We’ve had Quiet Quitting  and Quiet Firing —but now there’s a new “quiet” trend making waves in the workplace: Quiet Cracking . So, what’s the deal with all this quiet stuff? The Rise of the “Quiet” Trends Quiet Quitting - It started with Quiet Quitting in the COVID era, when employees disengage and do just enough to get by. Not because they’re lazy, but because they feel overworked, underpaid, or disconnected from purpose. Quiet Firing - Then came Quiet Firing , when leade

Are your performance reviews scary? Are you HAUNTED by the ghost of past performance reviews?  Performance reviews are one of the most dreaded activities in any organization. For many people, the annual performance review ranks right up there with going to the dentist — uncomfortable, stressful, and something you put off as long as possible. Apologies to all the dentists out there! It's about time to embark on 'performance review season' in many organizations. Can I get a col

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Have you ever made a bad hire?  If so, you know it can drain time, energy, and morale from your team. And it's also quite expensive!...

If I had to name just one factor that makes or breaks employee retention and engagement, it would be this: a good manager. Consider the...

Sound familiar? Mary Manager and HR Hank are discussing Debbie Deadlinemisser: Mary Manager:  “Every time a project is due, Debbie shows...

Imagine spending months recruiting your dream candidate, only to have them leave within six months. That’s what happens when onboarding...

We’ve all heard the phrase: “People don’t leave jobs; they leave bad cultures.”  But what does that really mean? And how do you know if...

Would you like to be more focused, productive, and resilient - AND less stressed? Mindfulness might be the secret weapon you didn’t know...

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We’ve all seen it. A toxic employee who goes unchecked. A high performer who’s quietly disengaging. A team that’s operating more like a...

Have you found yourself scratching your head and wondering: What is going on with Gen Z?   Maybe you’ve heard comments like “ They don’t...

Ever feel like you're constantly putting out fires, smoothing over conflicts, or wondering why the same workplace tensions keep popping...

Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions at work or in life? Like you're busy but not fulfilled? If so, it doesn’t...

When someone on your team misses a deadline or snaps during a meeting, what’s your first reaction? If you’re like most people, you might...

We all know turnover is expensive. But do you know what’s even costlier in the long run? Failing to develop your people. According to...

Do you have career paths established in your organization? If not, why not? Career paths are one of the most powerful tools to attract,...

The most important (and maybe the most difficult) person you’ll ever manage is yourself. Without strong self-management, it’s nearly...

Mental health isn’t just a personal issue; it’s a workplace issue. When employees are struggling emotionally, it shows up in...