How a global pandemic could transform our understanding and conversations around mental health
The entire globe is still reeling from the collective experience of the coronavirus pandemic. For two years, we were forced to adapt to many things extraordinary. More time at home. More time away from family and friends. Life came to a sudden halt and then lingered from uncertainty to cautiousness. For some, work continued but […]
Why Inclusion is the most important facet of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs have been in place since the 1960’s in the employment landscape. However, in the last few years, companies have begun implementing it as a core business function. According to a report from McKinsey, companies with diverse workforces have financially outperformed non diverse workforces by 36%. The business case for […]
You’re never too old
With heightened sensitivity surrounding diversity in all aspects of life these days, most topics usually lead to racial bias and gender equality. However, age is often the forgotten class when it comes to creating an inclusive workplace. What exactly is ageism? Ageism, or age discrimination, is prejudice on the basis of someone’s age; whether it […]
Millennials: Shaping the future of the workplace
Millennials now make up a third of the workforce. So, what should that mean for businesses looking to hire and retain these younger employees? It seems that every generation has concerns about the generations that follow. And just because a generation is different than the one prior, it doesn’t necessarily have to mean worse. Millennials, […]
Why and How You Should be Hiring Self-Motivated Employees
Self-motivation by pure definition alone means having the initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without prodding or supervision. Nothing means more to a remote team manager in these unprecedented times than having employees who can work hard without the need for close supervision. Because once hired, these self-motivators will not only get […]
In With the New: A Fresh Take on Performance Management Practices
As discussed in the previous article, “Out with the Old: Performance Management Trends to Ditch in 2020,” the concept of Performance Management is basically the way an employer uses guidance and feedback to steer their employees toward accomplishing their objectives. So if old techniques such as yearly evaluations and rankings are “out,” then what’s “in” […]
The COVID-19 crisis: How Mj3’s clients and other companies across the globe are stepping up to help
Our team knows that COVID-19 has brought much uncertainty and confusion in the recent weeks. As we continue to feel the impact of this global shift, Mj3Partners remains committed to ensuring that you will be ready to fill roles when we are back to business as usual. First and foremost, we want to give a […]
Out with the Old: Performance Management Trends to Ditch in 2020
As long as businesses have existed, there has been a need for employers and employees to communicate, collaborate, plan, and adjust. This ongoing back-and-forth interaction falls under the concept of Performance Management, which at its essence is simply the way an employer uses guidance and feedback to steer their employees toward accomplishing their objectives. As […]
Working With Purpose: What Employee Engagement Is Truly About
A term often thrown around in the corporate universe is “employee engagement,” and though it’s often treated as a singular concept, it’s really just a cog in a bigger machine that doesn’t fully function without all of its parts. By simple definition, to engage means to occupy attention, to attract, to please. If you Google […]
Organizational Design – What’s Best for Your Company?
Until very recently most companies utilized a hierarchical organizational structure. Well, times they are a changin’. Companies are moving toward a more level organizational design composed of interactive teams that work in a much more collaborative manner. In the past most organization designs were more of a simple structure that was authority from the top […]