It’s no secret that managers play a critical role in fostering employee engagement, team morale, and well-being. Often easier said than done even in normal modes of operation, supporting employees in the current state of … Read More
How Do You Lead in Times of Chaos?
One of my core values as a leader is authenticity. I have always tried to be transparent and open with my team, no matter the circumstances. I’m finding this particularly challenging during the COVID-19 crisis, … Read More
Missing the Water Cooler? 10 Creative Ideas for Virtual Team Connection
The last few weeks have been about figuring out the changing landscape of work, as COVID-19 has required many employees to shift from being onsite to working remotely. And while there may still be logistics … Read More
Phases of Crisis – Employee Experience Matters!
What a whirlwind the past several weeks have been. As an HR leader, you may feel flooded by articles about Covid-19 and strategies for responding to the coronavirus. You also may feel like you can’t … Read More
Can the coronavirus connect us?
As COVID-19 continues to spread there is a palatable sense of uncertainty, disbelief and anxiety. As an external consultant, it has been fascinating for me to connect with clients across many diverse industries and discuss … Read More
Supporting Your Team Through Coronavirus
The world is still working to understand the coronavirus and COVID-19, but you and your team are likely already feeling its impact. The latest reports according to NBC News reports, World Health Organization, state government … Read More
Why Managers are the Gateway to Employee Engagement
Who was the best boss you’ve ever had? What types of behavior did they exhibit to earn your respect and trust? Now think about the most difficult person you’ve ever had to report to. What … Read More
Asking ‘How Are You?’ is Meaningless: Tips for Truly Connecting at Work
At Newmeasures, we spend a lot of time thinking about how organizations listen. We advise organizations about which questions they should be asking employees, with what frequency, and what to do with the feedback. And … Read More
Add Value By Investing in Psychological Capital
Considering the US is the unhappiest it’s been since the World Happiness Report was first published in 2012, a focus on positivity may be in order. While the topic of positivity may sometimes feel like … Read More
4 Tips for a Smooth Maternity/Paternity Leave
In our previous blog, Kyla Holcombe shared her experience of being on maternity leave. Her blog got me thinking – maternity leave is not just about the person going on leave. It also can affect … Read More