Upskilling With AI: Personalized and Innovative Skill-Building
In the pursuit of innovation and excellence, organizations recognize the need for personalized employee development. According to a survey by McKinsey, 56% of companies prioritize skill-building to close workforce skill gaps over any other method. Upskilling, where employees take courses or training to expanding their current skill set, is being reinvented through AI. By providing […]
Revolutionizing Employee Retention, Engagement, and Development with AI
Employee engagement and retention are vital for retaining a competitive advantage. According to The Conference Board’s past three annual global surveys of CEOs and C-Suite executives, attracting and retaining talent is the C-Suite’s most critical concern, rating even higher than digital transformation, economic forces, and geopolitics. Advanced technologies, in particular Artificial Intelligence (AI), are transforming […]
AI is a Double-Edged Sword: Opportunities and Challenges
In November 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT 3.5 to the world, defining a moment in artificial intelligence and forever changing both our current technological landscape and the idea of work itself. Using breakthroughs in language processing and neural networks, a machine learning process similar to how a brain functions, GPT 3.5 and its successors reveal AI’s […]
Playtime at Work: How Toys Transform Training
Picture this: you’re in a training session, and the presenter’s voice is starting to sound like a lullaby. Eyes glaze over and heads start nodding. Sound familiar? Instead, what if training sessions were more like playtime? Imagine building blocks, stretchy toys, and colored pencils scattered around, laughter filling the room. Sounds fun, right? Read on […]
Scenarios That Stick: The Secret Sauce to Training Success
Have you ever wondered why some training sessions keep you glued to your seat while others make you snooze? The secret lies in scenario-based training. Why Scenario-Based Training Works Like Magic Scenario-based training immerses learners in realistic, decision-making scenarios, allowing the learning content to come to life. These scenarios put theoretical knowledge into practice, giving […]
The Hidden Battle: Unmasking Imposter Syndrome in High Achievers
While success is typically measured by awards and accomplishments, those that seem most deserving of such accolades face a silent struggle. This psychological phenomenon, known as Imposter Syndrome, affects an astounding number of professionals, including 71% of U.S. CEOs as revealed by a Korn Ferry survey. Despite all evidence to the contrary, these individuals grapple […]
Closing the Gap: An Imperative for Paid Family Leave
The United States is the only high-income country in the world that does not have paid parental leave. Paid family leave (PFL) in the United States is a crucial workplace benefit that allows employees to take time off work with pay to care for family members or personal health conditions. Despite its importance, the U.S. […]
Accessible Accessibility: Balancing Workplace Needs and Inclusivity
There is a fear among many organizations that making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities is costly or that compliance is too hard. However, when looking at the data, that is almost never the case, and, beyond that, organizations generally gain more than they lose by putting into place reasonable accommodations. Prioritizing accessibility leads […]
The Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Did you know there is a significant portion of the workforce that feels they have to mask themselves at work? Not a physical mask, as if they were sick, but a masking of their personality or behavioral traits because they worry about fitting in or fear they could miss out on opportunities in the workplace. […]
The Science of Implicit Bias and How to Combat It
Implicit bias is a pervasive and scientifically validated phenomenon that profoundly influences our daily interactions and decision-making processes. It is the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions. Unlike explicit biases, which are conscious and deliberate, implicit biases are automatic and operate without intentional control. Understanding how biases impact our thought […]
