Retention: The Silent Company Killer & Strategies to Break the Cycle
By balancing self-improvement with self-acceptance, you can find joy in 2022 and cultivate the expression of your best self.
3 Characteristics of Top Performers (and they might surprise you!)
Who makes a good fit for your organization? Just as no single trait defines an individual there is no single trait that defines a role or an organization. However, there may be a few traits that could be an indication that someone is a strong candidate.
Attack of the Learning Acronyms -> MOOCs vs. CBL
Think about your organization’s learning culture. What are you doing to cultivate an experience that delivers the best outcome for all employees. If you are limiting their options, it’s quite possible that some of your employees are now working somewhere else!
Workation: Destination New Orleans
Prologue: Destiny and Melody are TalentQuest employees who have become close friends. In addition to working on the same team,…
Do Unicorns Exist?
While unicorns may only exist in our imaginations, when used responsibly, personality assessments are a fantastic tool to take the guesswork out of your hiring process.
How did I get here?
When you look back on your accomplishments, is there anything you’d do differently? Treat every experience as a stepping stone in your personal development.
Hard Skills Are So Yesterday.
Have the events of the last couple of years gotten to a point where organizations are changing their new hire selection criteria? Much is being discussed about Power Skills. How are these ‘soft skills’ influencing your hiring decisions?
Top 5 Steps for Developing Effective Succession Plans
Succession plans can provide peace of mind about the organization’s current and future talent pool, help plan for operational activities, and stay aligned with strategic objectives. When executed correctly, they can help organizations focus on short, mid, and long-term workforce planning strategies.
Designing a human-centric approach to performance management
Software development has evolved to be agile, where people are the center, and solutions are constantly evaluated based on feedback and a constantly evolving cultural landscape. Why should our performance management processes be any different?
Beating the Great Resignation with Meaningful 1:1 Meetings
Never underestimate the positive effect of 1:1 meetings. Regular 1:1’s between managers and employees provide an opportunity for open, meaningful dialogue. In addition to bolstering engagement, they can also provide an early warning that an employee may be on their way out.