With many employees working remotely during this challenging time, what motivates them to get up each morning and achieve something of significance? Surprisingly, money is not at the top of the list. Instead, according to multiple surveys, including Pay & Job Satisfaction by John T. Brinkman, 2017, “pay level is only marginally related to satisfaction.” If the association between salary and job satisfaction is very weak, how can leaders recognize...
Organizations today are working with incredibly lean teams, often asking individuals to do three jobs instead of one. Employees and leaders alike are experiencing burnout. But they don’t have to be. Are you asking team members what they are willing to take on or considering talents when placing responsibilities? Are you giving leaders the tools to coach and develop their teams? Are you recognizing the work...
Oh my goodness. This is a really tough question. It’s a question about relationships. How do you find a best friend? How do you find a life partner? How do you find a mentor? I wish I had an easy answer, or frankly any answer that would work consistently. A mentor is someone for whom...
Robert Luther “Lute” Olson was the head coach of the University of Arizona’s men’s basketball team for 25 years. Respected both on and off the court, Lute’s long career boasted many achievements, including his impressive record of 700+ victories and his inductions into both the Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall...
As organizations are working to return to some sort of normalcy (while also prepping for a potential second wave), many are seeing that their employee population is emotionally wiped out. Many have worked long hours and have added stress because of home and family struggles. Studies show that employee engagement is one of the top variables correlating to customer satisfaction, staff...
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People are not simple; we are complex, and our feelings and behavior are influenced by a myriad of variables. Here are a few of the key reasons why employees are disengaged, as well as some key actions to take.
Talent Plus has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
Studies show that a highly effective manager drives 41 percent higher employee engagement. So, how can you better determine who to put into leadership positions?
At Talent Plus we are committed to a society that is diverse, inclusive, caring, respectful and insanely curious. This applies not only to our family of colleagues, partners and clients, but also to the perspectives shared among us. Through our internal and guest blog series, we celebrate thought leadership and “know how,” that by building relationships and expanding our...
