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How to Increase Employee Retention With Emotional Intelligence
September 03, 2024
Employee retention is an essential factor to consider when running a successful business. One report suggests that a turnover rate of close to 19% can be expected in many industries. Since finding and keeping talented employees can be challenging, understanding how best to retain them should be a priority of any employer. Over the next...
Coaching in the Classroom
August 14, 2024
I’ve been at the University of Saskatchewan for 20 years and have taught both graduate and undergraduate classes—some with as few as 10 students, and others with over 300. Regardless of the size or levels, using a coaching approach has been instrumental in creating a rich learning environment to help students excel in academia and...
4 Ways Emotional Intelligence Makes You More Successful
August 01, 2024
When we think about what makes someone “successful” we often think about qualities like determination and drive – we tend to forget about the human aspect of success: emotional intelligence. However, if you want to thrive in any kind of leadership role then developing your “soft skills” is one of the most important endeavors you...
7 Books for Women Leaders to Read
July 17, 2024
It’s an understatement to say that work culture is changing given that more companies offer flexible or fully remote options, better parental leave, and invest in employee wellness initiatives. While this is true for everyone, today we focus on books aimed at women, although they’re a great read for everyone! Work looks different today as...
5 Tips for Managing Change at Work
July 03, 2024
Change at work can be overwhelming and difficult to manage. From management restructuring, to new policies being implemented, to changes in employee roles and responsibilities, guiding workplace teams through these times can be challenging to say the least. If you’ve found that managing change has become a big part of your workday, you’re not alone....
The Value of E-Learning
June 18, 2024
When I began university in the mid-80s, there was no such thing as the “World Wide Web,” let alone personal computers to facilitate learning. There were no Learning Management Systems that housed a rich collection of accessible, up-to-date learning materials. Instead, most professors wrote on the board using chalk while students took notes. You had...
10 Stoic Quotes to Build Resilience
June 03, 2024
We all go through stressful and overwhelming times in our lives. Sometimes, even our day-to-day interactions, commitments, and responsibilities can feel like they’re too much to handle. These mental ups and downs have always been part of the human experience, which is why the writings of Stoic philosophers still ring true to this day. What...
Workplace Wellness: 10 Tips for A Healthier, Happier Workplace
May 16, 2024
Employee wellness goes beyond just “doing right” by the people who work for you — a study from Oxford found that happy, engaged employees are 13% more productive, and a study from Gallup found that employee happiness can lead to a 41% drop in absenteeism. This means that if you aren’t already thinking about how...
Employee Retention Strategies That Really Work
May 01, 2024
Employee retention isn’t just something HR managers worry about — it’s a business challenge that impacts the entire organization. According to Gallup, employee turnover has cost businesses $1 trillion in losses. In addition to changes due to the pandemic, younger workers are also quitting their jobs more readily than their older counterparts. According to the...
Employee Retention Strategies for Diverse Workforces
April 17, 2024
Employers and business leaders know that employee turnover is one of the biggest challenges organizations face today. This kind of attrition has been happening since before the pandemic and the onset of The Great Resignation, especially for employees in underrepresented groups. In most cases, this happens because businesses hire for diversity without developing action plans...