Whitepapers

Occupational well-being is a critical concern in the U.S. and globally. According to Gallup, 44% of workers worldwide report experiencing workplace stress, a statistic that has remained relatively unchanged since 2020. Leadership plays a pivotal role in mental well-being and stress at work and can significantly shape an employee’s life. Leaders directly engage with employees on…

Effective leaders exhibit four metacompetencies of leadership. These are (1) being emotionally intelligent, (2) being achievement focused, (3) being strategic, and (4) being inspiring. In this article, we explore the research behind these metacompetencies and how they influence leadership effectiveness. The four metacompetencies were developed using a combination of Hogan personality assessment…

Familiarity is comforting for many people, and stepping out of their comfort zone can feel overwhelming and daunting. However, personal growth and development often require venturing beyond the bounds of what you currently know, so it is important to stretch and try new things. Whether it’s taking on new challenges at work, trying out a new hobby or making new social connections, stepping…

Humans just don’t excel at surviving in the wild alone. We have no claws, horns, fangs, shells, or spikes. What we do have is each other—and a far higher chance of survival when we practice cooperation in groups. Our instincts for cooperation at work and elsewhere stems from our group-living ancestors who passed down their cooperative genes. To be a successful group member, we need to…

There are many reasons why an employee's performance may have dropped. As a manager, it's your duty to find out why.   We all know a great employee — hardworking, dependable and one that consistently provides results. However, sometimes these great employees suddenly start performing poorly. This could happen because of unresolved problems that have bothered them…