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Informal vs Formal Power to Get Results and Build Relationships

Post author By mgauthier
Post date August 25, 2022

When it comes to managing an organization, there’s always going to be some kind of formal power structure. Those in charge are given control because of their job title, so employees have to listen in order to maintain their job and income.

However, informal power is highly underrated, and sometimes a more effective way to harness power in the workplace and get the results you need.

– Informal power stems from the relationships you build and the trust you share with coworkers.

– An example of informal power would be an employee going above and beyond for someone simply because they want to.

They aren’t carrying out a task because it’s part of their work, but instead out of a true desire to perform an action that will benefit someone they have built a relationship with. The stronger your informal power, the better chance you have at increasing engagement.

Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program—starting October 12, 2022!

For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gaSm-2vn?

Your organization may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the training cost through the Canada Job Grant program

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Being Vulnerable as a Leader

Post author By mgauthier
Post date August 24, 2022

At the end of the day, we all just want to be understood, right? Sometimes leaders feel like they need to hold it all together and give off a flawless impression, but it might do more harm than good.

If you can learn to be vulnerable while keeping it professional, you stand to develop more meaningful relationships at work and give your employees more space to feel comfortable.

Being a good leader is all about setting an example. If you show your employees that it’s okay not to feel 100% great all the time, there’s a good chance it’ll take off some pressure and help them feel more engaged in their work. Instead of being distracted by what they can’t control, they’ll feel more empowered to take control of what is within their grasp.

Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program—starting October 12, 2022!

For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gaSm-2vn?

Your organization may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the training cost through the Canada Job Grant program.

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How Leadership Failures Contribute to a Lack of Employee Engagement

Post author By mgauthier
Post date August 23, 2022

When it comes to management, a lot of human behaviours are assumed rather than observed. This can lead management to have certain perceptions of their employees that aren’t helpful towards increasing engagement. Just because you’ve been in management for a long time doesn’t mean you automatically know how everyone operates.

Common leadership failures in the workplace:

– Ineffective conflict resolution

– Failure to take emotional wellbeing into account

– Not being the driving force behind change

– Focusing on current errors instead of developing talent

– Failure to provide consistent and constructive feedback

– Not being available to employees when they need you

– Failure to bond with employees

At the end of the day, we’re all human and mistakes happen. However, when you become aware of where you might fall short, it puts you in a much better position to self-correct and keep your team on track.

Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program—starting October 12, 2022!

The Engage and Mobilize Program focuses on simple but powerful behaviours that will have maximum impact on your leaders’ ability to engage his or her employees.

For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gaSm-2vn?

Your organization may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the training cost through the Canada Job Grant program.

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How Leadership Clarity Prevents Barriers to Employee Engagement

Post author By mgauthier
Post date August 22, 2022

When it comes to employee engagement, you might be thinking about ways to improve your staff’s processes. However, all great engagement strategies require a strong sense of direction, and that comes from the leader.

Before you start thinking about ideas to put into practice, think about where you’re at in terms of your goals and expectations.

– If resources were no object, what project would you look to complete first and why?

– What is your ideal timeline for your current projects?

– Do you feel like you your team needs to expand? Or do you think you could accomplish more with a better strategy?

Once you have a stronger sense of what results you need to see, you’ll be able to direct your team exactly where they need to go.

Question for leaders

Does your company offer any kind of events or activities that employees can engage in together?

Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program, starting October 12, 2022.

For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gaSm-2vn

Your organization may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the training cost through the Canada Job Grant program.

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Diversity and Inclusion Best Practices for Employee Engagement: Reduce Recruitment Bias

Post author By mgauthier
Post date August 10, 2022

Diversity and inclusion are imperative for employee engagement. There’s no such thing as a healthy workplace that doesn’t place value on diversity and create a culture of inclusion. It’s natural to gravitate towards people and energy that seem familiar, but it is imperative that your recruiting team is trained against unconscious bias.

These days, there are all types of programs that HR departments can use for recruitment processes. You can do things like filter candidates strictly by their skills and experience, so you know that each candidate is being evaluated solely on their ability to do the job.

Questions for leaders:

What programs do you use for recruiting?

Are you screening candidates based on skills before they come in for an interview?

What are you doing to ensure an inclusive recruitment process that avoids any bias?

Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program, starting October 12, 2022.

For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gaSm-2vn

Your organization may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the training cost through the Canada Job Grant program.

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The Benefits of a Walking Meeting

Post author By mgauthier
Post date August 3, 2022

You might be used to meetings in conference rooms or over zoom, but the days of being restricted to four walls are over. Luckily, walking meetings benefit everyone involved, so it becomes less of a drag right off the bat just to participate!

