The number one job of a supervisor is to develop their people. Providing feedback to employees that reinforce what they are doing or if they need to be redirected is an important piece of the performance management piece. Workplace surveys consistently show that employees crave better information about how they could improve their performance. But […]
There are four sessions in this series: March 16, 23, 30, April 6. Managing a business is one thing. Managing the humans operating it is totally another. HR management is not optional. It is as fundamental as planning and managing a budget. This series will help you better understand the foundational areas of HR and […]
Supervisors communicate organizational needs and oversee the day-to-day performance of employees. They are responsible for guidance and support of employee development needs. These responsibilities lead employees toward success within their positions and potentially their careers. Frontline supervisors are traditionally promoted from their individual contributor roles where the focus is on a singular functional job. Newly-minted […]
These days it is hard to plan for the future; recent history has taught us that. Succession planning is the epitome of deliberate and a systematic effort by an organization to ensure leadership continuity in key positions with the goal to retain and develop intellectual and knowledge capital for the future, and encourage individual advancement. […]
One of the many outcomes from the pandemic has been the increased discussion on the topic of anxiety. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health complaints and this is especially true since individuals have been returning to work. Workplace anxiety involves feeling stressed, nervous, uneasy, or tense about work, which could include anxiety […]
Famous business strategist, Peter Drucker, once said "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." So often businesses focus more intently on building sound strategy—plans, policies, procedures—and allow the culture building to just sort of happen. Unfortunately, culture is forming whether we design it or not. But without the conscious creation of our ideal culture, we get what […]
Neurodiversity represents the inherent differences in neurological structure and function. The term encompasses neurocognitive differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and more. Many organizations have committed to broadening their DEI efforts. Neurodiverse employees can aid in that activity while bringing valuable skill sets to the workplace. Hiring them is not about being nice […]
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In January of 2019, each organization in Oregon was required to have completed significant compensation policy and process reviews as well as correct any total compensation inequities. As mentioned then, this is not a “one and done” event. The law requires organizations to review their work, at least, every three years. This self-auditing process was […]
One of the greatest values in life is to help someone else. That is what you are doing as a leader – investing in people. You are an ordinary person put in extraordinary circumstances and you take action. This workshop is designed to reinforce and enhance the leadership skills of those who serve, motivate, facilitate, or […]
