Complexity bias — our tendency to value complexity over simplicity — is part of being human. But this natural leaning causes significant headaches and roadblocks when it bleeds into the sales world. Let’s talk about how to spot overcomplication in your sales process and what to do about it.To understand…...
What is hybrid work and why do employees want it?
Hybrid work is a big departure from the traditional work model. But what exactly is hybrid work—and how has it changed over time? Hybrid work has transformed the way we think about work. It’s a flexible, modern way of working that’s been swarming around the working world for years. Yet,…...
Banks seek digital transformation via fintech collaborations
Banks and credit unions are working to modernize digital banking experiences by partnering to an increasing degree with fintech firms and third-party solution providers. These collaborations are improving the speed and scale of innovation, often replacing core providers and saving money compared to creating solutions internally. Read the full article…...
3 Ways Bank Marketing Must Pivot in a Recession
With a recession on the minds of consumers, executives at banks and credit unions might be tempted to cut back on marketing investments. But the opportunity for outsize gains is there for those who are willing to pivot instead. Rather than doing less marketing, try new marketing tactics that strengthen…...
What is Operations Management?
Operations management is a useful piece of business jargon you’ll see bandied about in presentations, your COO’s LinkedIn page, and the resume of everyone in your HR department. But what does it mean to be an ops manager? Let’s break it down: Operations management is the logistics chain for everything that happens…...
Remote Worker Monitoring: How To Track Productivity
Productivity is central to the growth of a business. Regardless of your industry and the kind of products or services you provide, if your workers are not productive in their roles, your business can experience negative consequences. Therefore, employers need to track the productivity of their teams. You can use…...
This is NOT Lean: Lean Staffing
In this post I would like to talk about another term that claims to be lean: lean staffing. It is NOT lean! It is an abomination. It is pretty much the opposite of what, in my opinion, lean stands for. It is a complete lack of respect for humanity. Let me explain…...
Set goals for employees with these 5 strategies
Set goals for employees to boost engagement When employees don’t feel supported in their goals — or don’t see opportunities for advancement within their company — they become disengaged. They’re less productive, more likely to miss work, and — as noted above — they eventually leave for a better gig.…...
How To Identify Quiet Quitters 4 Tell-Tale Signs
Technological advancements combined with the pandemic have recently created a plethora of issues that companies never had to address previously. One of the most challenging issues that employers are currently managing is the ‘quiet quitters’ phenomena. It is imperative for organizations to both acknowledge that this is a rapidly growing…...
4 Tips to Conduct Productive Performance Reviews
While up to 70% of companies have annual performance reviews, not all organizations understand the fine line between a meaningful performance review and a negative experience. Since performance reviews can be of tremendous value, it makes sense to invest in learning best practices to ensure they are done correctly. When…...
How to Recognize, Cope and Avoid Burnout at the Workplace
According to the World Health Organization, the official definition of burnout is the state of chronic workplace stress that has not been adequately managed. Fortunately, there are many ways not only to cope but to avoid workplace burnout, and it begins with recognizing that there is a problem. There are…...
7 Steps to Create Bulletproof Employee Documentation
Nothing has a stronger impact in resolving employment disputes amicably more than documentation. Employee documentation is helpful in many ways, including: It safeguards critical information and provides a record of factual information. It ensures consistency, standardization, and efficiency. It provides helpful guidance for performance reviews. Reduces litigation Accurate documentation creates…...
4 Key Points to Consider When Interviewing Active vs. Passive Candidates
When it comes to job candidates, there are two distinct types: Active candidates, who are actively looking for a job, and Passive candidates, who aren't currently looking. As a top performing executive search team, we typically have 70% of our placements coming from what started out to be passive candidates.…...
3 Effective Methods To Turn Around Struggling Employees Before Cutting Your Losses
Nothing is more contagious than a bad attitude! Under-performing, unmotivated, and stressed-out employees can quickly become an organizational liability. Not only do they hamper a firm’s growth while occupying a seat that is not used to maximum potential , but the biggest danger lies in them potentially demoralizing fellow team…...
