Lisa Tolson

We work at Calendly, of course we're no strangers to the great debate around meetings. 😎 Love 'em or hate 'em, meetings drive teams and business forward. We've thought a lot about how to rethink meeting culture for the better — and now we're sharing our secrets in Fast Company. Go steal our tips! ⬇ #BetterMeetings https://lnkd.in/eE3whJYa

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What is the future of work? Remote and hybrid models have some surprising impacts on the happiness, productivity, and potential of employees. Read Art Markman's latest for Fast Company to see how a groundbreaking study is reshaping work policies! 💻

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Our Chief People Officer, Amy Mosher, shares 8 key elements for creating cultural magic 🌟 in the workplace. From work-life balance 🤝 to transparent leadership 💼, learn how you can transform your culture. Read the full article: https://isolved.co/4fzWIOo

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Leadership isn't about titles - it's about impact. As former tech / product execs, we are uniquely qualified to assess the strategic fit and impact of candidates. Many other firms focus on just filling a seat and moving on. With every leader search, we apply our experience in human-centered design and start with an ideal candidate profile (aka The Purple Gold Persona). We anchor our search here to ensure we find leaders who fit, thrive, adapt, and grow. 📈 Check out some of the key questions we explore when developing the persona. ⬇ Thoughts? How can we help with your next Director+ tech, product/CX, data/AI, or transformation leader? #executivesearch #talentacquisition #techjobs #productleadership #AI

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The stakes are higher than ever when it comes to designing 𝒆𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏; Chief People Officers play a critical role in designing executive pay packages. When navigating the complex world of executive pay, consider the following: 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Avoid letting the CEO design executives’ compensation packages in a silo. Having a well-rounded viewpoint from the Chief People Officer as well as a compensation expert will help factor in market competitiveness, as well as consistency & fairness. 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞: Be prepared to clearly articulate the justifications behind executive pay packages, including the market data, benchmarking results and outside compensation-consultant advice. 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Make sure any new pay increase or decisions align with company and executives’ performance. With increased scrutiny from investors and board members a well-crafted pay package is getting more focus than ever. At Kamsa, we conduct compensation benchmarking studies for executives.  combining technology with a human touch to 🔍 What We Do: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Analyze salary, variable pay, and equity against market trends. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬: Detailed analysis for over 200+ executive roles. 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬: Design bonus incentive plans that drive desired behavior and business results. More info on our services here: https://lnkd.in/eGGyzR_a 

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Is Your Organization Ready for the RTO Push in 2025? The return-to-office debate is intensifying as companies adjust their post-pandemic workplace strategies. But what's the best way to implement an RTO policy? From boosting team collaboration to addressing diversity and inclusion, there’s a lot to consider. 🔑 Key topics covered in our new blog: Why RTO mandates matter Key statistics driving the shift Best practices for managing hybrid teams Overcoming the financial and personal challenges of commuting Learn more about how to design a flexible RTO policy that aligns with your company's goals and culture. #WorkplaceCulture #RTO #EmployeeExperience #HybridWork #FutureOfWork https://lnkd.in/eW57AwP7

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Explore the cutting-edge 2024 DEI trends revolutionizing workplaces! Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest strategies driving diversity, equity, and inclusion. #DEI #Trends2024 #InclusiveWorkplaces

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DON'T BUSINESS CASE ALONE. Before you put that request in front of leadership, check to see if you've tapped into the allies you need to win. 💡 Ops leaders in our InsideOut Design Leader Community shared their success in building business cases that worked, which most often included bringing in partners to support their requests. 🤝 First, ask yourself this: 📈  Who has the data you need to make the best business case? 💲 Finance teams, often seen as barriers, could be the very partner you need to PROVE your case and get funding. Plus, they're more likely to back your request if they get to preview it first! 👏 Though many business cases involve requesting approval for headcount, few ops leaders found their HR teams to be useful collaborators, with an inclination to follow unclear policies or simply support cost-savings instead as impediments to partnership. But allies could be anywhere! And data is crucial to proving business impact.  So be sure to have the right numbers at the ready, and seriously, don't go it alone. 👥 Susie Hall, Kate Gottfried, Aquent, #creativeoperations #leadershipinsights #lightbulbmoments #businesscase #aquentinsideout, #IOLightbulbMomentsSeries Photo by Theo Crazzolara on Unsplash (https://lnkd.in/gf8WntnA)

