Posts by Shana Bosler
How to Build a People-First Culture
As we find ourselves halfway through 2020, I can’t help but think about midpoints. In his book “When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing,” Daniel Pink explains that midpoints can be a powerful motivator or the source of a slump. You can watch a short explanation of the concept here, which the author actually recorded…
Read More15 Ways to Enhance Employee Wellness
Health and wellbeing have understandably been top of mind in recent months. In my inbox alone, there are countless messages that encourage me to take care of myself. What’s important about the call to “take care,” though, is the understanding that wellness means more than just physical health. For organizations, that distinction is important. As…
Read MoreRemote Workers, On-Site Employees, Hybrid Teams? What’s a Manager to Do?
With many organizations re-opening their office spaces to allow for social distancing, more and more managers find themselves now leading hybrid teams with some staff members on-site, some remote and others rotating between both options. While most leaders have had at least a few months of experience managing remote employees, our latest state of the…
Read More12 Warning Signs of Poor Collaboration
When teams collaborate successfully, it’s amazing what they can accomplish. Productive teamwork leads to better results as staff align on goals and incorporate cognitive diversity into their work. Collaborative teams also tend to be happier as they feel connected with one another, see themselves as valuable contributors and affect change in their organizations. These actions…
Read MoreA Whole Emergenetics Approach to Workplace Re-entry
Individuals and organizations have had to address so much change in the past several months. From managing operations in new ways to working remotely to utilizing different technologies to interact with colleagues and clients, there are very few things about our jobs that remain the same. Now, just as we may have started to become…
Read More10 Practices of a Resilient Team
Even before the pandemic, the topic of resiliency was a pressing business concern in the face of market disruption, rapid transformation and technological advancements. If recent times have shown us anything, it’s just how quickly circumstances can change and how essential it is for companies to adjust to setbacks, adapt quickly and recover in the…
Read MoreKeep All Learners Engaged in Your Virtual Training Sessions
Shifting from in-person training to virtual can be tricky, particularly when you have had little time or warning to transition your programs. As a Learning & Development (L&D) professional, much of your work has likely been turned upside down in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. With in-person training sessions put on hold, employees, managers…
Read MoreThe Ups and Downs of Uncertain Times: Channeling Emotions to Encourage Productivity
Emotions are understandably running the gamut right now. In the space of days, many of us have gone from our usual routines to a world of remote working, social distancing or sheltering in place. As we adjust to a new reality and manage a great deal of uncertainty in our work and lives, it’s important…
Read MoreA WEApproach to Communicating During Uncertain Times
As individuals and organizations around the globe seek to manage constant changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be challenging to know how to communicate to stakeholders, especially when you don’t have all the answers. It’s no easy task to communicate effectively amid uncertainty, and when you take the time to consider the needs…
Read MoreAre You Leveraging User-Generated Content in Your Learning & Development Programs?
There’s a lot of pressure on Learning & Development (L&D) teams today. While executive support for our programs is growing and fewer professionals see budget as their top challenge, there are many opportunities to tackle as new generations of employees enter the workforce and expectations for development grow. How many of these statements resonate with…
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