The Weekly Workplace

Episode #98: Keeping Employees Engaged Part 2

What would you have time for at the office if nearly 30% of your tasks were automated and didn’t require your attention? According to McKinsey & Company that dream is not too far from a reality. They suggest this is how it could be in about 60% of jobs using artificial intelligence (AI). By allowing AI to complete these menial tasks efficiently, theoretically employees are freed up to work on things like relationships and overall workplace culture. However, nearly half of U.S. adults are still on the fence saying the overall increase in use of AI computer programs in daily life makes them feel equally concerned and excited. In this second of three parts series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss AI, the effects it could have on our workplaces, and the possible impact on employee engagement.
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Episode #97: Keeping Employees Engaged Part 1

Did you know that low employee engagement costs the global economy roughly $8.8 trillion, according to Gallup? They say that’s 9% of global gross domestic product – enough to make the difference between success and failure for humanity. We know employee engagement is just as vital to individual business success too. It’s a fact that employee engagement improves customer satisfaction, profitability, productivity, and reduces employee turnover.  And it starts right away! In this new series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana break down the Gallup 2023 State of the Global Workplace Report as it specifically relates to engagement and they discuss reasons engagement may be continuing to drop in the region while providing suggestions on how to start making some changes.
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References:
Gallup Workplace. (2023). State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report. Gallup.
Golden, Ryan. (2023 February 9). Employee engagement is trending downward. How can HR respond?. HRDrive.
Resources:
Gallup State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report
The Weekly Workplace. (2022 August 3). Episode #56: Turning the Pyramid Upside Down. Missouri Training Institute.
The Weekly Workplace (2022 July 20). Episode #54: Investing at All Levels. Missouri Training Institute. 
The Weekly Workplace (2022 May 11). Episode #46: First Quarter Plummet. Missouri Training Institute.
Gallup State of the Global Workplace: 2021 Report
The Weekly Workplace. (2021 August 18). Episode #18: Engaged or Not Engaged. Missouri Training Institute.

Episode #96: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 4

Good team dynamics include trust, collective decisions, accountability, mutual understanding, and self-corrective behavior.  When consistent and productive behaviors exist, teams work more effectively and with less drama.  In this fourth and final episode of this series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana identify and define what good team dynamics are and what behaviors individuals should contribute to be a good team player.
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Resources: 
The Weekly Workplace. (2023 June 28). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 1. Missouri Training Institute. 
The Weekly Workplace. (2023 July 5). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 2. Missouri Training Institute.
The Weekly Workplace. (2023 July 12). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 3. Missouri Training Institute. 

Episode #95: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 3

In school it was probably easy enough to look around the lunchroom and spot the cliques. Little did we realize we’d also have them in our workplace. CareerBuilder found 43% of employees say their office is populated by cliques. Although cliques are nothing more than a group of people with strong bonds who spend a lot of time together, they can become problematic when the exclusion of others creates rifts in teamwork. In this third episode of the series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss strategies for breaking up disruptive cliques and creating an inclusive environment for your team.
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References:
Kurter, Heidi. (2019 March 28). 4 Tactics to Turn Toxic Cliques Into Collaborative And Inclusive Teams. Forbes. 
Resources: 
The Weekly Workplace. (2023 June 28). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 1. Missouri Training Institute. 
The Weekly Workplace. (2023 July 5). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 2. Missouri Training Institute.

Episode #94: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 2

As a leader, have you noticed behavioral patterns with your team? Does it seem like they’re stuck in conflict “all the time,” or is work getting done, but mediocrely? What you may be experiencing is a team stuck in one particular stage of team development. In this second part of the Teamwork Makes the Dream Work series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss psychologist Dr. Bruce Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development and strategies for moving the team fluidly through each.
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References:
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0022100
Maxwell, John C., (2002 April 5). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. Thomas Nelson, Inc. 
Clifton, Jim & Harter, Jim. (2019 May 7). It's the Manager: Moving From Boss to Coach. Gallup.
Resources:
The Weekly Workplace. (2023 June 28). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 1. Missouri Training Institute. 

Episode #93: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 1

Over two decades old, author John C. Maxwell’s famous quote, “teamwork makes the dream work,” remains just as relevant as ever before. Teamwork offers a larger pool of resources which can produce better solutions and improve efficiency and output. It can foster a feeling of belonging and reduce stress simply by having strong bonds with teammates. The reality is, however, that not all teams have maximized their potential as a high-performing team. As with anything worth having, creating a high-performing team takes work and attention. In this first episode of a new series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana provide a vision for what a high-performing team looks like by identifying productive and unproductive behaviors, and helping leaders determine where to start.
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References
Maxwell, John C., (2002 April 5). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. Thomas Nelson, Inc. 
Sinek, Simon. (2017 May 23). Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't. Penguin Random House LLC.
Clifton, Jim & Harter, Jim. (2019 May 7). It's the Manager: Moving From Boss to Coach. Gallup.

Episode #92: Doing More With Less Part 3

In the final episode of this series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss strategies to maximize resources in the workplace when doing more with less.
This episode is part three of a three-part series.
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References:
The Weekly Workplace. Episode #90: Doing More With Less Part 1. Missouri Training Institute.
The Weekly Workplace. Episode #91: Doing More With Less Part 2. Missouri Training Institute.
Resources:
Robinson, Bryan. (2023 February 7). New Outlook On Burnout For 2023: Limitations On What Managers Can Do. Forbes. 
McKinsey & Company. (2022 May 27). Addressing employee burnout: Are you solving the right problem? McKinsey Health Institute. 
Wigert, Ben. (2020 March 13). Employee Burnout: The Biggest Myth. Gallup Workplace.
Gallup Workplace. (n.d.). Employee Burnout: Causes and Cures. Gallup Workplace.
McIntire, Mac. (2020 July 9). How to Get the Work Done with Fewer Employees. LinkedIn. 

Episode #91: Doing More With Less Part 2

Upskilling. Sounds great, but where should you start? In this second part of a 3-part series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss tools for creating a very clear understanding of what your employees are already working with.
This episode is part two of a three-part series.
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References:
The Weekly Workplace. Episode #90: Doing More With Less Part 1. Missouri Training Institute
Mills, Branden and Asplund, Jim. (2022 December 12). How to Overcome Burnout With Strengths. Gallup CliftonStrengths.