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Win the Engagement Game by Empowering Your Managers as Coaches

11.20.18 by Dan Hoppen

Managers, OKRs and Goals, Recognition,

“Make sure that team members know they are working with you, not for you.”

Those are the words of John Wooden, arguably the greatest coach in the history of college basketball. His leadership style earned him 664 victories and 10 national titles during his tenure at UCLA, and he’s widely...

Don't Take It Personally: How to Respond to Negative Employee Survey Comments

11.15.18 by Dan Harris, Ph.D.

Engagement Surveys, Managers, Research & Trends,

Whenever you use surveys to gather employee feedback, be prepared for all kinds of responses. Some comments are short and sweet, while others read like essays. Some provide a lot of thoughtful detail, others don’t say much of anything. Some are positive, and some go far in the opposite direction.

5 Ways to Prevent Employee Turnover and Extend the Honeymoon Period

11.13.18 by Dan Hoppen

Developing Employees, Managers, Turnover & Retention,

For most employees, the first year in a new job is pure bliss. They’re excited about a new challenge, revel in making new friends with coworkers, and feel motivated to prove their worth to the organization.

But as things become more familiar, the good vibes begin to fade. The new car smell...

How to Handle Different Thanksgiving Dinner Personalities Before They Spoil the Meal

11.12.18 by Dan Hoppen

Culture,

Thanksgiving is here again, and that means it’s time to sidle up to the table, load up the plate with turkey and stuffing, then sink into the couch and embrace the oncoming food coma while football plays on the TV.

Ah, if only it were that simple. Thanksgiving is also the ultimate family...

Ask This, Not That: 25 Questions to Ask in Effective Performance Management Conversations

11.7.18 by Natalie Hackbarth

Performance,

More and more companies are recognizing the importance of 1-on-1 meetings to review performance. But all too often, these reviews fall flat and have little impact.

Why? They’re asking the wrong questions.

The effort is there, but a series of broad, generic questions cause both manager and...

5 Things Your Exit Interviews Aren't Telling You

11.5.18 by Dan Hoppen

Exit Surveys, Turnover & Retention,

Exit interviews are standard protocol in most corporate workplaces. Though the reasoning for them is sound, most organizations’ attempts at exit interviews are fruitless. Organizations are leaving valuable information about how to improve the workplace and better retain employees on the table.

Win the Engagement Game by Empowering Your Managers as Coaches

Don't Take It Personally: How to Respond to Negative Employee Survey Comments

5 Ways to Prevent Employee Turnover and Extend the Honeymoon Period

How to Handle Different Thanksgiving Dinner Personalities Before They Spoil the Meal

Ask This, Not That: 25 Questions to Ask in Effective Performance Management Conversations

5 Things Your Exit Interviews Aren't Telling You

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