1 in 4 people say their jobs are the most stressful part of their lives. What is creating stress in the workplace and how can it be resolved? Rajeev Behera, CEO of Reflektive, says that a fear-based work culture where nothing is ever good enough is a main cause of stress in the workplace. This occurs when managers use intimidation tactics, putting more value on the employees that put in the most hours, instead of those who are team players. Rajeev saw this first-hand in his work life before founding Reflektive, a performance management and talent development software company, where
“We have rules.” Was one of the first things a CEO of a highly innovative company that has also won several best place to work awards, said to me when I asked him what the secret sauce was for a best place to work. Honestly, at first thought, I wanted to say, “Really?” He went on to site some examples, but it took me a while to digest and understand, in my please-throw-out-the-employee-handbook type mindset, what he meant and why he was right. And rules don’t have to contradict the need for a certain amount of freedom that is necessary
What’s in your professional development toolbox—and what’s missing? In our latest blog post, we explore how inviting your team into the “why” behind training can transform required learning into meaningful growth. Whether you’re leading educators, engineers, or healthcare teams, the tools may differ, but the framework for success stays the same. Discover how to align development efforts with organizational goals, equip your people with the right resources, and foster a culture of continuous learning. Ready to build a better PD strategy? Start here.
Building Leadership and Compensation Systems The Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission (ATRC) serves ten counties in southwest Alabama, delivering a wide range of services, including workforce development, aging programs, economic development, and transportation planning. To strengthen internal operations and enhance service delivery, ATRC partnered with Horizon Point Consulting (HPC) in 2022 to improve organizational effectiveness through a comprehensive review and redesign of its people practices. The engagement began with a full audit of ATRC’s human resources systems, focusing on identifying talent management priorities and evaluating personnel policies. As part of this process, HPC facilitated a session to establish core operating values to
What can a trip to the dentist teach us about leadership? A lot, it turns out. In this blog post, we explore how creating psychological safety—just like a great pediatric dental team does—can boost motivation, trust, and performance at work. Learn why safety and healthy conflict go hand-in-hand, and how vulnerability and structure help teams align (even when they disagree). If you’re ready to build a culture where people feel energized, engaged, and empowered to speak up, this one’s for you.