Why Zoom meetings are broken, and how to fix them
Zoom plays a vital role in the post-pandemic business landscape. But, for many, the words 'team Zoom meeting' don’t spark joy.
William Haigen
Professional coaching: benefits for employees and companies
In a year marked by global uncertainty, the theme of the 2023 International Coaching Week (ICW) was ‘Explore Your Potential’ – an important reminder to focus on developing the one thing we do have control over: our inner selves.
William Haigen
The Emoji (R)evolution At Work
Appreciating Slack and Duolingo’s emoji research 😍 we at Fingerprint for Success (F4S) were curious to study the potential impact emojis might be having on different generations, different work environments and who is using emojis in their daily work lives.
Marlee
Employees crave growth: how managers can coach employees
Employees want to receive coaching so they can unlock their full potential. Yet only about 20% of managers know how to do it.1 To make matters worse, a ‘lack of career development and advancement’ is a top driver of employee turnover.2 That is something that workplace coaching could address; if only employers had access to it.
Amy Rigby
Develop interpersonal communication for workplace success
The use of technology in the workplace grows by the day. Accordingly, it's easy to think technical skills are more valuable than soft skills. But according to the LinkedIn 2023 Most In-Demand Skills Report, this isn't true1. The report found communication is the second-most in-demand skill. Leadership skills are the fourth. And teamwork is the 10th. This shows the importance of interpersonal skills. Want to boost your career? It's time to start sharpening your interpersonal communication skills.
William Haigen
Can Teamwork software make your remote team more productive?
Collaborating with a teammate was once as simple as leaning into the next cubicle and asking a question. Now, with a growing number of teams working remote or hybrid, virtual communication is becoming the norm. This has created a raft of new challenges for organizations, from disengaged teams to drawn-out onboarding processes.
Emma Norris
Jazz HR vs Greenhouse vs Lever Software
Finding employees who have the right skills and align with your company's values can be a challenge. Especially in the purpose-driven economy. This makes it harder to find the right candidate and prolongs the hiring process.
Jessica Orika
What is ADP Workforce Now? Pair it with F4S for HR success
Gone are the days when talent acquisition was as simple as finding the right skills and cultural fit. Today, alignment with organizational values is often just as important1. With this extra variable to consider, the hiring process can often be more challenging. But, with the right all-in-one HR and talent management platform you can speed up the hiring and onboarding process while ensuring you lock in the right talent. One of the best available platforms to achieve this is ADP Workforce Now.
William Haigen
Bob HR management vs Fingerprint for Success
HR and performance management budgets are stretched thin due to our economic landscape. Companies need tools to help create more resilient and high-performing teams. Two tools you need to know about are Fingerprint for Success and Bob HR.
Emma Lennon
Is learning management system Moodle + F4S right for you?
If you are considering learning management system (LMS) Moodle, you have probably already invested in L&D. And given recent statistics, that's a good decision. Eighty percent of U.S. employees say professional development and training is important when considering a job offer. But only 39% say their current employer is meeting that need.1 This means that talented workers who aren't getting their learning needs met might leave your organization for one that does.
Amy Rigby
The best HR onboarding software: engage talent from day one
Hiring the right person can be a long and challenging process. To avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes, you want to ensure you find the best fit from the get-go. But, what happens after you find that one-of-a-kind new recruit matters as much, if not more.
Emma Norris
Top HR tech trends you need to know
HR tech is revolutionizing the way millions of businesses manage their workforce. By automating HR functions, it improves an organization’s efficiency, and enhances decision-making processes in order to streamline operations and ultimately drive a better employee experience
Emilia Dunaj
How to attract and hire top talent
Hiring top talent is crucial for long-term success, but the current economic climateand job market makes it challenging to find and keep exceptional employees1 . Data-driven hiring decisions are becoming more important than ever for companies looking to minimize risk2. Decision-making based on accurate candidate analysis ensures choices are made on actual information rather than gut feel, and result in the best fit possible for the team.
Joanna Tovia