The Manager’s Role in Addressing Workplace Toxicity

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Welcome to the final post in our workplace toxicity series! As we’ve shared, culture is an essential driver of business success and one of the top factors contributing to an organization’s capacity to attract and retain exceptional talent. This week, I’ll explore the role managers play in elevating positivity and productivity within their companies.   If…

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Leadership’s Role in Addressing Workplace Toxicity

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A toxic work environment can have significant repercussions for organizations. An unhealthy culture negatively impacts employee engagement, productivity and mental health, leading to higher rates of turnover. When personnel leave, it often costs companies up to two times the person’s annual salary to replace them.   While multiple players will shape the workplace experience, leaders have…

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Associates: Spot the Difference between Certification & egElectives

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As we’ve introduced new continuing education programs, I’ve heard Associates and other members of the Emergenetics community ask about the difference between Certification and egElectives. To illustrate, let’s think of Associate Certification like a college degree and egElectives as postgraduate certificates in specialized skills.   We can compare a Certified Emergenetics Associate to a college graduate…

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Is Your Workplace Toxic? 8 Signs to Watch For

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The term “toxic” has become a buzzword in recent years, often used to describe relationships, behaviors and even organizations. While we may feel a visceral reaction to the phrase “toxic workplace,” understanding what leads to the creation of this type of environment is central in ensuring that our companies are on a path toward a…

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Build the Foundation for Team Effectiveness

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Effective teams are essential building blocks for organizational success. When departments collaborate productively, it leads to higher employee well-being and morale, improved problem-solving and innovation as well as increased engagement and profitability.  I’ve worked with hundreds of teams to help them gain new tools and insights to achieve their goals and deliver results consistently. From…

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Emergenetics Associates: Quick Tips to Tailor Your Facilitation Style

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At your Emergenetics® Certification, you learned to effectively lead our essential workshops, the Meeting of the Minds and Team Dynamics for Small Groups. By design, the programs are crafted to honor the different ways that people prefer to think and behave, so it’s no surprise these out-of-the-box experiences quickly engage attendees. What you may not…

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Close Employee Wellness and Soft Skill Gaps

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A recent survey revealed that, while many chief human resources officers (CHROs) ranked wellness as a top priority in 2024, less than a quarter of employees strongly agreed that their organization cares about their well-being. As we look at the year ahead, you might wonder what can be done to close the gap between these…

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The New Frontier in Employee Development: Modernizing and Personalizing at Scale

Learning and Development (L&D) and training professionals can reshape the future of the workforce by elevating training offerings to honor employees while addressing organizational priorities. The ability to modernize the training experience and personalize growth paths will keep talent engaged, motivated and equipped to meet the demands of increasingly dynamic work environments.  Modernizing the Learning…

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A Celebration of Great Bosses

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Managers are one of the most important drivers of workplace engagement, productivity and retention. According to Gartner, the direct reports of effective bosses are 15.4 times more likely to be high performers and 3.2 times more likely to stay at their company. These employees also have 12.5% higher physical and mental well-being.  Talented supervisors don’t…

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The 7 Hats a Leader Wears in Times of Change

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Leaders fulfill many different functions inside their organizations, and that’s especially true when change is in play. Data from PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey revealed that employees have experienced significant transformations in the workplace in the past 12 months alone:  35% report that the nature of their role has shifted   40% stated that…

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