As leaders, it is our job to ensure that we create an environment that will allow our people to thrive. Leaders are responsible for providing the direction and support that our team members need to excel in their jobs. Beyond that, we need to build relationships with our people and connect with them on a
As employees, no doubt many of us have watched our organizations grasp for ways to engage us and create a positive experience day in and day out on the job. Many organizations do this through enhanced benefits packages, additional flexibility, and other perks that are meant to make us happier at work. While organizations are
Focus on employee experience is at an all-time high as organizations look to gain a competitive advantage by being labeled as a great place to work. Yet organizations and leaders still struggle to know exactly what this means or how to do it. In fact, we can’t even decide on whether or not we should
Some of you may know that PRADCO has done research into the subject of implicit bias and has even hosted a webinar on the topic. In our municipal assessments, we have always examined the potential bias of candidates. Given our work in this area, it made sense to attend a session on the topic at
When looking to bring in a new employee, you may wonder if, beyond their resume, they’re the right fit for your organization. This is where a behavioral assessment can, through a series of choices, offer this type of detailed analysis. Behavioral assessments are a method used in the field of psychology to observe, describe, explain,
I grew up in a family that loves to play games. One of our favorite things to do when we get together for holidays is playing Pinochle. If you’ve ever played, you know that one of the first steps is to determine whether you can “take the bid,” based on the hand you’ve been dealt.
Employees have more control over where they work — and who they work for — than they have at any other point in history. The result is a consumer culture in the workplace where someone’s experience of a supervisor, job, or culture can be the deciding factor when it comes to staying or leaving, let alone working hard.
In 2013, we were doing a great deal of coaching for leaders, but most of the people we were working with were men. And while I like working with men, it seemed like more high potential women should have been in the mix. With this in mind, we set about to create a program designed
Feedback is one of the most important elements for growth for any professional, and the workforce now is craving it more than ever. As a leader, it is our job to not only provide our own feedback to our team members but to ensure that they receive the necessary feedback from those around them. 360
PRADCO works with nearly 150 safety force agencies to help them hire the right people, develop key contributors, and retain the best performers. We’ve recently talked about implicit bias in law enforcement and today we want to cover one of the questions we get asked most by our safety force clients. How do you motivate