Posts by Robin
June 2020 Power Hour: The Power of Teams
In this month’s Power Hour, the PeopleSense team reveals how productive, high functioning teams make better decisions, utilize all members’ skills and opinions, and avoid wasting time with arguments/politics. (Sidenote: Cohesive teams are also a lot more fun to be a part of!) Wondering how you can have a better team? Learn how our personal…
Read MoreHere’s how to support frontline employees
We’re rarely afforded one crisis at a time, and 2020 has brought with it challenges on every front. It has impacted the entire globe, drastically altering the way we live and work. While we all feel deeply the sadness, grief, and overwhelm that have marked this year, some have experienced it more significantly. It’s more…
Read MoreAre employee assessments worth it right now?
We’ve all experienced a lot of disruption lately. COVID-19 has changed much about the way we work, but it hasn’t changed everything. In fact, the most valuable resource in any organization remains constant — the people! That can be both good and bad! People have accomplished amazing things during the pandemic We’ve seen how adaptable…
Read MoreEmployee Engagement — Starts with YOU!
In this month’s Power Hour, the PeopleSense team discusses key findings about Employee Engagement. Team Guru Sheryl Chatham reviews the financial impact and the distractions caused by disengaged employees. Learn three specific ways you can change the level of engagement within your teams. And you might be surprised, it starts with YOU! Our lively conversation…
Read MoreFinding connection through isolation
A new house guest In February, my husband, Pete, and I agreed to foster a dog with separation anxiety. This was new territory to us, but because I worked from home, the local shelter asked if we would be willing to take this on. Mayflower, a 7-year-old mastiff with an overall mellow temperament, suffered panic…
Read MoreEngagement in Turbulent Times: On-Demand Video
Watch this on-demand video for ideas and support No one is exempt from having to adapt to new workplace environments. If you’re managing others during this challenging time, you will definitely benefit this on-demand video. As you watch, discover insights and practical tips to foster engagement in turbulent times. Employee disengagement can be damaging …
Read MoreYou Spoke, We are Listening and Acting!
Survey Says … Last week, you may recall we sent out a request for your input. Times are changing fast — for you and for us! It’s important that we find new solutions to support healthy workplace relationships as our environments evolve. We needed your feedback to tailor meaningful content and delivery methods, and we…
Read MoreWhy Professional Development is So Important — Right Now!
During the April 2020 free Flash Consulting Power Hour, we hosted Emily Benson, PhD, to talk about the importance of professional development. Emily shared ways to make development accessible and meaningful. We addressed how the pandemic could actually bring benefits to self-exploration. It may not be intuitive but a crisis can bring clarity to some things we may have struggled with before. Listen in and find many tips for managers, ensuring teams are always learning, resulting in organizational health.
Read MoreBad Communication = Toxic Workplace Culture
If you’ve got “bad” communication going on in your organization, it’s not just going to blow over. In fact, communication is one of the keys to a consistently healthy culture. When you replace it with trademarks like harshness, one-sidedness, or even intimidation, the result is a toxic workplace culture. In that kind of environment, it’s…
Read MoreMarch 2020 Power Hour: Introducing Everything DiSC® Agile EQ™!
The more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous our working environments become, the more critical a truly agile workforce is to success. That’s why we focused on an exciting new offering at this month’s Flash Consulting Power Hour! Listen in, as Jeni Callihan talks all things emotional intelligence and explain why an agile workforce is critical for…
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