When it comes to understanding how your employees tick it is helpful to look at the characteristics and experiences of their generation. That may be particularly true for the group born between 1978 and 2002: Millennials.
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Understanding your employees: spotlight on Millennials
Posted in Strategic Alignment, Talent Mangement on January 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It’s going to take work: Learn how to develop a healthy approach to dealing with conflict
Posted in Talent Mangement, Tips for Down Times, Training & Learning on November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Conflict is a natural part of human interaction. A healthy approach to conflict leads to greater understanding of one another and more creative problem solving. An unhealthy approach to conflict leads to wounded egos and frustration. When we understand our individual styles of dealing with conflict we can begin to understand how we can approach [...]
The right skills? The right fit? Take the guesswork out of hiring
Posted in Recruiting and Hiring, Strategic Alignment, Talent Mangement on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you’ve been following our blog, you already understand how to align the right people with the right jobs. Now you need to know how to hire for success, too! It’s imperative that business owners and leaders take every opportunity to know who their employees are and what they want from their lives and work. [...]
Ready, set, go! An introduction to job matching
Posted in Performance Planning, Strategic Alignment, Talent Mangement on November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of our latest blog posts highlighted the inevitable success that results when you align the right people with the right strategy. We believe that by understanding that each person has a distinct talent you will frame how they will approach their interests and their work. We also believe that the greater a person’s ability [...]
5 tips for how employers can approach layoffs positively
Posted in Talent Mangement, Tips for Down Times on November 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Letting people go is always difficult, and laying employees off during the current economic downturn is especially stressful given that jobs in many areas are scarce and that many companies simply cannot afford to provide severance packages or job placement services. What you can do, though, is approach a layoff with a practical attitude that includes [...]
The right people + the right strategy = unstoppable success!
Posted in BLOOM Features, Strategic Alignment, Talent Mangement on November 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve said it before — in fact we said it in a recent blog post — but we have to say it again because we truly believe that it’s the key to your business success: your people are your most important asset. We have seen time and again that the right people matched to the [...]
How to achieve a healthy balance of intimacy & accountability in the workplace
Posted in Talent Mangement on October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Your employees are your greatest asset, and they will best thrive in environments that nurture and grow their skills without petty distractions. Part of your job is to foster that environment, which includes striking the right balance of intimacy and accountability. Intimacy builds the trust that we consistently see in strong teams. We all know [...]
How effective leadership empowers employees & affects change
Posted in Talent Mangement on October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The most effective and efficient way to affect change in your organization is organically through your employees and your solid leadership. Set up structures to communicate expectations, encourage innovation, and build trust. How do you ensure that everyone in your organization is not only reading the same book but on the same page? Clearly communicate [...]
Take a fresh look at talent management & must-have integration
Posted in Talent Mangement on October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When it comes to the purpose and value of talent management, the core concept is simple: attracting, developing, and retaining skilled employees increases your company’s bottom line. While most companies understand the theory, they often don’t have the processes or systems in place to see it through, or they have only a few pieces in [...]
Why you need to develop your people in tough economic times
Posted in Talent Mangement, Tips for Down Times on October 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Economically speaking, times are tough. No surprise there, right? Well, if you keep one eye on your company’s sales performance and the other on the financial bottom line, you’re overlooking your greatest asset: your employees. It’s tempting to focus attention on technology, materials, and processes to manage costs and gain efficiencies. While those are certainly [...]
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