An Employee Transition Analysis Throughout my consulting experiences, I have heard several scenarios regarding how a new machine, technique, software or process was implemented, only to face resistance from the employees. As William Bridges stated, “…things can and do change quickly, but people do not—even though they are under strong pressure to do so.” In…
Dictionary.com defines emotional intelligence as: the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. “…emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success.” It was in 1995 that Daniel Goleman published the book “Emotional Intelligence”, but two college professors, John Mayer and Peter…
Millennial career development should be focused on abilities to advance; regarless of educational pedigree, occupation or role in the company.
MTSHRM Talent and Technology Conference August 22 & 23, 2019 Recap We had a great time meeting some of the Middle Tennessee SHRM Talent and Technology Conference attendees last month at our booth. We had a Spin-to-Win wheel with a 50/50 chance to win a free assessment. There were a few attendees who won either…
Did you know that for the first time ever, we have five generations in the workplace? Five! In a time where diversity and inclusion are (thankfully!) a top priority for organizations, generational diversity can be easy to overlook. Yet, each generation brings diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and behavioral norms to work that, when effectively connected, can…
Professional Development for Millennials: If You Don’t Engage, Somebody Else Will Professional development for Millennials is extremely important. In fact, 91% of Millennial professionals think career progression is the top priority. Besides rapid progression and formal plans for their career development, research also reveals that Millennials value regular formal feedback from their employer. 60%…
Updating the Millennial Hiring Experience to Excite, Embrace, & Engage Millennials are the major audience of all your talent acquisition efforts. And technology is how you will excite them to want to come to work for you, embrace them to create a sense of belonging, and engage them to want to stay and grow with…
Millennials in the Workplace: Creating a Multigenerational Culture People are working longer – in years. The good news? Our baby-boomers are living longer and are by far the most health conscious generation! The bad news? Pension is nearly non-existent, benefits are going up, thus retirement ages are also going up. Meanwhile, did you know…
The PXT Select assessment is a lifecycle assessment tool that starts with the Comprehensive Selection Report. Once a new hire meets your “probationary period” and you’re certain he or she is a “keeper,” then you can utilize the Coaching and Individual report to have a dialogue around how to work most effectively together. When you’re…
We’ve been working with a client in the insurance industry for about four years now. It all started when they were dissatisfied with their previous applicant testing service. So we introduced them to the PXT assessment which tests candidates in three areas: Thinking Style, Behavioral Style, and Career Interests.