by Audrey Ryan | Jun 6, 2019 | Other
One of the most impacting aspects of what we do at People & Performance Strategies is when we help companies take steps to minimize attrition. After all, a lot of work goes into combing through qualified candidates, interviewing, on-boarding, and training...
by Joleen Goronkin | Apr 30, 2019 | Other
Who do you want on your team? When I was a kid playing Little League sports, the coaches would hand out trophies at the end of the season – and it was an exciting time! We wondered who would get “Most Valuable Player” or even “Best Team Player” awards. Of course, we...
by Joleen Goronkin | Jan 18, 2019 | Other
Yes – and i’ll show you how. Are meetings a waste of time? Many would agree they are. Why do we spend countless hours in meetings where we are asked to “review” a plan or a task, or “learn” more about a specific topic? Why do managers ask team members to attend...
by Curt Archambault | Dec 4, 2018 | The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
Are you the non-confrontational type? Most of us are inherently afraid of conflict. We have been groomed to feel this way since childhood when we were told to “play nice” and “not upset the other little boys and girls.” And honestly, who likes the negative experience...
by ppstrat | Nov 5, 2018 | Other, PXT Select
When Jenny Scott chose her major at University of Texas at Austin, she envisioned her future at the head of a classroom – and she chose to study Victorian Literature and French. She always liked to train others so teaching was a natural path forward for her. Of...
by ppstrat | Oct 30, 2018 | Other
Bulky binders and complicated messages do not have to be part of your 2019 strategic planning process. Apply this simple process to the organization or a department. Step #1 Are the organizations Vision/Mission/Values clearly written and aligned? Has the team...
by Joleen Goronkin | Oct 23, 2018 | Other, PXT Select
Hiring smart is simply good business. Consider this: the average cost of losing a good employee is, according to CareerBuilder, a costly $29,000. When the red flags that should have been detected during the interview process surface a month or two into the hire, you...
by ppstrat | Oct 20, 2018 | Other
We think it is safe to say that in today’s technologically advanced world, time management continues to be a challenge. The promise that technology will help us gain more control of our lives, has actually added to our to-do lists. On one hand, we do have access to...
by ppstrat | Oct 15, 2018 | Other
I was recently asked to assist in creating training manuals for a restaurant chain about to expand into the world of franchise development. Having up-to-date manuals keeps consistency in execution and operational uniformity, while helping new employees get up to speed...
by ppstrat | Oct 8, 2018 | Other
“Inspiring increased performance has always been my battle cry. In my years as a human resources executive, it was what I got up to do every day. If I didn’t help inspire performance, then I did not do my job.” – Joleen Goronkin, President & CEO...
