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In today’s cultural climate, leaders must to consider the enormous complexity we’re all facing in the middle of a pandemic and how they can care for their employees as human beings. A lot of companies tend to move to one end of the empathy/results spectrum. But if focusing about both results and empathy in equal parts is critical to organizational health, what does a good balance look like? To find the answer, we talked with Josh Bersin, founder of the Josh Bersin Academy, pr...ofessional development academy for HR, about corporate citizenship. What we talked about: -Josh’s background in HR and business leadership. -The HR industry’s move from an administrative compliance function to a strategic function. -How leaders can participate in creating more economic opportunity. -What leaders can do to create security within their own companies. For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. http://ow.ly/8Q8q50DIjT5

When one-off performance reviews turn into routine conversations, employees feel more comfortable sharing honest feedback, which leads to more accurate insights. Read the latest blog post, It's Time to Upgrade Your Performance Review http://bit.ly/2LTVKnR

HR professionals play a crucial role in organizations, however they haven't always been treated as a strategic partner. To learn more about how HR professionals can act as catalysts for transformational change, drive strategy forward, and help teams flourish, we talked with Mike Bokina, Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Siemens USA. Here's what we talked about:... - The role managers play in helping employees own their growth. - A unique philosophy around rewards and recognition. - Continuous growth management vs. annual performance reviews. - How to facilitate more open and transparent dialogue around difficult topics. - Maslow’s hierarchy of needs for HR leaders. Check out the full episode at http://bit.ly/3b76l7w

Linear career paths aren't what they used to be. It's time to empower employees to design their careers and own their growth and development http://bit.ly/2NaM8VY

Managers have always had a tough job, but the events of the past year have made managing even harder. Leaders, do you know how you can best support your team? Join us to learn The Secret to Success for Manager Effectiveness https://register.gotowebinar.com/regis/2926325320665830669

When a company begins to lose sight of its values, what steps can they take to get back on track? Shane Metcalf talks leadership, growth and embracing change with TechCrunch #CultureBuilding #Technology

"HR leaders spend an extraordinary amount of time thinking about #humancapital, but often neglect to think about the network capital of their people," says Marissa King Professor at the Yale School of Management In the most recent episode of the #BestSelfManagement podcast, Marissa shares why this oversight holds organizations back from innovation, engagement and retention. Listen here: ... Apple: https://lnkd.in/gywQpVh Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gDXqEuh Google: https://lnkd.in/g8njmf6 #Podcast #Leadership #HumanResources Love this topic? Read more about the human condition Marissa King's new book: https://marissaking.com/socialchemistry

The 15Five team is heading into 2021 feeling mighty thankful! We're honored to be named a 2020 Winner for The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation Program! And we are in great company! Check out the full list of winners here: https://thebestandbrightest.com/... #theBB #BestandBrightest #Workplace

Without more support, managers are at a high risk of disengagement and burnout. Check out our Chief Culture Officer, Shane Metcalf, discuss the findings of our Workplace Report with BenefitsPRO #CompanyCulture #EmployeeExperience #FutureofWork... http://ow.ly/cqyO50CVCWv

Managers reported that they feel pressured by the pandemic and do not have the right tools to do their jobs effectively - imagine how this affects every employee at nearly every company, especially as election results are coming in. See the key to effective managers in HR Dive: https://www.hrdive.com//managers-arent-as-helpful-/588218/#

As we get closer to knowing the outcome of the presidential campaign in the U.S., it's important for all employees to practice relational mastery. Fundamentally, organizations are a collection of people working together towards a common purpose. Each of these relationships within a company is directly tied to its success, so it’s vital that your employees are able to form and maintain healthy connections with one another, what we call relational mastery. Here are 5 tips to form better connections, in and out of the workplace: https://www.15five.com/blog/relational-mastery/

As we’re still awaiting the results of our presidential campaign, it’s important to check-in on your people. For managers - it’s critical to carve out intentional moments to connect with your employees and help them feel supported in times like these. Help your people feel supported today: https://www.15five.com/blog/your-team-needs-1-on-1s/

Having the right tool in place will help track feedback as well as keep a record of progress and changes. HR can use tools like 15Five to send frequent pulse surveys that take no longer than 5 minutes for employees to complete. The benefit is they would probe on challenges, changes, feedback, and where employees are in terms of satisfaction and motivation. Forbes on 6 Ways To Build A Feedback Driven Culture That Inspires Healthy Communication: https://www.forbes.com//6-ways-to-build-a-feedback-drive/

New managers have an extremely difficult job. They have to get to know the company culture & their direct reports. Plus, they have to figure out how to manage virtually. In fact, 84% of leaders reported feeling that they were doing a good job supporting employees during the pandemic, but only 69% of employees said they felt the same way. To avoid this issue, DocuSign provides specific training for new bosses on how to manage virtually. The training is centered on being empath...etic to workers' struggles and figuring out how to motivate them. Great article on 5 creative ways to innovate your company's onboarding right now and what DocuSign is doing to help its employees in Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/docusign-onboarding-pandemi

The most powerful coaching tool a manager has is a one-on-one meeting. These meetings are dedicated time for managers to learn important information about their employees and offer useful feedback in real-time. When one-on-ones happen frequently, managers have the opportunity to increase their overall effectiveness and boost employee performance. Here are four tips to help you have more meaningful one-on-ones with your employees each and every week. https://www.15five.com/blog/advice-for-one-on-one-meetings/

When our communication at work consists of mostly IM messages, video chats, and emails it may seem difficult for managers to generate feelings of connection with their employees. But creating genuine human connection within the employee and manager relationship is vital. Join us on Thursday, November 12 with Blueboard Inc. and BizLibrary to discuss bringing human connection back to management. Register today: https://zoom.us//r/2116022106836/WN_4lL3HmJCQiGL1CY1Je9AJw

It’s often said that employees are the backbone of organizations. But those with the biggest impact on the employee’s experience act as the heart of the companyyour managers. Check out these 3 ways you can improve your organization's health, today. https://www.15five.com//how-to-improve-organizational-he/

Did you know that over 50% of employees don't feel adequately supported by their managers this year? Our annual Workplace Report dives deep into manager and employee relationships in 2020, and what the key is to success. https://www.techrepublic.com//most-employees-dont-feel-ad/

Connection is more important than ever, but it's harder to develop in this environment, especially when the structure isn't there," said 15Five's CEO David Hassell to Business Insider. "One-on-one meetings between managers and direct reports are so important now because they build a strong foundation of trust and help deepen relationships." Check out 15Five's latest Workplace Report today to better support your managers.

Looking for ways to change up your culture in a year where everything is more difficult? The secret is collaboration. Join us on Thursday, October 29th as thought leaders from 15Five, Sapling, and Bravely show you the secrets to improving cross-functional collaboration. Register today: https://zoom.us//r/4816016743848/WN__AhsBwQKT9yr7EhZYJB9JQ

We are thrilled to announce that we received the Remote Tech Breakthrough Award for Overall Performance Management Company of the Year! As a remote-first company, it has always been a priority for us to bring teams together, wherever their teammates are located. This year was a true testament to our ability to do so, and we're so happy we're able to help out many teams during a time of such transition. https://remotetechbreakthrough.com/2020-winners/

People often find themselves in the wrong career or focusing on making money and trading their life for a paycheck. Our guest, Ashanti Branch, applies what he's learned working with young men in schools to businesses on the latest #BestSelfManagement podcast. That, when there's no psychological safety, everybody loses. Listen to the show for more... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1451666866 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3enP214ICKVyp5wVTPl76q