Posts by Julie Plummer
Improving Employee Engagement
With the “Great Resignation,” followed by “Quiet Quitting,” and even “Loud Quitting,” it’s no surprise that one of the most important conversations companies are having is about employee engagement. Whether referring to their employees’ engagement or what initiatives the organization will drive to improve employee engagement, this issue is on everyone’s radar. In this article,…
Read MoreDoes Leadership Development Pay Off?
In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, the spotlight on leadership development programs burns brighter than ever. From global corporations to local nonprofits, organizations of all sizes are recognizing the strategic importance of nurturing their current and emerging leaders. As this demand surges, one fundamental question looms large: Do leadership development programs truly deliver the promised…
Read MoreThe 7 Key Benefits of Having Company Core Values
Setting the Stage for Long-Term Success Embracing core values with authenticity and enthusiasm sets the stage for long-term success in an ever-evolving business landscape. Core values are not just empty words on a page; they are the guiding principles that shape an organization’s culture and define its purpose. When leaders successfully instill and nurture these…
Read MoreWhy Core Values Matter
What are Core Values and What Can They Do for Me? In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, strong organizational leaders recognize the significance of core values. These guiding principles serve as a common thread that unites a team, providing a shared sense of purpose and driving them toward common goals. However, merely defining values…
Read MoreMotivating a Multi-Generational Workforce
Motivating employees is key to retention, engagement, productivity, and increased revenue. However, in today’s workplace, motivating our complex workforce is not as simple as it once was. It is not just about deciding whether to offer a carrot or wield a stick. There are many factors to consider, such as how to motivate different generations.…
Read MoreAttract Great Talent and Boost Retention with Your Employee Value Proposition.
In today’s cutthroat job market, finding and keeping the best talent is no walk in the park for most businesses. That’s where the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) comes in. The EVP is a bundle of exclusive benefits, perks, and rewards that companies offer their employees in exchange for their expertise, knowledge, and experience. Simply put,…
Read MoreIdentifying Motivators to Improve Retention
Tapping into individual employee’s motivators based on their own unique behavior profile has long been a strategy for Know Your Talents. We use that knowledge when we hire and promote and it’s something we teach our clients to do as well. Paying attention to what motivates each person helps place in them in the right…
Read MoreWhat Makes Employees Stick?
Starting new things can be scary for some of us and exhilarating for others. Things like new years, new jobs, new relationships, new roles. Rarely do we know for certain where the journey will take us, but when we tap into our natural behavior and what motivates us, we are energized to forge ahead, driven…
Read MoreDigital Literacy and Natural Behavior
There’s no arguing that in today’s work world technology and digital literacy are ever-increasing requirements. With the pandemic and the explosive growth of remote and hybrid workplaces, the need to implement new technologies and to be digitally savvy accelerated exponentially. Technology is no longer a “nice to have” it’s a “must have” skill. No big…
Read MorePrioritize Energy Drain and Satisfaction Level
It’s all about Priorities! Priority Environments that is… So what is the Priority Environment? It’s a measure of something occurring in a person’s environment over the past 6-8 weeks that caused them to feel the need to adapt their behavior. Beside the shifts in behavior, such as pushing Dominance up or lowering Extroversion, the Priority…
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