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At most companies there is gender-balance in entry-level hiring. In other words, half or more of the entry-level hires are women. Overall, half or more of most company’s employees are women. However, these numbers tend to get out of balance as you look at higher levels of the organization. The executive-level at most companies is … Read more
I’ve been fortunate in my career to have worked with many great leaders and benefitted from the knowledge of strong mentors and sponsors. I’ve taken a little something from each of those experiences and sprinkled in some of my own learnings. The result is a four-step approach to coaching and feedback which has helped me … Read more
At ourCHRO, we’ve worked in an assortment of companies of different sizes, with a variety of organizational structures, in multiple industries. Each of them had a unique culture and a set of unwritten rules and power structures that the most effective leaders were able to navigate with proficiency. Honing those skills can take years, but … Read more
Consider this statement: Almost no one gets promoted at their job without some level ofsponsorship. If you don’t believe that, consider whether you were in the room the last time a decision was made to promote you. It would be rare if you were. Rather, someone in that room likely made the case for you … Read more
In today’s environment of often globally dispersed teams, cultural differences in communications can make effective communication difficult. However, there is a simple approach that will ease communication between team members. Listen – to understand Constructive team communication requires effective listening, and it can start with you. By this I mean not just hearing what your … Read more
The skills required of a leader managing remote employees are not fundamentally different than those for managing any other employees. However, the most effective managers put a little extra effort into communicating effectively, building relationships, and cultivating a sense of team when members are geographically dispersed. This brief article provides guidance on how to do … Read more
Involuntary employment separations are difficult for everyone involved. If they ever become easy for you as a manager or as an HR professional, then you are probably doing them wrong. But when it is necessary to terminate an employee, doing so right way, and with dignity and respect, is critical. Involuntary separations have a negative … Read more
Everyone is motivated in different ways. As a leader of a team, you can improve the likelihood of motivating your whole team by following the steps below. Manage Both High & Low Performers As a leader, you are very likely managing a team that has a mix of high and low performers. Most teams start … Read more