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
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
Employees Are Demanding Organizations Evolve How They Listen: Are You Keeping Up?
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? Your organization tries to respond to employee feedback, but nothing ever happens to close the loop to see if what was done actually made an impact. Your organization … Read More
To All You Loud-Mouths Out There
I am extroverted, assertive, and often first to speak up in a group conversation. I get excited to brainstorm, toss around ideas, think through options and alternatives, and play devil’s advocate. These qualities often produce … Read More
Building Trust in Executives
EMPLOYEES INDICATE TRUST IN SENIOR LEADERS IS CRITICAL TO ENGAGEMENT Yes, trust matters when it comes to employee engagement. Newmeasures collected research from 100s of thousands of employees in 2016 that demonstrated that trust in … Read More