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S ome coworkers are so outstandingly disagreeable every day and in every way that they spoil our very enjoyment of work. Our upcoming webinar discusses the techniques and strategies of dealing with difficult people at work and managing a dysfunctional workplace . The webinar covers the following key areas: ·          Employee management simplified - spotting the difference between merely disagreeable or difficult, thoroughly disagreeable, and dysfunctional ·          The difference between passive, assertive, angry and the most dangerous of all - passive aggressive ·          How to know when things are inordinately out of hand and to ask for help LEARNING OBJECTIVES This webinar covers tips for when you have to work with someone who entangles your work life with their own to the extent that 9-5, or maybe after, you're carrying their "baggage" as if it...

OVERVIEW We often spend more time with our coworkers than our families. But some coworkers are so outstandingly disagreeable every day and in every way that they spoil our very enjoyment of work. So how can you set up your work life to minimize the effects these disgruntled dysfunctional persons have on your work days? We'll cover how to deal with toxic co-workers, from those who are thoroughly disagreeable to those whose conduct may be so extreme to the point of dysfunctional in that they interfere with an employee's abilities to accomplish their goals and company objectives. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Let's face it, annoying people are everywhere and anyone can be annoying in some regard, and someday everyone will be "difficult" for some reason or another. Because even the best of workplaces have everyday annoyances and aggravations. But some coworkers can't seem to adhere to recognized principles of manners, professionalism and teamwork and would b...

Kim Busse Kim Busse Key Relationship Manager at The Omnia Group Years of Experience:  25+ years Areas of Expertise:  Human Resource Management and Business Development  Kim Busse  is the Key Relationship Manager at The Omnia Group, an employee selection and management consulting fi rm. In her current role, Kim partners with her clients to select top talent, manage more effectively, build high-performance teams, and succession planning using behavioral assessment tools/concepts. Utilizing over 25 years of human resource management  and business development experiences, she has provided guidance to hundreds of businesses in a wide range of industries, including insurance, financial services, automotive, staffing, and healthcare. She provides training on subjects such as leadership development, conflict resolution, and employee engagement.

Employee Wellness Program Employee wellness program is a growing trend these days. Organizations are realizing the fact that healthy employees are more efficient and productive and, thus, designing an  effective employee wellness program  is essential. However, even if the organizations are aiming the right thing, not many have the right knowledge and experience to implement a successful program. Often the employee wellness programs look good on paper – organized, streamlined and calculated – but not all succeed practically. Switching to a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy and employees often do not consider such ideas of change. For an employer it’s a challenging task to truly influence the lifestyle and behavior of employees in a way that it changes them for good. Here are certain tips for designing and implementing a successful employee wellness program for your organization: Analyze the Needs Instead of guessing what your employees need for a healthy lifestyle, a...

Artificial Intelligence Among a myriad of emerging technologies, artificial intelligence is a prominent one that promises advancements in a number of industries. Artificial Intelligence (AI), also known as machine intelligence, is the intelligence demonstrated by machines. The devices understand the environment and take actions which maximize the chances of achieving goals successfully. Although AI has automated a number of jobs in recent years, it is also playing a major role in making the workplaces better.  Implementation of AI in many processes  is still in a nascent stage but if developed in the right ways it could help companies identify the issues that hamper employee productivity and efficiency. How AI could impact workers? Combining AI with other technologies like 3D printing and robotics could help in making the production of goods and services more efficient. While advanced robotics can perform manual tasks, AI machines can also be trained to perform a n...

OVERVIEW Your company spends lots of time and money on designing, developing and implementing your employee engagement surveys , and as an employer you look for ways to maximize your ROI. Our upcoming webinar discusses the practices needed for following through on the results from your employee engagement survey. The webinar covers the following key areas: ·          Identifying the barriers to successful survey follow through ·          How to apply best survey implementation practices ·          Steps needed to connect engagement opportunities and initiatives to your bottom line LEARNING OBJECTIVES This webinar will cover the practices needed for following through on the results from your employee engagement survey. In this webinar, you will learn what to do to get the successful follow through needed for impactful employee engagement initiatives...

Over the last decade, the role of Human Resources has changed tremendously. Gone are the days when it was all about people management - hiring employees , negotiating pay, managing payroll and settling disputes. Lately, HR has emerged as strategic business partner that assists in crucial business decisions and helps organizations succeed in the highly competitive market. It has also embraced technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Big Data to churn out business solutions that benefit the company and its employees in multiple ways. Let's have a look at the aspects that are being actively handled by HR professionals today, besides the usual ones. Aligning Team Objectives with Business Needs The business landscape is rapidly changing and this has urged the HR department to evolve and adapt to the changing business needs. There is a growing need for dynamic employee management which includes developing effective teams and assisting them to align their work with conti...

OVERVIEW Your company spends lots of time and money on designing, developing and implementing your employee engagement , experience and pulse surveys. Join us to find out  how to maximize  that investment by leading accountability through the follow-through phase. Learn the top five most important steps to take to get the follow-through you’re looking for. Employees who are well supported and committed to their organization will go above and beyond to see the organization’s mission fulfilled. It is important to provide them with what they need to engage in their work and to stay engaged. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Satisfied employees are not the same as engaged employees. If your employees are not engaged, then they are not committed and may be willing to take another job that offers a little more pay. If you want to drive your business results, you need to know how to get the follow-through from your employee engagement survey data and develop an action plan to improv...

If, in spite of having all the right strategies and policies in place, your company is suffering losses and, even worse, the skilled employees are leaving your organization, you need to shift your focus towards the managers of your organization. The success of an organization is highly dependent on its managers but, unfortunately, not all managers are manager material. Employee management is an art and not every professional promoted to the position of manager can master this art. Ineffective managers can severely damage your organization’s productivity and performance, and create unnecessary stress in ways that never directly point towards the manager. A recent survey suggested that 70% of employees leave the organization voluntarily due to a bad manager. Once you identify the bad managers of your organization, your priority task should be to get rid of him and hire an efficient one. However,  simple it may sound but this ‘identification’ is often the hardest part of th...

OVERVIEW How can you set up your work life to minimize the effects disgruntled dysfunctional persons have on your work days? Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to deal with toxic co-workers and manage everyday annoyances and aggravations in the workplace. Key points to be covered in the webinar: ·          Spotting the difference between merely disagreeable or difficult, thoroughly disagreeable, and dysfunctional. ·          The difference between passive, assertive, angry and the most dangerous of all - passive aggressive. ·          What to do about bullies, backstabbers, belittlers and the bitter ones.                                         ...