Many organizations struggle with employee engagement. They seek better performance from their staff while at the same time giving them a sense of purpose. But their efforts fall short and in some cases are demotivating and disenfranchising.
Read MoreEver had a coworker take credit for your ideas in a team meeting? You’re not alone. This behavior can be frustrating for hard-working staff who deserve recognition.
Read MoreIn my advice to leaders for end of year reflection, I included a simple but profound question to ask your team members: “what are you good at that we’re not using?” As you look ahead and begin planning for 2017, here are some key steps that will help you make the most of your talent assets.
Read MoreThe end of the year is the time when everyone, especially executives and CEOs, should spend some time contemplating and reviewing “why we are in business.” It’s important to take time to step back, look at the Company and assess if you are achieving your purpose.
Read MoreOpaConnect has supported many organizations with goal-setting, and consistently we identify two challenges - how to set SMART goals that will stick, and how to measure progress toward them.
Read MoreJob misery is a challenge that many people face. It's that feeling of dread on Sunday evening that the weekend is over, and a job that drains the life out of you, is waiting in the morning. There are three main causes - anonymity, irrelevance and immeasurement.
Read MoreManagers are bombarded by confusing advice about the wants and needs of millennials. They want feedback, but how often and how do you know it’s constructive? How do you match a need for control with a desire for autonomy?
