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A Mid-Year Review Might Be the Key to Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is a topic that has come up again and again recently on The Emergenetics Blog. It’s not surprising since there are many factors and techniques that contribute to employee engagement….and subsequently many topics for writing. And while commonly we would be discussing Learning & Development programs or workplace environment, what I have been…
Lire la suiteWhat the Future of Team Leadership Looks Like
At this year’s SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, keynote speaker and HR expert Marcus Buckingham shared how team leadership is becoming more valuable and evolutionary than ever before. A typical leadership development program focuses primarily on the organizational heads like the Presidents, Directors, and CEO’s, the ones that oversee their employees through…
Lire la suiteHow to Override the Discomfort of Cognitive Diversity
Cognitive diversity can create discomfort. Have you ever noticed the intense stare you might give to someone who isn’t coming to your conclusions or agreeing with your approach? You work to hold your tongue because you might burst out with obvious disdain something like, “How much clearer can I be?!” In your opinion, they “don’t…
Lire la suiteDon’t Let Your Personal Strengths Get in the Way of Sucesss
Have you ever felt that the way you thought was strange, unusual, “not normal” from everyone around you or that your personal strengths weren’t useful? You know that there is nothing wrong with you since you have gone through school, attained your multiple degrees, and now probably have a steady income. But everyone wonders about…
Lire la suitePerformance Appraisals: Are They Good For Your Company?
What does receiving an employee performance appraisal mean to you? Would you work harder in your career if you felt more recognized for your accomplishments? A study done by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania hosted a fundraiser by calling alumni for donations. They split two groups of call center employees into separate…
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Many companies have core values – usually defined as “principles that guide an organisation’s internal conduct as well as its relationship with the external world.” They are usually summarized in the mission statement as the values underlie the work, interactions, and strategies employed to fulfil the mission. It is paramount then, that core values are…
Lire la suiteImproving Team Dynamics: Get to Know Each Other
Team dynamics can be a make or break factor in creating a high-performance team- which in turn can affect the overall performance of an organization. This is especially true when an organization is small since everyone works so closely together, but it can be just as true in a larger organization. This is because creating…
Lire la suiteReducing Team Conflict Through Open Communication
If you’re an avid Emergenetics Blog reader you know that we usually focus on the benefits of having a cognitively diverse team. After all, it is a proven way to stoke more creative and productive solutions. Sometimes though, differences between people can lead to disagreements and, if left unresolved, those differences can lead to team…
Lire la suiteResolving Conflict and Strengthening Relationships
Do you find yourself arguing with your partner over a messy kitchen? Or perhaps feel frustrated because you are always the one planning your couple or family activities? Maybe you love to mingle at a party but feel irritated when your partner prefers to sit in the corner? Our individual differences can make relationships complicated,…
Lire la suiteOptimizing Your Decision Making Process
Did you know that our decision making process is often based on the environment that we are in? For example, as I’m writing this article, I could be sipping on a hazelnut latte. However, I’m currently looking at a bottle of water. Although I am capable of walking out to buy a cup of coffee,…
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