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What's trending in leadership development? One theme we see across clients is the continued rise of cohort-based learning. In today’s hybrid work environment, where global teams and siloed functions are the norm, leaders are seeking meaningful opportunities to connect and grow alongside their peers. At The Violet Group, we design programs that make peer learning impactful. Our flagship six-month leadership program, for instance, blends individualized coaching with strategic group forums, fostering personalized development and cross-functional collaboration. The result? Leaders emerge with stronger networks, broader perspectives, and actionable tools to thrive in their roles. Interested in learning how cohort-based programs can transform your team? Contact us to explore more! #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipConsulting #LearningAndDevelopment #LeadershipTrends #HRTools

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RTO Mandates, Gen AI & DEI Initiatives are not just Buzzwords for your organization. 🚨 Adapting to the new normal of flexible RTO mandates, leveraging the rise of Gen AI, and fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces are the defining challenges of 2024. These are not just trends, but pivotal shifts that are redefining our workplaces. ➡️ Backed by decades of experience, there is no other comparable product on the market that can give you the rapid and comprehensive actionable insight delivered by the Adapt/Ability Index™. 💡   Contact us for an obligation-free discussion about how the Adapt/Ability Index™ can help reveal hidden risks, productivity bottlenecks, and barriers to change. 📲 #StreamInsights #AdaptAbilityIndex #GenAI #DEI #RTO #TeamPerformance #Adaptability #Growth #Productivity #Performance #Change #Technology #Workplace #Insights #TeamPerformance #ArtificialIntelligence

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"Designing an #accessible, #inclusive interview process for #disabled people and people with different learning styles both widens the talent pool and creates a more equitable workplace. "For hiring managers, this requires a thoughtful and conscientious approach. Where do you begin? What actions can you take to accommodate candidates’ needs? How do you maintain consistent evaluation criteria? And how can you set up an environment where all candidates have opportunities to demonstrate their strengths? "A record share of disabled people were employed in the U.S. last year, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is progress but more can be done, according to Katie Bach, a former nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution who has spent most of her career focused on job creation, access, and quality. "It starts with creating a level playing field in job interviews. 'Offering accommodations to candidates is table stakes,' she says. 'What I see as the next step is not just asking individuals if they need accommodation, but helping candidates think through what kinds of accommodations might be possible.' "Reimagining old, out-moded interview tactics is also key, says Ludmila Praslova, professor of organizational psychology at Vanguard University and the author of The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work. "'We’ve been using the same methods for years without considering what’s truly needed for a specific job and how to identify the right candidate,' she says. After all, the goal of job interviews is to uncover a candidate’s potential and “assess whether that individual has the necessary skills for the role; everything else creates unnecessary barriers.'" Read more for some strategies for making your job interviews fairer and more inclusive: https://lnkd.in/gwiFmTUg #AccessibilityNews #AccessibilityMatters #AccessibilityAwareness #AccessibilityForAll #AccessibleJobs #AccessibleCanada #AccessibleWorld #BreakingBarriers #LevelPlayingField #LPF

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Check out Cor Scheepers (PMP, DASSM) latest insights on Safe Spaces, Strong Teams: Cultivating Psychological Safety. Psychological safety is not just a feel-good concept. It is a strategic advantage that can drive innovation, improve team performance, and enhance overall project management effectiveness. #pmideas #leadership #skills #psychologicalsafety #project #projectmanagement #business #team #safespaces #training #trainingprovider #pmi #apmg https://lnkd.in/dv5tnmiS

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Sometimes we borrow strategies from consumer marketing to solve HR challenges. In this new article, Gerry Murphy shares how leveraging personas can align employee programs with real needs and boost engagement. Have you used personas in your HR work before? #peopleprograms #employeebenefits #totalrewards https://lnkd.in/eVhCX_kf

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2 massive workplace paradigms are about to collide. Second: the full-time vs freelance paradigm is shifting. Sparked by a new workforce trend dubbed “The Great Betrayal” as the most highly-skilled workers ever are now ready to ditch full-time work to better on themselves as independent contractors. #freelance #theGreatBetrayal https://lnkd.in/g9cFxxUN

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