Are Managers Undermining Themselves by Laughter Padding?
Managers who know when to have a laugh and not take themselves too seriously tend to be some of the […]
The Importance of Black History Month in the Workplace
In the US, February marks the start of Black History Month – which aims to recognize the achievements of Black Americans and […]
Finding the Balance Between Coaching and Mentoring
As coaching continues to grow and many organizations are increasingly happy to invest in bringing in external coaches, the reach […]
‘Quiet’ This, ‘Quiet’ That: Is it Time to Stop Being so Quiet?
There has been a bit of a theme emerging in the world of work. First it was the ‘quiet quitting’ phenomenon that […]
Is 2023 the Year of the Chief Remote Officer?
With the pandemic altering the fundamental structure of work, many employers have been wading through several stages of grief as […]
What’s Going to ‘Surprise’ Us in 2023 that We Already Half Know?
As we venture into this new year, none of us can be sure what the future holds. However, with ‘unprecedented’ […]
What Should Employers Leave in 2022?
2022 was yet another memorable addition to the 21st century’s ‘roaring twenties’. With the working world still adapting to the changes […]
New Year, New Thinking: The Value of Leaders Creating a New Year ‘Reset’ to Avoid ‘Blue Monday’
Creating the conditions which enable employees to be engaged and motivated should be a top priority for employers. Gallup’s State of […]
How to Retain Middle Management and Grow Their Skills: Part 2
by Gary Payne, Robert Satterwhite, and Ann Wheeler How do you motivate a middle manager? Middle managers need to be […]
How to Retain Middle Management and Grow Their Skills: Part 1
by Gary Payne, Robert Satterwhite, and Ann Wheeler Employee retention is a hot topic for 2023. As economic instability continues, organizations […]
Harnessing the Power of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
In discussing the current diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda with thought leaders from the US and the UK, we […]
What Role does Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Play for the US Employer?
To gain insight on the role Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) currently plays for US employers, we spoke with Conrad […]
What Role can Diversity and Inclusion Play in Navigating the Current UK Climate?
Recently, Sue Johnson, Managing Partner for Inclusion & Diversity Consulting at Odgers Berndston, and OrgShakers’ Partner Therese Procter met to […]
Rewards Vs Punishments: Which Way Should Leaders Sway?
Optimizing the performance of teams and individuals is one of the biggest challenges any leader faces. And it comes down […]
How to Overcome the Roadblocks of New Executive Integration: Part 2
To help mitigate the risks of executive derailment in the early stages of executive integration, there are four strategies we […]