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Managers & Leaders

Blogs

HR as a Strategic Partner: Your 2025 Planning Guide

HR as a Strategic Partner: The 2025 Planning Guide

10 minute read

Employee Engagement, Company Culture, Managers & Leaders, Featured

The Complete Succession Planning Guide for HR Professionals

Unlocking Succession Planning: HR Pro Strategies

13 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

Secrets for Building High Performing Teams in Your Organization

How to Build a High Performing Team | The Complete Guide

11 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

50 Employee Engagement Ideas to Seriously Boost Engagement

50 Employee Engagement Ideas to Seriously Boost Engagement

10 minute read

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders

5 Must-Haves in an Employee Performance Improvement Plan

5 Must-Haves in an Employee Performance Improvement Plan

3 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

11 Strategic Performance Management Ideas for HR

11 Strategic Performance Management Ideas for High-Performing Organizations

8 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

Why Employee Retention is Important

Why Employee Retention is Important

5 minute read

Managers & Leaders, Employee Turnover & Retention

7 Steps to Get the Most Out of Career Development Conversations

7 Steps to Get the Most Out of Career Development Conversations

3 minute read

Performance Management Software, Managers & Leaders, Talent Development

14 One on One Meeting Topics You Should Be Discussing With Employees

14 One on One Meeting Topics You Should Be Discussing With Employees

8 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

How to Ask Employees for Feedback (And Actually Get It)

How to Ask Employees for Feedback (And Actually Get It)

3 minute read

Employee Feedback, Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

How to Engage Remote Employees: 10 Strategies Backed by Research

How to Engage Remote Employees: 10 Strategies Backed by Research

5 minute read

Employee Engagement, Company Culture, Managers & Leaders

How to Reduce Bias in Performance Reviews: 4 Tips for Managers

How to Reduce Bias in Performance Reviews: 4 Tips for Managers

2 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

A Simple and Effective One on One Meeting Template and Agenda

A Simple and Effective One on One Meeting Template and Agenda

3 minute read

Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

How to Get Senior Leadership Buy-In For Employee Engagement

How to Get Senior Leadership Buy-In For Employee Engagement

3 minute read

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders

How to Implement Effective Employee Coaching: 12 Essential Rules

Coaching to Engage: 12 Rules to Effective, Ongoing Employee Coaching

4 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

How to Have a Successful First One-on-One With An Employee

How to Have a Successful First One-on-One With An Employee

5 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

How to Be a Good Manager: Defining Traits and Tips to Improve

How to Be a Good Manager: Defining Traits and Tips to Improve

3 minute read

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders

Employee Goals: How to Set, Align, and Discuss Goals That Matter

Employee Goals: How to Set, Align, and Discuss Goals That Matter

6 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

5 Essential Qualities of a Good Leader

5 Essential Qualities of a Good Leader

3 minute read

Company Culture, Managers & Leaders, Talent Development

New Manager Tips: 4 Things HR Can Do to Empower First-Time Leaders

New Manager Tips: 4 Things HR Can Do to Empower First-Time Leaders

3 minute read

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders

The Check In Meeting: Making the Most of Employee Check-Ins

The Check In Meeting: Making the Most of Employee Check-Ins

4 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

Leading Through Change: How to Create Stability in the Workplace

Leading Through Change: How to Create Stability in the Workplace

5 minute read

Company Culture, Managers & Leaders

How to Have a Difficult Conversation With an Employee

How to Have a Difficult Conversation With an Employee

4 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

5 Simple Tips for Having a Successful One on One Conversation

5 Simple Tips for Having a Successful One on One Conversation

4 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

10 Practical Tips for Driving Employee Engagement

10 Practical Tips for Driving Employee Engagement

4 minute read

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders

Understanding the Manager’s Role in Employee Engagement

Understanding the Manager’s Role in Employee Engagement

4 minute read

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders

Manager Checklist for Employee Compensation Conversations

Manager Checklist for Employee Compensation Conversations

2 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

What’s the Optimal Span of Control for People Managers?

What’s the Optimal Span of Control for People Managers?

2 minute read

Managers & Leaders, Research & Trends

Goal Setting and Review: 4 Key Conversations Managers Must Have

Goal Setting and Review: 4 Key Conversations Managers Must Have

2 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

6 Ways to Increase Clarity Around Employee Compensation

6 Ways to Increase Clarity Around Employee Compensation

2 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

7 Things HR Needs to Consider for First-Time Manager Training

7 Things HR Needs to Consider for First-Time Manager Training

3 minute read

Managers & Leaders, Talent Development

How to Be a Better Manager by Individualizing Your Approach

How to Be a Better Manager by Individualizing Your Approach

2 minute read

Managers & Leaders

Authenticity: One of the Most Important Qualities of a Good Manager

Authenticity: One of the Most Important Qualities of a Good Manager

3 minute read

Managers & Leaders

How to Motivate Employees as a Manager

How to Motivate Employees as a Manager

2 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

Why You Shouldn't Tie Manager Bonuses to Employee Engagement Surveys

Why You Shouldn't Tie Manager Bonuses to Employee Engagement Surveys

2 minute read

Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Managers & Leaders

Managing Individual Differences in the Workplace

Managing Individual Differences in the Workplace

3 minute read

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders

What Not to Say in a Performance Review: Tips for Managers

What Not to Say in a Performance Review: Tips for Managers

3 minute read

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

A Leader's Guide to Writing a Compelling Purpose Statement (with Examples)

