5 days ago

For HR Pros: “The State of Employee Retention 2002” Survey

What keeps employees at your company? Employee retention is fundamental to business success. But it can be challenging when there are other organizations vying for your employees’ talents. We’re surveying HR pros like you to learn how you and your peers are retaining employees. …

Employee Retention

1 min read

Jul 27

Diverse Suppliers: Why to Engage (and How!)

Does your company have a supplier diversity program? These programs benefit big corporations, small businesses, and entire communities. Leaders at any level need to understand why these programs matter, and how to leverage them. And if you need help launching or improving your Supplier Diversity program, check out my recommendations…

Supply Chain

3 min read

Diverse Suppliers: Why to Engage (and How!)

Jul 5

True Patriotism: U.S. Companies Must Take a Stand for Our Democracy

U.S. companies love to tout their patriotism. They sponsor local parades, fireworks displays, and historical documentaries. But companies must also play a role in standing up for the freedoms they claim to support. True patriotism is not blind fealty to red, white, and blue propaganda. Quite the contrary. True patriotism…

Corporate Responsibility

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True Patriotism: U.S. Companies Must Take a Stand for Our Democracy

Jun 29

Formal Mentoring Programs Improve Company Culture

Do you want to foster stronger working relationships in your organization? A formal mentoring program can be a powerful tool for attracting and retaining talent. Mentors provide access to growth and development opportunities through meaningful connections. We also know that mentoring improves culture, both from a broad HR perspective, as…

Mentoring

2 min read

Jun 14

Sneak Preview: Including You, episodes 1–4

Do you want to further inclusion in your organization? Are you looking for ways to keep your employees…and keep them engaged? Are you ready to attract and retain diverse leaders for a sustainable competitive advantage? …

Podcast

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Sneak Preview: Including You, episodes 1–4

Jun 7

Worker Shortage: Where Did 5 Million Workers Go?

In late Q1 2022, we began to hear about a significant worker shortage. A March 29 CNBC report showed that the U.S. had 5 million more open positions than available workers. I’ve heard lots of people (many of them either hiring managers or retirees) complain that people are lazy and…

Employment

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Worker Shortage: Where Did 5 Million Workers Go?

May 24

Keeping Employees Engaged through Change

How do you keep your employees engaged through change? You are probably implementing several changes right now in your workplace. Chances are, you’ve adopted at least some tools from the organizational change management (OCM) toolbox. Create awareness about the need for change. Build desire around the outcomes of the change. …

Change

2 min read

May 17

Diversity & Inclusion: “Where Do We Begin?”

Many executives tell me they want to “do something about diversity and inclusion” in their companies, but don’t know where to begin. The steps are similar to those of any other major strategic initiative. But leaders tend to put off this work. Maybe their fear of doing the wrong thing…

Diversity And Inclusion

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Diversity & Inclusion: “Where Do We Begin?”

May 12

An Exclusive Invitation for Inclusive Executives

Are you a Chief Diversity Officer or other executive who’s working intentionally to create an inclusive culture in your organization? If so, I’d like to invite you to be a guest on my new podcast, Including You, where we’ll talk about what’s going well with your D&I efforts. About the Show: Including You Including You…

Podcast

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An Exclusive Invitation for Inclusive Executives

May 4

The Evolution of Leadership

Inclusive leadership is essential for companies that want to keep their employees — and keep them engaged. In this video, I cover the four stages of leadership evolution: Command-and-control leaders ask only “Is work getting done?” Servant leaders ask “Do my employee have what they need to get the work done? Strengths-based leaders ask, “Is everyone doing the work that best suits them?” Inclusive leaders ask, “Is each employee consistently included, celebrated, and allowed to take risks in ways that matter to them?”

Leadership

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The Evolution of Leadership

Inclusive leadership is essential for companies that want to keep their employees — and keep them engaged.

In this video, I cover the four stages of leadership evolution:

Command-and-control leaders ask only “Is work getting done?”
Servant leaders ask “Do my employee have what they need to get the work done?
Strengths-based leaders ask, “Is everyone doing the work that best suits them?”
Inclusive leaders ask, “Is each employee consistently included, celebrated, and allowed to take risks in ways that matter to them?”

Just one more question: What’s the prevailing leadership style in your organization?

Amy C. Waninger, CEO of Lead at Any Level®, improves employee engagement and retention for companies that promote from within. Schedule your complimentary consultation at www.workwithlaal.com today!