People and Team Management

This post explores the need for managers  to take a stronger role in ensuring employee engagement and a more positive workplace culture.

Managers can show support for the well-being of their team members in many ways. Here are six strategies recommended by well-being researchers that offer a good starting point.

This mindfulness exercise (done virtually or in person) enables leaders to help their team members de-stress and focus prior to the start of a meeting.

Employee Appreciation -- it's what every employee wants, and what every manager and team leader needs to show. See how The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace can help managers take the right approach.

A Media Partners survey of Learning & Development Professionals asked about their top-of-mind training topics for the year ahead, and we found that attention is solidly focused on the skills leaders need along with competencies that drive organizational success. See the results.

Managers are your organization’s most critical link with employees. HR, talent development and business professionals rank effective managers, and workers’ relationships with them, to be the top organizational lever for positively impacting the employee experience. This post examines the significant part talent development plays in creating positive employee experiences.

Employees often feel disrespected due to actions (or the lack therof) on the part of their supervisor. This post explores 5 easy-to-apply tips leaders can use to positively influence employee motivation and retention.