By Erinne Tripp and Stephanie Holmgren  Onboarding is the first part of an organization’s engagement, branding, and retention strategy. A new hire’s first impression and their first 90 days are the most pivotal in forming an employee’s attitude about your company’s culture, mission, leadership, opportunities for growth, team environment and more. Yet, most employers are not doing a good job of onboarding employees. According to Gallup, only 12% of American employees say their company [...]

By Chuck (Charlie) Mollor, CEO, MCG Partners Over the past two years our world has changed dramatically. The disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have changed the way we work and live. They have forced businesses to regroup and rethink their products and services, strategies and, most of all, how to keep employees engaged and productive. Dozens of studies, surveys and research since the beginning of the pandemic describe the seismic changes in [...]

By Heather Wood Strong and purposeful communication is an important tool for managers and leaders alike.  The transition to a hybrid workforce has made thoughtful communication even more important.  When scheduling a team meeting or one-on-one think about the three C’s: Communication, Clarity, and Compassion.  Consider how much information you are sharing (frequency, volume, relevance to the audience), be sure to check in with your audience to make sure they understand what’s being said [...]