We are living in uncertain times. While we may not know how long this new normal will last or what the world will look like when it’s over, the one thing we do know is that the organizations that evolve, adapt, and turn obstacles into opportunity will be the ones who thrive. We also know […]
According to a new global study, the majority of U.S. executives received no formal workplace onboarding in their most recent roles. Furthermore, when it comes to grading onboarding experiences on a scale of 1 to 100, executives in the U.S. rate theirs as mediocre with an average score of 59. After investing heavily in recruiting […]
One of the most important opportunities for employers today is a large employment pool from which to draw new talent. The opportunity to upgrade the overall level of talent in your organization is strong. As you seek to raise the level of talent, first consider what positions are most critical to your bottom line. Positions […]
Imagine the consequences of not assessing someone seeking to join the police force, or someone aiming to join an airline as a pilot. Seems ridiculous, doesn’t it? While the impact of hiring the wrong person in those roles can be dire, the consequences of not assessing job candidates and employees in less complex jobs are […]
Research has shown that feedback is an effective way for individuals to gain insight into their need to change or develop. It permits participants to understand themselves more fully and to see the impact of their style and behavior on others and on goal attainment. The development process allows the manager or internal coach to […]
The numbers don’t lie. The traditional approaches to hiring the right talent for a position haven’t exactly proven successful. The rate and cost of hiring mistakes is well, unmistakable. According to a recent survey, companies lost an average of $14,900 on every bad hire they made in the past year, and nearly three in four […]
Selecting a high performing, profitable workforce is a significant challenge. When it’s done right, the gains are considerable because in our people lie most of our dollars. By selecting employees who have the right competencies and other attributes required for the job, organizations can build a high performance workforce capable of sustaining future growth. The […]
Mike Anderson is a leading consultant, helping organizations assess and improve the effectiveness of individual executives, leadership teams, boards and organizations. With more than 20 years of experience, Mike is an expert in executive assessment and development, leadership team optimization and C-suite succession planning and transitioning. Most recently, he worked for Berkshire Partners where he […]
The COVID-19 outbreak has required organizations to embrace remote work at a rapid pace. As a result, many HR and corporate leaders are now considering making the virtual work arrangement permanent in a post-pandemic world. In fact, new data from the research firm the Institute for Corporate Productivity found that more than half of employers […]
As organizations shift from face-to-face interactions to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of learning and development continuity is (or should be) top of mind. During a crisis, it is common for companies to decrease their development efforts as a way to cut costs – that could be a mistake. We know […]