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In a follow-up to our last post, we explore five strategies organizations can pursue to address burnout and why it’s increasingly important to do so. We also propose five proactive steps that individuals can take to reduce stress and avoid burnout.
Read MoreBurnout is increasingly becoming a pressing issue in today’s fast-paced work environment. It’s not just a personal struggle; it affects teams and overall productivity. In this first of two posts, we explore the state of employee burnout in the workplace and why it matters. How to spot burnout in leaders and their teams.
Read MoreOur last post explored the business case and challenges associated with strengthening strong manager-employee relationships. We also identified several metrics that can provide organizations with valuable insights into the state of relationships between employers and employees within an organization. In this follow-up post, we offer leaders 10 strategies for building stronger relationships with their team members.
Read MoreAs one of the top 2024 HR issues, this post explores the significant challenges organizational leaders face today. We consider the business case for strong employer-employee relationships, the challenges managers face in realizing them, and ten strategies that organizational and HR leaders can leverage to measure the strength of manager-employee relationships. Plus, we highlight six organizations that are recognized for fostering positive employer-employee relationships.
Read MoreThe second in a two-part series on Generative AI. We explore how AI is impacting HR in general and the L&D function in particular. The post explores GenAI solution providers, best practices in the field of HR, and resources to learn more.
Read MoreIn this first of two posts, we consider the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) on the workplace, with particular emphasis on jobs. In a follow-up post in this series, we’ll take a closer look at how HR is leveraging GAI broadly within the function, as well as specifically within the learning and development arena – a subject that is near and dear to our hearts at JLPA.
Read MoreIn a recent client engagement, we leveraged various coaching approaches, including group facilitation, team coaching (and potentially individual/executive coaching down the road). It’s a great example of how starting the client journey with group facilitation can shape the direction of subsequent project phases. We also include a side-by-side comparison of team coaching with group coaching.
Read MoreThere’s a significant cost to organizations when its leaders and employees avoid having difficult conversations. It’s why one of our clients engaged us recently to deliver a learning event during an offsite event for its leaders. We cover some steps leaders can take to strengthen their skills and share an outline of the program we delivered for our client.
Read MoreAccording to LinkedIn’s analysis of job titles, 5 of the 25 fastest-growing roles in the U.S. since 2018 belong to HR, with Diversity and Inclusion Manager earning the number 3 spot. The growth in DE&I professionals speaks to the recognition by business leaders of the need to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. In this post, we look at the state of DE&I initiatives and one company’s journey on this path.
Read MoreAre you a podcast junkie or perhaps a newcomer to the world of podcasting? Whatever your level of experience, this post has something for all HR professionals and leaders. We’ll explore the podcast industry's continuing popularity and growth which interestingly has been fueled by the pandemic in recent years. We’ll also review the best places to find podcasts of interest and offer some recommendations for top HR and leadership podcasts to catch in 2023.
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