- How Deryl McKissack, president and CEO of design and construction management firm McKissack & McKissack, is reimagining public and private spaces for the post–COVID-19 world.
Why you should apply design thinking to the employee experience
November 10, 2020 by Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O’ConnellCOVID-19 has forced changes in the way people work — and created a once-in-a-generation opportunity to increase engagement and productivity.Related tags: design thinking, employee engagement, employee trends, productivity, talent development, workplaceEmpathy: The glue we need to fix a fractured world
October 20, 2020 by Amy EmmertStanford psychologist Jamil Zaki explains that whether we are dealing with business, politics, or personal matters, it’s possible — and advantageous — to train ourselves to be more empathic.Virtual reality creates a new environment for employee training
October 6, 2020 by Scott Likens and Daniel EckertA new study finds that VR-led soft-skills training can be engaging, fast, and cost-effective.Why corporate well-being initiatives need to get personal
September 18, 2020 by Bhushan Sethi and Peter BrownIn a recent PwC survey, CEOs reported plans for their companies to become more digital and flexible — and more employee focused.Related tags: ceo, coronavirus, COVID-19, digital, human resources, upskilling, work-life balance, workplaceGetting back to the future...of work
July 22, 2020 by Bhushan SethiAs businesses cope with COVID-19 disruptions, they need to rethink and reconfigure their workforce and work spaces beyond redesigning physical spaces.Related tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, human resources, New world. New skills., upskilling, work-life balance, workplace, workplace stressThree tips for reinventing your employee experience
July 10, 2020Applying design thinking principles will enable a quick bottom-up reform, with changes driven by a deep understanding of your people.Related tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, customer experience, employee engagement, employee trends, workplaceRedefining employee experience: How to create a “new normal”
July 10, 2020 by Bhushan Sethi and Jean-François MartiAs workplaces, customer behaviors, and economic conditions continue to change in response to COVID-19, companies should focus on three key actions.Related tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, customer experience, employee engagement, employee trends, experiences matter, workplaceThe case for change: New world. New skills.
January 9, 2020 by Carol StubbingsPreparing the workforce of the future will require billions of dollars. But the cost of inaction will be even higher.Related tags: automation, digital transformation, management, management strategies, New world. New skills., skills, upskilling, workplaceThawing the frozen middle
November 26, 2019 by Carol Stubbings, Darren Homer, and John FrancisAs businesses put trillions of dollars into digital transformations, they need a plan to ensure that middle management is helping make the most of the investment.Update your leadership skills to bridge the digital–human divide
May 31, 2019 by Jesse SostrinClassic “soft skills” need new definitions and applications for workplaces of the future.Three ways to better understand disappointments at work
May 3, 2019The next time you’re confounded by an unexpected or confusing situation at work, use these practical strategies to move forward with greater success. For further insights, read “Three ways to demystify disappointments at work.”Three ways to demystify disappointments at work
April 25, 2019 by Jesse SostrinWhen things don’t go the way you expect them to, you can use practical strategies to better understand the situation and move forward with greater success. See also “Three ways to better understand disappointments at work.”In defense of work–life balance
April 16, 2019 by Josh LevsEven as the concept of integrating our professional and personal lives gains currency, it is important to demarcate borders between the two.A crucial role for human resources
February 18, 2019 by Lynda GrattonHow HR leaders can play a vital part in providing a compelling environment for tomorrow’s workforce.Related tags: employee engagement, human capital, human resources, labor, talent development, workplaceOne Bad Apple Spoils the Company
February 11, 2016 by Matt PalmquistDon’t let the performance of superstars distract you from the damage toxic employees inflict.
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