4 Ways Business Leaders Can Support Workers in Times of Uncertainty

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As much as we hate to admit it, we don’t always like change. However, the desire to run from change and uncertainty can cause extreme difficulties for leaders; especially when managing their teams through times of workforce transformation.  Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizational change has been increasingly common. According to a 2021 … Read more

Meaning and “Important Someones” in Employee Motivation

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Excerpt from The Search for Meaning at Work: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Purpose to Engage and Fulfill Your Workforce by Steve Van Valin, SVP of Culture Transformation Through an innovative study, Professor Adam Grant demonstrated the motivational power of understanding how you’re adding value to people’s lives. The study involved a group of students … Read more

Engagement in the Workplace: A Choice That Matters

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Excerpt from The Search for Meaning at Work: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Purpose to Engage and Fulfill Your Workforce by Steve Van Valin, SVP of Culture Transformation It’s important to get calibrated on the definition of the term engagement as it relates to work. I see it as a choice. It’s a conscious and … Read more

How Internal Communication Motivates The Workplace

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When employers are transparent about their company mission, values, and goals, employees feel more purposeful toward their work and have a more profound sense of belonging to their team.  On Season 5, episode 5 of the Survive and Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses how to aid a culture of belonging through consistent internal communication. … Read more

Fostering a Disability-Inclusive Work Culture

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It may not always seem obvious, but many employees currently have or may develop disabilities in their lifetime. Instead of excluding this ever-growing demographic of talented workers, it is imperative to foster a work culture of inclusivity for people with disabilities — for the good of your employees and your business. On Season 5, episode … Read more

The 4 Components of Belonging in the Workplace

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When employees feel connected to their employer, they feel purposeful towards their work, increasing productivity and lowering turnover – but how do we facilitate a culture where everyone feels like they belong?  On Season 5, episode 4 of the Survive and Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses fostering a culture of belonging that provides all … Read more

How to Implement Gratitude Into Your Business

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When employees appreciate their work environment, there are tremendous benefits – but how do you inspire gratitude in the workplace on a daily basis? On Season 5, episode 2 of the Survive and Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses how to build gratitude into your business’ foundation and see long-lasting results. The Importance of Gratitude … Read more

4 Things Leaders Do For a Successful Hybrid Workplace

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Since the spring of 2020, the world has been grappling with changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations have since relied on remote work models to continue with workplace processes safely.  Now that returning to the physical office is possible, some individuals have returned to on-site work structures. However, the continued threat of the virus … Read more

5 Best Practices to Implement a Reskilling Program

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In discussions about the future of work, we often focus on aspects such as culture, a hybrid workforce, and automation. While these areas should be prioritized, there is one decision imperative to the success of a company: upskilling and reskilling your workforce.   On Season 4 episode 11 of the Survive and Thrive podcast, we talked … Read more

5 Ways Leaders Can Promote An Inclusive Workplace

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In the past two years, our idea of the workplace has been completely disrupted. From remote work, to automation, a lot has changed for employers and employees alike. In this disruption, however, we have a unique opportunity to reshape the workplace into something more positive and better for all.  As we grow into the future, … Read more