Category: Leadership & Coaching

As 2024 draws to a close, it's easy to feel a sense of unease when reflecting on the state of the labor market.

Starting a new job can be exciting, but it often comes with the challenge of adapting to new communication styles. Adjusting can feel a little overwhelming, whether it’s figuring out how to thrive in a meeting-heavy environment or getting the hang of a new tool. If you’re coming from a role where you felt like you had everything running smoothly, it’s normal for these changes to throw off your rhythm. The good news? With the right approach and support, both new employees and employers can make the transition a whole lot smoother. For Employees: Tips for Navigating New Communication Styles

Attracting and retaining top talent is a critical priority for businesses striving to maintain a competitive edge and executive leadership team. Companies must adapt and innovate to meet the expectations of prospective and current executives.

Integrating new hires into your team can be a rewarding yet delicate process. While new talent brings new perspectives and energy, they may also encounter common pitfalls that can impede their success. As employers, it's essential to understand these challenges and actively support your new team members in navigating them effectively.

To avoid the risks of assuming that new hires can simply figure things out on their own, organizations must prioritize proactive support and guidance from the outset. This includes assigning coaches, mentors or buddies to assist new employees, providing comprehensive onboarding programs, and fostering a culture of open communication and collaboration.

In professional development, Keynote offers a trifecta of distinctive services—Hogan assessments, DISC profiling, and 360 Reviews. Each of these offerings stands as a unique and powerful tool, contributing to a nuanced understanding of individual and team dynamics within the workplace.

Professional facilitation services play a pivotal role, offering a nuanced blend of coaching and facilitation to drive organizations toward their goals.

The value of coaching extends far beyond the initial onboarding and integration phase.

The hybrid work model is becoming ever more popular, especially with the mandate by the Government of Canada and many of the major Canadian banks and companies using hybrid work models that combine remote and in-person work. What does this mean for executives? 

3 benefits of a structured executive integration program to better help you integrate your new executives and set them up for long-term success at your organization.