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Category, Learning and Development Paige Carstensen Category, Learning and Development Paige Carstensen

For the Most Productive Teams, Just Add Conflict

The best way to get the most out of your team? Let them fight! (Really.) When productive conflict is modelled and ground rules are set, conflict can uncover some of the smartest ideas in the room (and help you avoid costly mistakes.) Check out our guide to conflict: What it is, why you need it, and four tips to make if effective.

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Category, Learning and Development Paige Carstensen Category, Learning and Development Paige Carstensen

Addressing Employee Engagement Post Layoffs

As layoffs continue to roll through the U.S., surviving employees are struggling. Data shows a 13% reduction in employee engagement and investment following a round of reductions, not to mention a 74% decrease in productivity. This is a major ouch for organizations who already had to make the painful decision to eliminate workers. While you can’t wave a happy wand and make it all better, there ARE research-proven ways to address employee discontent following a RIF, and they can be surprisingly simple.

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