Posts by Sharon Taylor
Understanding Stress through the Emergenetics® Attributes
During times of stress and uncertainty, it’s natural to turn toward our innate tendencies for working and interacting. Often, we may retreat into these preferences without necessarily having an awareness of our actions or their potential impact on others. Recognizing how your stress may reveal itself can help you identify when it’s time to pause…
Read MoreAre You Giving Team Members What They Need to Be Their Most Productive?
When you consider the ideal work atmosphere, what comes to mind? Is it a quiet office space where you can sit down and focus with no interruptions? Or an open environment where you can connect with colleagues before getting down to business? As many of us shift to new work situations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Read MoreWhy Cognitive Diversity Drives Business Success
If you’ve participated in an Emergenetics® Meeting of the Minds workshop, you probably remember one of our signature activities: Krazy Kontrapshuns. Without giving too much away, the exercise engages participants in a somewhat outlandish game of charades. While the activity adds a lot of laughter to the session, what’s most impressive about it is its…
Read MoreBuild a Positive Culture to Increase Employee Productivity
No matter what estimates we use – people spend a lot of time at work. The U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics reports that full-time workers typically work 8.5 hours each weekday (or about 42.5 hours per week). EuroStat estimated that EU workers average 40.3 hour work weeks, and Statista found that Singaporeans typically spend…
Read MorePower Up Productivity through Employee Engagement
Team members who are connected and committed tend to be more effective employees. In fact, the Hay Group identified that engaged employees were generally 43 percent more productive than their counterparts. However, I would contend that engagement alone is not necessarily enough to drive productivity. Employees also need the motivation and capabilities to do their…
Read MoreThree Ways Talent Development and Human Resources Can Boost Employee Productivity
Did you know January is typically the least productive month of the year? This statistic may surprise you, particularly given the clichés we hear around this time about hitting the ground running and getting a jump on the new year. Of course, leaders are eager to get back to business after a much-deserved break, and…
Read MoreEmpower Your Employees with Skills that Can’t Be Automated by Artificial Intelligence
Each year, technology plays an ever-increasing role in our lives and organizations. As Generation Z joins the workforce, companies are growing more thoughtful about how they incorporate technology to engage employees. After all, 96 percent of Generation Z own a smartphone and spend about six hours online each day. For younger generations, technology is simply…
Read MoreFour Myths About the Adaptability Quotient (AQ)
While you’re likely quite familiar with terms like IQ and EQ, you may be just learning about the newest “quotient” in the business world: adaptability. Over the past year, the adaptability quotient (AQ) has started to get quite a bit of attention. In its Worklife 101 series, the BBC even wrote about the rising importance…
Read MoreBoost Your Customer Service Skills
Have you ever had a customer service experience that inspired you to write a review or talk about it with a friend? If so, it’s likely that the company – and their customer service representatives – left either a fantastic or negative impression on you. Customer service has a major impact on your business. Companies…
Read MoreFour Steps to Build a Culture of Candor in Your Company
Honesty is the best policy. A half-truth is a whole lie. No legacy is as rich as honesty. Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. There is no shortage of sayings and proverbs about the importance of being open and candid. Even in our business lives, it’s clear that transparency is significant…
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