Category: Learning & Development

Employees are valuing career development more than ever—it’s a sign that the company is willing to invest in their future. How are businesses approaching training today? What are their pain points, and what topics are being addressed in training?

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion for Better Business Outcomes and Employee Engagement

Diversity and inclusion impact not only a company’s employees but also its customer base. Organizations with diverse leadership can align with the values of their customers, building a more diverse workforce that customers can see themselves in. Companies that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are better equipped to create positive multicultural interactions with their […]

5 Warning Signs That You Are a Fuzzy Communicator

Although one of the most important factors in business is effective communication, both leaders and employees fail to apply tips for effective communication because they were never taught how to do so. As a result, they end up becoming a fuzzy communicator, which looks like a myriad of things. For example, fuzzy communication happens when […]

Finding Success Amid Failure

Business initiatives, projects, and goals don’t always turn out as planned. Despite this, it’s important to recognize the hard work, lessons learned, and small successes that can be salvaged from a project, even if the project fails to meet expectations. Managers need to take time to recognize their employees’ efforts and use those insights for […]

3 Steps to Rebuilding Employee Morale After Layoffs

Layoffs are an unfortunate necessity for companies of just about any size and in any industry, particularly during economic change or downturns, like right now. Not surprisingly, most teams struggle with maintaining morale in the wake of downsizing. However, it is possible to maintain and even continue to grow your company’s workplace culture health in […]

HR Works Podcast: Empowering Women Through Internal Career Development

Guest: Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer at Cornerstone What role do HR leaders play in promoting female representation and development opportunities within their organization, and how can they be more effective in doing so? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Cornerstone’s Chief People Officer, Carina Cortez, joins to help us take on this […]

2022 Workplace Trends Provide Glimpse into Future of Offices in 2023

If 2022 trends are any indication, workplaces worldwide aren’t going anywhere, according to a new report from Envoy. More than half of workplace leaders (54%) invested more in the workplace in 2022 than in the previous year, a signal that a physical footprint remains important for team building and collaboration. Envoy’s new At Work: 2023 Workplace Trends Report dives into the […]

Loneliness: A Growing Epidemic in Today’s Remote Workforce

While there are differing opinions on the pros and cons of remote and hybrid work, one thing is certain: It is here to stay. According to a recent Gallup Report, only 20% of remote-capable employees are working completely on-site. Remote work has been touted for its many benefits, including a better work/life balance, increased productivity, […]

Flatlining: How to Foster a People-First Culture

With a record number of job openings and limited labor, employers may look to fill roles with new talent even though they have in-house talent primed for promotion. When workers excel, managers may feel the need to keep them in their current roles, even if they are qualified for a new role. In doing so, […]

Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation: A Lesson in Burnout Prevention

Recent news of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s resignation due to burnout is a shock to many, showing that even those at the top of an organization are not immune to the effects of exhaustion and long hours. This news should serve as a reminder that burnout prevention is essential for people in all […]

5 Tips for Leading with A People-First Approach That Can Transform Your Business

The last few years have been tough—we’ve all been through a lot. However, while our realities and expectations have greatly shifted both personally and professionally, it’s afforded many of us a refreshed definition of what is most important. In turn, this has also created a renewed perspective on how we, as individuals, would like to […]