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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cultural debt is when the actions of an organization, company, employees or stakeholders neglect the workplace culture. If left unaddressed, cultural debt can have a number of negative consequences. Resolving cultural debt takes some finesse so that it can be resolved with decorum. However, before we dig into the best ways to fix cultural debt, […]
In the world of business, change is a constant, and the most successful leaders understand the importance of equipping their teams to navigate it effectively. Staying ahead in a competitive market requires not just adaptability but proactive preparation for the shifts that are required to remain agile. Recent Gallop statistics highlight the necessity for leaders […]
Diversity in the workplace isn’t just a buzzword but a reality. More often than even before, companies are bringing together individuals from various cultural backgrounds, each with their unique perspectives, values, and work styles. While this diversity can be a tremendous asset, it also presents challenges in terms of overcoming cultural differences and finding common […]
As we continue to celebrate AJO’s 40-year journey, we thought this would be a perfect opportunity to reflect on the marketing evolution of the AJO brand. Here we have a dialog with AJO marketing leader, Alison Patzer, Director of Marketing & Communications as she shares the many marketing milestones AJO has marked throughout its four […]
Human resources teams have been on the frontline of massive workplace changes for the past several years. HR professionals have had to show remarkable adaptability and resilience to evolve and rapidly lead through challenge after challenge. Many of the issues that HR teams will tackle in 2023 are a continuation of issues that have been […]
During the last three years, Human Resource teams have been thrust into workplace upheaval – a global pandemic, a collective shift in mindset, a shrinking economy and the threat of recession – it’s been easy to feel overwhelmed. HR teams have had to navigate the impact of these crises, while showing resilience and adapting at […]
