Giving Feedback That Actually Lands (Without Making People Defensive)
Discover how to give constructive feedback to enhance employee growth, increase productivity, and improve workplace morale.
Why Performance Reviews Don’t Work—and What You Should Do Instead
Think back to this time last year. You were hopeful, optimistic, and ready to tackle the year ahead. Maybe you had big goals for your team—projects to complete, milestones to hit, and growth targets to reach. You sat down for your annual performance reviews with employees, eager to align on expectations and set the stage for success.
Tips for Giving and Receiving Feedback
Does the thought of giving or receiving feedback make you want to hide? If it does, know that you're not alone. Although it's perfectly normal to get anxious at the thought of giving or receiving feedback (especially if the input is, well, negative), it is possible to live without that anxiety. There's a world where you can confidently give and receive feedback. We want to help you achieve your professional goals at Possibilities Unlocked. We believe it's valuable to offer practical tips to help facilitate easier giving and receiving of feedback.
The Growing Challenge of Employee Disengagement
Employee disengagement is becoming an increasingly critical issue for organizations worldwide. According to recent data from Gallup, employee engagement among U.S. employees has hit an all-time low in 2024, with only 1.8 engaged workers for every actively disengaged worker. This trend poses significant threats to organizational productivity and overall business success.
Job Description vs Job Ads: Why You Need Both
When you need to hire a new team member, you advertise for the job. You post the role on job boards, send out recruiters, and wait for the resumes to roll in. Job ads are a critical part of the hiring process, but they're nothing without a good job description. What is the difference? You're not alone. Employers need job advertisements and job descriptions as separate but interconnected tools for hiring.
Let's look at the difference and how to use high-quality job descriptions and detailed job ads to attract the best candidates to your open positions.
6 HR Tips for Building a Thriving Work Environment
What are some HR tips for building a thriving work environment? There's no denying that HR often gets a bad rap. Many associate the department with mountains of paperwork, imposing policies, and being the bearers of bad news. Yet what if they could be the secret weapon to a happy, high-performing workplace?
At Possibilities Unlocked, we believe in finding the "yes" in HR. Yes, to a culture of engaged employees, a strategic edge that drives results, and a workplace that's not boring. Keep reading as we look at six reliable strategies to address common HR mistakes. We will also show you how to create a place of work where everyone wins.
The Future of Work: Embracing Flexibility and Innovation
Work has changed a lot over the last few years. It used to be that the default was that you worked 9 to 5 in an office in the middle of a city, or possibly 8 to 4, or 8 to 5 with an hour for lunch. People in other industries might work different hours, but if you worked in a normal office, with the evolution of work practices like remote work, flexible schedules, and productivity innovations, the future of work has become increasingly relevant.
Understanding Indiana Payroll and Labor Laws: A Payroll Provider's Perspective
Understanding the state's payroll and labor laws is critical if your business operates in Indiana. These laws were designed by the local government to protect the state's employees and dictate policies such as the minimum wage you must pay your employees, regulations regarding time off and medical leave, what records you have to keep about your employees’ pay, and numerous other details related to how you structure your business.
10 Outside-The-Box Ideas to Reenergize Your Employees
HR is essential for business success, from hiring top talent to creating a great workplace culture. Employees are the engine that powers businesses, which makes progressive HR strategies vital when scaling a startup. If you're looking for ways to optimize your human resources as you scale up, we're excited to share key startup HR strategies and best practices that support and facilitate business growth. Let's dive in!
From Startup to Scaleup: HR Strategies for Growing Businesses
HR is essential for business success, from hiring top talent to creating a great workplace culture. Employees are the engine that powers businesses, which makes progressive HR strategies vital when scaling a startup. If you're looking for ways to optimize your human resources as you scale up, we're excited to share key startup HR strategies and best practices that support and facilitate business growth. Let's dive in!
The Break Room Fridge Saga: A Tale of Leftovers and Labor Laws
Welcome to the jungle, we've got fun and games – and by jungle, I mean the office break room fridge, and by fun and games, I mean the passive-aggressive notes and science experiments masquerading as food. If you've ever dared to venture into the depths of the communal fridge, you know it's not for the faint of heart.