3 Ways to Attract and Retain Top Talent
With the Great Resignation shifting the balance of power to employees, companies need to rethink their strategies in order to attract and retain great talent in a very tight labor market. The power shift and the effects of remote work during the pandemic have changed employees’ priorities. The candidate in front of you now is […]
Top 3 Things Employees Want to See at Work
The Great Resignation in 2021 brought a tight labor market with over 11 million job openings waiting to be filled. Employees now have the upper hand in picking roles they want. In order for companies to attract and retain great talent, they have to rethink their strategies and make sure they accommodate what employees want […]
Top 10 Nuggets of Wisdom from the UNprofessional Podcast
To celebrate 30 episodes of the UNprofessional podcast, I’m sharing some of the best pieces of advice with you straight from our amazing guests. From overcoming insecurities to knowing how to handle uncomfortable conversations in the workplace, here are 10 excellent pieces of advice to inspire growth in your career, business and personal life: “It […]
3 Ways to Keep Your Employees Happy
Retaining top talent is one of the biggest challenges for many businesses. Based on research conducted among 600 businesses with 50-500 employees, 63% of companies reported having more difficulty in employee retention than hiring. Losing and replacing an employee is costly too. To avoid facing these issues, business leaders should know how to make and […]
4 Strategies to Help Your People Through Hard Times
We all experience personal problems at some point in our lives, and sometimes those problems can also affect our work. According to a study by inc.com, 47% of employees admit that their personal problems can impact their performance at work. As a leader, you have to show empathy to someone who is going through personal […]
Top 3 UNprofessional Podcast Episodes
This week, I’m sharing with you the top 3 most streamed episodes of the UNprofessional podcast— featuring innovative human leaders who are not afraid to break the mold to achieve their mission. I hope you’ll enjoy and learn as much as I did in interviewing these amazing human beings. Creating an Award-Winning Startup Culture with […]
8 Ways Business Has Changed In 2021
Recently, I was invited to keynote a professional fraternity’s graduation ceremony at Gonzaga University. Don’t worry, I didn’t mention the game. The organization asked me to share with their students how business has changed since COVID. Below is a summary of the key points from the talk (with less cuss words): 1. Accelerating Digital Transformation […]
Introducing The UNprofessional Podcast
Hi friend, I’m reaching out today to share with you that I have officially launched my podcast, UNprofessional, where I, together with other fellow UNprofessionals, dive deep into what it takes to create human-centric organizations and become fully human leaders. The UNprofessional podcast explores the boundaries of work, humanity and culture. Join […]
The Culture of the Future: Collectivism vs. Individualism
No two organizations are alike; however, many implement either collectivism or individualism in their company culture. Some promote independence and let employees think for themselves. Others emphasize interdependence, group think and interpersonal relationships. In the US, where individualism is highly-valued, employees can make decisions, be self-reliant and be held accountable for their actions. But in […]
The Top Human Skills in Demand for 2021
Human skills are vital to the success of an organization or company, based on the World Economic Forum 2018 Jobs report. In addition, LinkedIn discovered that companies are looking for a combination of hard and soft skills in potential employees. While robots can replace some human jobs, they cannot replace human skills. These skills […]