A Leader's Guide to Writing a Compelling Purpose Statement (with Examples)

2 minute read

Managers & Leaders

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Ebooks and Templates

HR Pro's Guide to Business Success Metrics

HR Pro's Guide to Business Success Metrics

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

2021 HR Pro's Calendar Template and Strategic Planner

2021 HR Pro's Calendar Template and Strategic Planner

Employee Engagement, Company Culture, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

Crisis Management Resources

Crisis Management Resources

Company Culture, Managers & Leaders, Research & Trends, Ebooks and Templates

Making Time for Performance Management

Making Time for Performance Management

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

6 Steps to Knowing and Growing Your Talent Pool

6 Steps to Knowing and Growing Your Talent Pool

Managers & Leaders, Talent Development, Ebooks and Templates

Employee Development

Employee Development

Managers & Leaders, Talent Development, Ebooks and Templates

3 Defining Challenges of Management

3 Defining Challenges of Management

Managers & Leaders

Employee Compensation

Employee Compensation

Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

How to Be a Better Manager and Connect with Your Employees

How to Be a Better Manager and Connect with Your Employees

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

The Manager Jackpot: Simple HR Solutions for Building Better Bosses

The Manager Jackpot: Simple HR Solutions for Building Better Bosses

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders, Talent Development, Ebooks and Templates

5 Essential Change Management Templates and Communication Tools

5 Essential Change Management Templates and Communication Tools

Company Culture, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

Division in the Workplace

Division in the Workplace

Company Culture, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

How to Be a Great Leader

How to Be a Great Leader

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

Employee Performance Coaching: Three Critical Communication Tips for Leadership

Employee Performance Coaching: Three Critical Communication Tips for Leadership

Employee Feedback, Performance Management, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

Essential Activities of Trusted Leaders

Essential Activities of Trusted Leaders

Company Culture, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

A Practical Guide to Giving and Receiving Employee Feedback With a Growth Mindset

A Practical Guide to Giving and Receiving Employee Feedback With a Growth Mindset

Employee Feedback, Performance Management, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

46 Ecards to Show Employee Appreciation

46 Ecards to Show Employee Appreciation

Employee Recognition, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

11 Reasons to Be Bullish About Employee Engagement Impacting Financial Success

11 Reasons to Be Bullish About Employee Engagement Impacting Financial Success

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders

50 Team Building Ideas to Engage Employees

50 Team Building Ideas to Engage Employees

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

40 Ways to Show Love to Your Employees

40 Ways to Show Love to Your Employees

Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

Creative Ways to Incorporate Employee Engagement Into Internal Communications

Creative Ways to Incorporate Employee Engagement Into Internal Communications

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

Employee Development Planning

Employee Development Planning

Managers & Leaders, Talent Development

50 Leaders' Inspirational Quotes on Employee Engagement and Workplace Culture

50 Leaders' Inspirational Quotes on Employee Engagement and Workplace Culture

Employee Engagement, Company Culture, Managers & Leaders, Ebooks and Templates

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Webinars

Human Capital Disclosures: Amplifying People Success as a Business Strategy

Human Capital Disclosures: Amplifying People Success as a Business Strategy

Managers & Leaders, Research & Trends, Webinars and Presentations

Redefining HR: How to Prioritize and Master Your Strategic HR Initiatives

Redefining HR: How to Prioritize and Master Your Strategic HR Initiatives

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders, Research & Trends

6 Practices for Developing Culture-Centric Organizations

6 Practices for Developing Culture-Centric Organizations

Company Culture, Managers & Leaders

The ROI of Employee Success

The ROI of Employee Success

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders, Research & Trends

Why Employee Listening Should Be Your #1 Crisis Management Strategy

Why Employee Listening Should Be Your #1 Crisis Management Strategy

Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Managers & Leaders

Coaching Overworked Managers To Prioritize Employee Engagement

Coaching Overworked Managers To Prioritize Employee Engagement

Employee Feedback, Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

6 HR Tips for Building Authentic Relationships at Work

6 HR Tips for Building Authentic Relationships at Work

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders

5 Ways to Supercharge Your Talent Reviews

5 Ways to Supercharge Your Talent Reviews

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders, Talent Development

Power Performance: How HR Can Support Managers in Coaching Conversations

Power Performance: How HR Can Support Managers in Coaching Conversations

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders

Building Better Bosses: How HR Must Empower Managers

Building Better Bosses: How HR Must Empower Managers

Managers & Leaders

Making Time for Performance

Making Time for Performance

Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

The State of Miscommunication 

The State of Miscommunication 

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders, Research & Trends

Are You Ready for Change? 3 Steps to Effective Organizational Change Management

Are You Ready for Change? 3 Steps to Effective Organizational Change Management

Company Culture, Managers & Leaders

Winning Through Change: 3 Valuable Approaches to Change Management

Winning Through Change: 3 Valuable Approaches to Change Management

Company Culture, Managers & Leaders

What a CHRO Should Know: 5 Alarming Engagement Trends to Watch

What a CHRO Should Know: 5 Alarming Engagement Trends to Watch

Employee Engagement, Managers & Leaders

Coaching Employees for High Performance

Coaching Employees for High Performance

Employee Feedback, Performance Management, Managers & Leaders

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