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…

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…

Strategic LinkedIn Project Gains Attention: David’s Story

LinkedIn’s global scale proves especially helpful for job-seeking professionals moving internationally. David Berna was active on LinkedIn prior to relocating from France to Spain, but the guidance he received from his local relocation/career coach offered…