Rethinking Performance Reviews: Unlocking Potential Through Feedback
Performance review season is around the corner, and for many organizations, it can be a time filled with anxiety – both for employees and managers. Too often, performance reviews are seen as a dreaded formality, a box to check, or worse, a moment of judgment. However, when done well, performance reviews can be one […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month: You Can Make a Difference
Every September, people across the country come together for Suicide Prevention Month—a time to speak up, share hope, and show people they’re not alone. As the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) explains, this month is all about raising awareness, spreading help, and inspiring real action around one of the most urgent issues in mental […]
Boosting Employee Wellness Through Nature: How to Encourage Outdoor Time at Work
In today’s fast-paced work environment, companies are increasingly focused on nurturing healthier and happier employees. One impactful strategy is to encourage team members to immerse themselves in the great outdoors this Spring. Being surrounded by nature’s refreshing sights and sounds can uplift spirits, alleviate stress, and replenish energy for a more vibrant workplace. What Does […]
Combating Workplace Loneliness: Real Ways to Help Employees Feel Connected
I had never heard the term “chronic loneliness” until COVID-19 changed our world. Even though the feelings aren’t new, Professor John Cacioppo helped us better understand it in 2008 in his book Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection. Now, loneliness at work is getting a lot of attention, and for good reason. […]
Career Development Opportunities Can Help Boost Employee Engagement
Engagement is a popular topic among business leaders right now, which is no surprise as the term is strongly tied to talent attraction and retention, productivity, creativity, and innovation. As fractional HR professionals specializing in talent management, clients often turn to us to assist them with their engagement strategy. While fostering workplace autonomy, better communication, […]