The Workplace Advisors

Effective performance management is critical to ensuring that your employees not only meet expectations but also continue to develop within your organization. Career pathing is an important element of performance management that often gets overlooked. It’s more than just a tool for promotions—it's about creating a roadmap that helps employees see a future within your organization. Here’s why career pathing should be a key part of your performance management strategy: Aligning Employee Goals with Company Objectives Career pathing allows you to align individual aspirations with the broader goals of the organization. Employees are motivated when they understand how their personal growth contributes to the success of the company, creating a win-win situation. Fostering Continuous Development Career pathing is not a one-time conversation. It encourages continuous development, with regular feedback, skill-building, and opportunities to take on new challenges. This dynamic approach helps employees evolve as your business grows. Valuing Lateral Growth Not all growth is upward. Lateral moves can provide employees with valuable experience across departments or functions, broadening their skills and making them more versatile. Recognizing and offering lateral opportunities is just as important as traditional promotion paths. Tailoring Development Plans Career pathing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each employee’s path should be personalized based on their strengths, interests, and goals. Whether it’s learning new technology or taking on leadership roles, tailoring development plans helps employees feel valued and motivated to contribute to the organization. #employeedevelopment #careerpathing #careerpathways

Automation and workplace trends are the topics at AHTD Association for High Technology Distribution’s Annual 2024 Conference. Critical topic in this day and age!

Constructive disagreement can be powerful! Did you know that healthy disagreement can be a powerful driver of innovation? It’s not about avoiding conflict but approaching it with respect. Encouraging open, civil dialogue allows your team to share diverse perspectives and grow together. 1. Lead with civility. 2. Reward respectful behavior. 3. Address incivility before it harms your team’s dynamic. Let’s foster workplaces where differences in opinion are celebrated, and respect is the standard. #Leadership #WorkplaceCivility #TeamCulture #YourWorkplaceAdvisors

Tomorrow is Thank Your Cleaner Day! As a proud partner of Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI), we’re excited to join in recognizing the incredible contributions of cleaning professionals who keep our workplaces clean, safe, and healthy every day. On October 16th, take a moment to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to the unsung heroes behind the scenes. Whether it's a note, a small token of appreciation, or a simple “thanks,” let’s show our gratitude to those who make a huge difference in our workspaces! #ThankYourCleanerDay #BSCAI #WorkplaceCleanliness #GratitudeInAction https://lnkd.in/gPWMxCMd

Conversations surrounding artificial intelligence (#AI) have surged to the forefront in 2024. As AI continues to evolve, it is crucial to examine its implications for HR. A special thanks to Darin Painter and Dscoop for featuring Claudia St. John's article on this important topic. Check it out to gain insights into how AI is shaping the HR landscape. #FutureofWork #ArtificialIntelligence

Claudia St. John dives into the essential components of an effective performance management system. Whether you’re an employer of a small business or a larger organization, we can help you learn how to: - Evaluate employee performance and provide constructive feedback - Identify resources to support employee development - Set clear and actionable growth goals - Understand different growth paths, including lateral growth, which can be just as valuable as upward mobility - Discover tailored approaches for helping employees learn new technology and develop key skills. #careerpathing #careerpathways #developyouremployees

By fostering a respectful and civil work environment, employers can help ensure that political differences don’t interfere with productivity and employee well-being. Here are several things to consider: Create a Policy: Clearly define your company’s stance on political speech and set guidelines for respectful behavior. Ensure employees understand that political conversations are best kept out of the workplace. Lead by Example: Managers and business leaders should avoid engaging in political discussions and model civil behavior. Limit Political Symbols: Restrict political buttons, t-shirts, or stickers that may provoke debates or division. Encourage Focus: Remind employees that the workplace is for collaboration and meeting business goals, not political debates. #RespectInTheWorkplace #WorkplaceCivility #PositiveWorkCulture

Fantastic FREE webinar opportunity! Facing staffing challenges and an aging workforce? Workflow automation is your solution to bridge the gap, maximize efficiency, and tap into the expertise of your employees. Join this incredible webinar, featuring our own Claudia St. John, where subject matter experts will share insights and actionable strategies on how to: ✅ Bridge the gap between available staff and workload ✅ Leverage your experienced team members’ knowledge ✅ Streamline operations and boost productivity ✅ Improve efficiency and profitability Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNJADDFh Huge shout out to Ricoh USA Graphic Communications & NAPCO Media for making this possible. #PrintingIndustry #WorkflowAutomation #Efficiency #Productivity #StaffingSolutions #Webinar

Great read on the evolving expectations of Gen Z in the workforce! It's clear that flexibility and personalized benefits are becoming essential to attract and retain top talent. Organizations that embrace these shifts — from mental health support to innovative perks like pet insurance and debt relief — are the ones that will thrive in this competitive landscape. Older generations may view these benefits as a luxury, but for today's workforce, it's the new normal. It's time to rethink the traditional approach to benefits and build bridges between generational differences. #GenZWorkforce #WorkplaceFlexibility #EmployeeBenefits #FutureofWork https://lnkd.in/g_3gYR3v

Heads up! Starting January 2025, all 401(k) and 403(b) plans established after December 29, 2022, must include automatic enrollment. This regulatory change aims to boost employee participation in retirement savings, simplify access, and promote financial wellness. Plans created before this date will be exempt from this obligation. SHRM's white paper provides some great takeaways! #RetirementPlanning #AutoEnrollment #EmployeeBenefits #FinancialWellness