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
Transparent Communication Alone Won’t Cut It — Part 2
This is the second of two blogs that explores the topic of transparent communication in the workplace. Previously, we illustrated the context of today’s world: trust in leaders is low, and demand for more information … Read More
Transparent Communication Alone Won’t Cut It
This is the first of two blogs that explores the topic of transparent communication in the workplace. Here, we demonstrate why it’s more important than ever for leaders to prioritize transparency—and why your efforts may … Read More
Why you may Need to Re-think your Employee Rewards Program
It’s no surprise that when people feel valued at work, they are more likely to go that extra mile to get the job done. It’s also no surprise that any organization would want their people … Read More
So you went through a 360 review. Now what?
If you’ve ever had a 360-degree review at work, you may have experienced feelings of anxiety and discomfort as you awaited the feedback from your peers, subordinates, and superiors. What if you have glaring blind … Read More