Jan 27, 2022 | Company Culture, Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
Entitled employees. Is there anything more frustrating? You know exactly the type of person I’m talking about… The person who asks for a raise six months after they started. Or the person who wants a promotion…but can’t point to what they’ve achieved in...
Jan 3, 2022 | Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
Developing others in leadership is the #1 most impactful thing you can do. Full stop! Article authored by Qualigence CEO & founder Steve Lowisz As leaders, it’s easy to lose sight of this. It’s easy to think our job is really about solving problems. On other days,...
Nov 12, 2021 | Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
Predictive Index profiles are a key part of the PI platform. Article authored by Qualigence CEO & Founder Steve Lowisz However, if you’re new to the Predictive Index, they can be confusing! In a nutshell, a Predictive Index profile tells you how someone is...
Oct 26, 2021 | Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
“Your job as a leader is not to make your people happy.” Article authored by Qualigence CEO & founder Steve Lowisz It sounds strange. When you think of the best leader you’ve ever had, you probably think of someone who did make you happier. A great leader is...
Oct 16, 2021 | Human Resources, Talent Optimization
The Great Resignation is in full force. 26% of employees are currently planning to look for a new job as the pandemic subsides. Even worse, that number is 34% for millennials. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.3 million people quit their jobs in August....
Sep 1, 2021 | Human Resources, Talent Optimization
It’s a brave new world. Remote work presents a lot of opportunities for employers to hire talent virtually anywhere. However, it also brings a range of new challenges. From an inclusion standpoint, it can be difficult to balance in-person teams with remote employees....
Aug 31, 2021 | Human Resources, Talent Optimization
It sounds crazy. But if you think about it, I think you’ll agree… It’s time for HR to ditch anonymous surveys. At the end of the day, anonymous surveys are kind of like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound. They’re better than nothing, but it’s a poor way...
Aug 24, 2021 | Human Resources, Talent Optimization
“People are your most important asset.” We hear this saying all the time. So much that we hardly even stop to consider whether it’s true. While I agree that our people are valuable…the phrase actually misses the point entirely! Allow me to explain. Think About...
Aug 12, 2021 | Hiring, Human Resources, Recruiting, Talent Optimization
We’ve all heard the horror stories. Or maybe you’ve been there yourself. You start a new job, but nobody has anything for you to do. The first week is just hours and hours of dated training videos. Or maybe the company even got your start date wrong…and is...
Aug 6, 2021 | Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
As a leader, your success rests on your ability to communicate effectively. But that’s extremely difficult when you have to deliver a tough decision or bad news. Whether it’s layoffs, restructuring, or taking a different direction in business strategy,...