Layoffs and uncertainty in the nonprofit and government sectors have left many employees anxious. Fear can impact morale and productivity, but leaders can ease concerns through clear, open communication.
Acknowledging Concerns
Ignoring uncertainty fuels anxiety. Employees need honesty, clarity, and reassurance. A simple message can help: “I know there’s concern about industry changes. While I don’t have all the answers,
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have recently come under scrutiny, with debates in the media questioning their role and effectiveness in the workplace. While these conversations highlight differing perspectives, one thing remains clear—organizations that foster a culture of equity and inclusion see higher engagement, innovation, and long-term success.
At its core, DEI isn’t about checking a box; it’s about creating
When leadership teams operate at their best, they drive innovation, collaboration, and sustainable success. Yet, even capable managers can struggle to develop their teams, make confident decisions, and lead with clarity. Without a strong leadership strategy, companies risk stalled growth, disengaged employees, and inconsistent performance.
Building Stronger Leadership—A Real-World Example
Recently, we partnered with a CEO leading a growing organization.
Every CEO and hiring manager knows the cost of a bad hire. Misalignment between expectations and reality can lead to underperformance, turnover, and wasted resources. Success Profiles offer a structured way to hire the right people from the start—ensuring alignment between business needs and candidate capabilities.
Why Traditional Hiring Falls Short
❌ Generic job descriptions don’t always reflect what truly
What if you could unlock higher engagement, better collaboration, and clearer career paths—without adding more processes or complexity? Success Profiles provide a simple yet powerful framework for ensuring employees and leaders align around what truly drives success in their roles.
What are Success Profiles?
Success Profiles are structured frameworks that define the competencies, behaviors, and traits essential for success
The results of our return-to-office survey are in and offer some important insights for business leaders. We received feedback from 24 participants across industries such as Legal, Biotechnology, and Professional Services, with the majority representing small companies (1–49 employees, 66.67%). Here are the key findings (along with some participant observations):
KEY FINDINGS
In-person collaboration may be essential depending on
Returning to the office is a hot topic that many companies are either currently addressing or gathering information on. Think Amazon … Whether you’ve already implemented a return-to-work policy or are considering doing so, learning from others’ experiences, the challenges they have faced, and how they have addressed them can be invaluable. Navigating the implementation of a return-to-work policy can be
Organizations face significant challenges when seeking to hire the “right” candidate to fulfill a role and, once hired, developing a plan to help team members meet performance expectations and improve their impact for the organization.
Developing success profiles associated with each role within your organization provides:
Now that you have conducted your one-on-one meetings with your team members and have each shared your general expectations, you are ready to move to the next step –getting more specific and clarifying their role by utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Determining KPIs and customizing the list for each team member gives each of you an agreed upon document of
Strong leaders understand that effectively communicating on the job contributes to increased productivity, innovation, job satisfaction, and helps to mitigate conflict. This 2-part series provides concrete steps you can take to ensure your communications are hitting the mark.
One of the best platforms for establishing and managing expectations is during your one-on-one meetings with your team members. Setting expectations provides