Agile Talent Consulting

If you're responsible for managing people, it means more than overseeing their work product. The best managers - those who are true leaders - see their roles as teachers of staff. As such, it makes sense that we favor a "teacher tip" for supporting staff members learning new skills. I DO - During this step, the teacher literally shows the student how to do something brand new; usually more than once. Instead of long division or writing a solid thesis though, you're showing your staff member how YOU do a task. Afterwards, debrief: What did they see you do? What concrete steps did you take? How did you handle areas of challenge? We Do - In this step, the teacher does the problem collaboratively with the students, eliciting input and feedback along the way. At work, perhaps you're collaboratively planning the meeting or co-facilitating the presentation. Again, debrief after the fact to lock in the learning. You Do - This is the independent worktime in a classroom and your chance to watch your staff member in action at work. It's their turn to do the work solo while you observe. The debrief after is still critical, and should include concrete feedback from you as well as the staff member's reflections. This gradual release works as well in the boardroom as it does in the classroom - try it! #teachertip #managertip #elevatebyagile #leaderdevelopment 

It's World Kindness Day! If you ask us, supporting working parents is one of the best ways employers can celebrate. Some of our favorite options? 1) Provide a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) to make it easier to shoulder the burden of childcare costs. 2) Offer backup care (like Bright Horizons) to support families when their standard child or elderly dependent care falls through. 3) Ensure that paid parental, adoption and surrogacy leave are part of your benefits packages. How does your organization support working parents? #worldkindnessday #workingparents #benefits

We're here to meet the moment for your particular business and we know that requires a strategic, customized approach to human resources...not to mention authentic partnerships that go the distance! Our fractional support services allow your company to benefit from our team's extensive experience WITHOUT the cost and time required to onboard a full time HR hire. We'd love to have you join our list of satisfied clients! Reach out to learn how today.

Have an employee who just isn't meeting expectations? Sometimes, despite your best efforts and clear feedback conversations, you'll experience this scary situation. The good news is that you have options. We advise selecting from 3: 1) Target support by providing additional training or resources - this a great choice when you're pretty sure your employee is simply lacking the skills or knowledge needed to perform at the level you expect. 🧠 2) Up the ante with a performance plan. This more formal process is used to address ongoing performance problems. A strong PIP should include clear goals with deadlines and benchmarks to meeting those goals, as well as consequences if the team member fails to improve. 🗎 3) Let go with a reassignment or termination. We know it really sucks, but sometimes this last resort just needs to happen. DO make sure you're super clear on your company's existing policies (talk to HR and/or your lawyer) before you take this action! 🗙 ❇️If you're struggling with employee performance, Agile can help. We offer individual performance coaching as well as science-backed training designed to support managers with ensuring equitable responses to performance problems. For cases where termination is necessary, we offer guidance and support.❇️ #performanceproblems #performancecoaching #HRtip #performanceimprovement #performanceimprovementplan

Our workshops are a practical, affordable way to rapidly build your team's skill, improve cohesion and culture, and - honestly - have a great time while doing it! Some of our most popular offerings include: ✳️Delegating to Outcomes ✳️Communicating to Be Heard ✳️Change-Making Feedback ✳️Mitigating Biases Through Allyship ✳️Goal-Setting for Results ....and so many more! Reach out to learn if our workshop content may be a fit for your team. 📧info@agiletalentconsulting.com

Thoughtfully integrating new hires is IMPERATIVE to their success and yours. In fact, companies with formal onboarding processes can see 50% greater employee retention and 62% greater productivity among new employees. Here are some of our favorite tips for making onboarding a success. How do you ensure the onboarding experience is exceptional for your new hires? #onboardingtips #onboarding101 #employeeengagement

We have just a few spots left in our Everyday Leadership for Women Cohort beginning in November. We launch on 11/8 - join us! *Did you know? Our leadership development cohorts count as professional development hours for most businesses. Over 50% of our cohorts are filled with leaders sponsored by their workplaces!* Register for this or any of our upcoming cohorts and receive $250 off with discount code "YAY2023"! Still not sure? DM us! We love talking about the work that we do. #womenleaders #leadershipdevelopment #leaderstogether #leadershipopportunity

Ready to level up your leadership? Elevate by Agile can help. We offer customized workshops to upskill entire teams, cohorts of individuals sharing identities to gather and grow together over time, and personalized, 1:1 coaching for people at every stage of their careers. Visit our new 🌐 elevatebyagile.com or 📧 info@agiletalentconsulting.com to learn more about how we can help you on your leadership journey. #leveledupleadership #womenleaders #leadershipdevelopment #careercoaching #careertransition

The CDC says that 7% of adults - that's 18 billion people - have had or currently have long COVID. Defined as experiencing symptoms for at least three months after having the virus, long COVID can be truly debilitating. It's important for employers to know that long COIVD can be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, which means employees are entitled to accommodations if they need them. In addition to the accommodations noted here, employers should work with their staff members to determine what they need to do their jobs and collaboratively discuss what's reasonable. Do you or someone you know have long COVID? How do you deal with it in the workplace? #longCOVID #workplaceillness #ADA #workplaceaccommodations

A PeoplePath research study found that Boomerangs - or high-performing former employees - were a strong talent source for 68% of reporting companies. The remaining 32%? Just haven't thought about it yet! When a high-performing employee leaves, it's easy to want to cut ties with them...but that's a mistake. Alumni rehires are a strong source of excellent talent and the best organizations are smart about maintaining relationships with those people. Do so with these simple steps: ✨Offer to serve as a reference for the departing employee. They'll thank you and remember the gesture. ✨Keep former employee information updated in your HRIS system. ✨Consider a corporate alumni program which reaches out to former employees several times a year. This reminds them why you were a great place to work - and why they may just miss you. How else do you engage with former employees? #boomerangs #rehire #employeesourcing