Aside from just being plain good for you, here are some notable benefits of a walking meeting:

– Increases engagement and creative thinking

– Boosts energy and motivation

– Encourage an organic, natural exchange of thoughts

– Improved collaboration and connection

The great thing about walking meetings is that you can start implementing them as soon as you want! Even if your team works over zoom, you can encourage workers to take a walk and participate in the meeting via zoom or Microsoft teams call.

Questions for leaders

1. Do you currently conduct traditional meetings in a conference room or over zoom?

2. Would walking meetings be beneficial in your industry? Why or why not?

Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program, starting October 12, 2022.

For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gaSm-2vn

Your organization may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the training cost through the Canada Job Grant program.

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Tips for Engaging with Staff in the Summer

Post author By mgauthier
Post date August 2, 2022

Some people might find it difficult to be actively engaged at work during the summer months. With social media especially, there are endless distractions and seasonal events that make it tempting to disengage from work.

Whether you’re managing a team in person or remotely, there are a few different ways to keep everyone on the ball.

– Encourage collaboration-oriented tasks

– Check in at a reasonable frequency

– Be lenient with short breaks

– Conduct walking meetings

When it comes to employee engagement during the summer months, you must think about the type of things that employees might be distracted by. For instance, walking meetings are a great way to get outside and enjoy the weather without losing out on productivity.

Questions for leaders

1. Do you have any existing strategies to keep staff engaged throughout the summer?

2. What are some new techniques you might consider for your own staff?

Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program, starting October 12, 2022.

For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gaSm-2vn

Your organization may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the training cost through the Canada Job Grant program.

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Is Taking a Vacation Stressful for Your Employees?

Post author By mgauthier
Post date July 28, 2022

Part of managing a team involves keeping track of everyone’s well-being. You cant expect exceptional results in your business if your team is feeling overworked or unable to recharge.

Taking time for yourself is important, and you need to make sure your team knows you support their right to take time off.

Sometimes, employees get nervous about taking a vacation because they don’t want to appear lazy or disengaged. This can often lead to distractions and in turn, lower productivity.

If you want to increase employee engagement and give a great impression:

· Check in with your employees on a monthly or quarterly basis.

· Make it clear that vacation time doesn’t need to be explained.

· Offer to come up with a plan for coverage while they’re away.

Questions for leaders

1. Do you think your current vacation policies need to be adjusted?

2. How do you ensure your staff is taking the time they are entitled to?

Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program, starting October 12, 2022.

For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gaSm-2vn

Your organization may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the training cost through the Canada Job Grant program.

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Why You Should Implement Summer Hours to Increase Employee Engagement

Post author By mgauthier
Post date July 27, 2022

Have you ever considered implementing summer hours for your employees? If you haven’t, there might be some real advantages you’re missing out on.

Burnout is becoming a real problem for a lot of employees, and it’s much better that you get ahead of it instead of scrambling at the last minute when your productivity suddenly starts to drop.

Benefits of summer hours

– Improved flexibility for employees

– Boost company morale

– Summer Fridays boost productivity

– Avoid burnout and stress overload

How to implement summer hours in your workplace

The typical time frame for summer hours is between Memorial Day and Labour Day. While you can choose to incorporate them however you want, most companies take part in “summer Fridays.” You can allow employees to take a half-day every Friday (or every other Friday depending on the nature of your company). The point is, you’re showing employees that you value them enough to give them more time to enjoy themselves outside of work—and increasing efficiency at the same time.

Questions for leaders

1. Do you currently have a policy for summer hours? If not, what makes you hesitate to implement them?

2. What do you do to help prevent employees from experiencing burnout?

Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program, starting October 12, 2022.

For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gaSm-2vn

Your organization may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the training cost through the Canada Job Grant program.

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Mental Health Strategy Series: Making Adjustments to Work Design

Post author By mgauthier
Post date July 26, 2022

Once you conduct your employee engagement and mental health assessment, you can start to focus on adjusting the current work design. This is the stage where you get to make changes to your employee engagement strategies.

Some of the most important ones to consider include:

· Resources: make sure everyone has what they need to do their job.

· Recognition: employees tend to feel more energized when they receive encouragement.

· Skills: take time to find out employees’ strength and put their best skills to practice.

· Opportunity for growth: communicate with employees about important decisions and training opportunities.

· Socialization: collaboration tools and other outlets help foster a connection and leads to improved engagement.

· Inclusion: sometimes considered a form of mental safety, people feel more engaged when they’re included and invited to share their thoughts and ideas.

Questions for leaders:

Have you made any changes recently to your work design?

What do you think is the most important for employee engagement and mental health?

Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program, starting October 12, 2022.

For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gaSm-2vn

Your organization may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the training cost through the Canada Job Grant program.

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