Companies are well on their way to filling positions and regrowing their teams since the hiring slow down we saw in 2020. As the race to find talent ramps up, recruiters are focused on finding and appeasing the needs of their perfect candidates. But recruiters need to look inward to make their company stand out…. Read more »
Over the last year, 55% of businesses offered remote work in some capacity. This added flexibility in work schedules has been well received by the majority of workers, with 65% of remote workers stating that they have a better work-life balance now than when they previously worked onsite. But, remote work isn’t for everyone and… Read more »
Organizational culture is tied to organizational purpose. Why do your business? What do you hope to achieve? How will your employees help to get you there in a way they can believe in, too? Creating a sustainable work environment where employees feel engaged, loyal, and satisfied should be the goal of every organization. Good company… Read more »
Mental toughness and the lessons we can learn from mentally tough employees is an especially valuable skill set to have and develop amongst remote teams. While many of us work from home, leveraging the specific skills that contribute to mental toughness is a valuable way to keep motivation and satisfaction high, maintain productivity, and keep… Read more »
The difference between a leader who achieves commitment from employees versus one who achieves compliance, is effective coaching. The most effective leaders are those who see themselves as coaches and leaders rather than managers or supervisors. But what makes a leader an effective coach? It’s their mindset. Effective leaders believe in the value of coaching,… Read more »
Every office, warehouse, and production facility has one employee who takes up an inequitable portion of their supervisor’s time and effort. This employee may bring valuable knowledge and experience to the role, but they also cause frustration for management, and other team members, because they “just don’t get it.” What “it” is, varies from job… Read more »
Coaching is a form of development in which a person supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance. Just like in any sport, the workplace needs coaches to be successful. 45% of HR professionals believe coaching is essential in their organization, and 93% of managers… Read more »
Coaching-style leadership relies on the relationship between the manager and their employees. The manager is in charge of nurturing this relationship with the intent of coaching employees through their obstacles as well as successes. Good coaching and leadership can be difficult, but if a healthy connection is properly built, it can come surprisingly easily. The… Read more »
It’s easy to get caught up in the scores of strategies developed to increase productivity in a company. They often take the form of pay raises and HIP benefits like open office layouts and unlimited vacation time. But these are just empty offers if the true goal isn’t in mind: productivity born of happiness. Happiness... Read more »
Great leaders often have several traits in common. We tend to see characteristics like strong communication, a positive attitude and a sense of integrity on the short list. But, where does self-awareness come into play? This attribute is often overlooked in leaders, but here at Caliper, we argue that this characteristic can make or break… Read more »
