Burnout — it was a conversation on everyone’s mind in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s a topic that has fizzled as we return to the “new normal” of a post-pandemic world. But does that mean your team is done dealing with burnout and its...
The success of a business is closely intertwined with the success of its talent. Business strategy is people strategy - the two are intrinsically linked. As such, to maximize the potential of your business, it is essential to leverage the full potential of your talent. By...
As businesses grow, they face the perpetual challenge of closing the gap between strategic objectives (“Where are we going?”) and practical execution (“How are we getting there?”). While hiring new team members may seem like the most obvious way to meet the goals you’ve set (and...
At Talent Suite, we believe you can achieve your business goals if you have the right people in the right seats. This is even more important during times of growth in your company, especially if you can’t hire new people to help you do it!...
Who can forget that iconic scene in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, when Clark Griswold thinks he’s finally receiving his holiday bonus check, only to realize that it’s a subscription to the “Jelly of the Month” club? It’s an extreme example, but we have all been there....
As talent strategists and consultants, we have many of the same conversations with our clients. Busy leaders say things like “I just didn’t expect that employee to leave,” or “I had no idea that person was unhappy, I wish I could have done something.” The...
This past summer, as kids squealed with delight that school was out, and working parents everywhere devised plans to keep their kids busy and their bosses happy, Deloitte and independent research firm Workplace Intelligence dropped a bombshell study on Corporate America. The conclusion? America’s workers...
For many clients, the past year has felt like the Wild West in terms of recruiting. With so many companies competing for the same talent, employers have had to up their game. Job postings that worked in past years may no longer be catching the...
The New York Times recently published an article entitled “Are You Happy? Your Boss is Asking”. The article outlines a renewed corporate focus on employee well-being, especially in the current employment market. The article is less about the perks of yore made most famous by Silicon...
In 2017, Manpower Group Solutions, a global provider of HR consulting and outsourcing, did a major study on employee flexibility. In a survey of nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, they found that 40 percent of them listed flexibility in their Top Three criteria when accepting a...