by Megan Bullard on February 25, 2010
Imagine this scenario. A star employee is hired. They walk in the door the first day with a stellar resume that boasts a wealth of professional experience. Their references gushed about their professionalism and capability to perform. The entire office is buzzing about the potential the new employee will bring to the company and the [...]
by Megan Bullard on February 1, 2010
Those suffering from stress generally don’t complain until their mental or physical health begins to suffer.
The new year is here, and 2010 already feels like it is in full swing. January is the month of resolutions and commitments. Individual resolutions range from losing weight to quitting smoking, but what kinds of resolutions do businesses make? [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010
Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels.
Profiles International develops employee assessments and talent management solutions to improve employee and manager performance and workforce productivity.
Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels. This includes how they think, natural tendencies, [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 23, 2009
It is crucial for managers to remember that employee motivation is one of the greatest gifts they can give.
The end of the year is infamously stressful. Employees juggle work with holiday expectations, and that can lead to them to feel overwhelmed and underappreciated. It is crucial for managers to remember that employee motivation is one [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 23, 2009
Assessments can help you understand the deepest levels of a person in order to put them in the best position.
When buying gifts, you should always consider the recipient’s tastes. Favorite colors, hobbies and interests add weight to the decision-making process. Companies can look at a person’s preferences and personality traits to determine if they would [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 22, 2009
In this clip from The Office, Michael is unwilling to cooperate with his new boss because he feels he is being micromanaged. This of course leads to more trouble, and it could have been avoided had Michael been given an assessment to determine his most productive work style.
Each employee has a work style that maximizes [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 15, 2009
The final step is to assess current and potential managers. Leadership assessments will identify where a leader would best fit with a team. It is important that leaders are also open to relocating in order to create the best work environment for the company. If new employees are being introduced to a team that has [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 8, 2009
Team building is a multi-faceted concept that requires managerial nurturing for proper development.
Employees who are given constant communication from their managers or leaders feel engaged, and they will produce at higher levels than employees who receive little or no communication. Teams that receive constant communication from their leaders will be able to function more efficiently [...]
by Megan Bullard on November 24, 2009
Imagine if every customer service experience you had was a luxury experience.
Imagine walking into a hotel where every employee smiles at you as though you were the most valued customer on earth. Where every question or request you pose is answered with an assuring, “It would be my pleasure to. . .” Where no request [...]
by AshleyDawn Sheppard on November 24, 2009
There are four simple ways to help employees become engaged, and all of them begin with the leaders of the business.
This is Part 3 of our series about employee engagement. Part 1 and Part 2 addressed common issues businesses face when employees are unengaged.
“Great leaders are team builders; they create an environment that fosters trust [...]