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5 Tips For A Successful Career Transition

5 Tips For A Successful Career Transition

Have you questioned if you’re on the best professional path? You are not alone. Career transitions have become increasingly common in today’s constantly evolving job market. Fifty-two percent of Americans are contemplating a career change, and 44% are already making a change. It is essential to find your job fulfilling, especially considering most Americans work […]

July 1, 2024

AJO

Career Transition, coaching, professional goals

Career Transition, Coaching, Job Search

Empathy is an Overlooked Leadership Characteristic Impacting Your Workplace

Empathy is an Overlooked Leadership Characteristic Impacting Your Workplace

The following article on leading with empathy appeared in Human Capital Innovations on June 14, 2024 , written by A.J. O’Connor Associates President Shannon O’Connor Bock. Read the original article here. It is clear that nowadays, employees seek authentic connections with their managers and colleagues. EY’s Empathy in Business report found that mutual empathy between […]

June 14, 2024

Shannon O'Connor Bock

Empathy, executive coaching, leadership

Leadership Topics, Organization Culture

Onboarding – The Value of Development

Onboarding – The Value of Development

Onboarding is more than introducing the new hire to the team and handing them administrative paperwork. It is your company’s first impression, and this impression sets the groundwork for your new hire’s success. The goals and benefits of onboarding far outweigh the initial investment. That said, companies are seeing almost 40% of new hires leave […]

June 11, 2024

AJO

onbarding, Professional development, Retention

Coaching/Leadership Development Trends, Organization Culture

The Value Of Emotional Intelligence

The Value Of Emotional Intelligence

The following article appeared in CFO Intelligence in the Spring/Summer 2024 issue, written by A.J. O’Connor Associates President Shannon O’Connor Bock. Read the original article here. The Value Of Emotional Intelligence In the dynamic world of finance, numbers reign supreme, and the stewards of an organization’s fiscal well-being are the Chief Financial Officers. CFOs are […]

May 30, 2024

Shannon O'Connor Bock

coaching, Emotional Intelligence, executive coaching

Coaching, Coaching/Leadership Development Trends, Leadership Topics

Keeping Employees Engaged After Layoffs

Keeping Employees Engaged After Layoffs

Layoffs are challenging for all parties, but the company’s success depends on how its leaders navigate the uncertainty and keep their remaining workforce engaged. One study found that even a 1% downsize can result in a 31% increased turnover rate. So, how do you re-engage your employees and avoid the mass exodus that often accompanies […]

May 28, 2024

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Career Transition, communication, Layoffs, leadership, RIF

Career Transition, Coaching/Leadership Development Trends, Layoffs, Leadership Topics

Leading With Empathy

Leading With Empathy

Gone are the days of punching in, keeping quiet, and punching out. Today, employees want genuine connections at work from their managers and coworkers alike. EY’s empathy in business report found that mutual empathy between leaders and employees creates a safe, agile culture that increases efficiency, creativity, job satisfaction and innovation. That said, 52% of […]

April 29, 2024

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Empathy, executive coaching, leadership

Coaching/Leadership Development Trends, Leadership Topics, Organization Culture

The “Stay Interview” – 7 Questions to Ask Your Employees

The “Stay Interview” – 7 Questions to Ask Your Employees

What is a “Stay Interview,” and why should you conduct them? Stay interviews are an excellent opportunity for managers to gauge their personal performance as leaders and their employees’ satisfaction. Through properly and consistently conducted interviews, companies will see improved retention rates and a more positive company culture. The Do’s and Don’ts While these interviews […]

April 17, 2024

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company culture, Interview, Retention

Leadership Topics, Organization Culture

Rising Above the Rest: Tips to Navigate Uncertainty During an RIF

Rising Above the Rest: Tips to Navigate Uncertainty During an RIF

The traditional notions of leadership are being challenged. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data reported a 10% increase in layoffs from 2022 to 2023. The start of 2024 looks to be following the trend. Fox Business reports major companies in all sectors are preparing for a reduction in force (RIF). When navigating these choppy waters, […]

March 29, 2024

AJO

Career Transitions, Reduction in Force, RIF

Career Transition, Layoffs, Outplacement

The ROI of Leadership Coaching

The ROI of Leadership Coaching

The International Coaching Federation (ICF), in partnership with PwC, estimated the global revenue from coaching to be over $4.56 billion. Clearly, it’s a vibrant and growing investment for leaders across vertical industries, with 99% of coached leaders expressing satisfaction with their coaching experience. This being said, today’s world requires data to back up investments, even […]

March 20, 2024

AJO

coaching, communication, leadership

Coaching, Coaching/Leadership Development Trends, Executive Coaching, Leadership Topics, Learning Leader, Team Coaching

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