Resources

These guides, checklists, and more provide actionable insights on a variety of critical workforce topics.

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Guides

From Old-School Managers to People-Centric Leaders: Where Do YOU Stand?

The role of a manger is different than it has ever been before. Describing the past few years as a mere disruptor, catalyst, or accelerator almost seems like an understatement. In this eBook we dive into the characteristics of a people-centric leader, and what you can do to be a more modern manager in the always-evolving workplace.

8 Ways to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

We hope that this eBook inspires you to spend some time investing in your own Emotional Intelligence, as well as that of your teams. We believe the returns will be substantial for you, for them, and for your organization.

Managers and Their Employees' Mental Health

We asked our advisory board composed of global HR and workforce management experts "What can managers do to support employees’ mental health?" and compiled it into one easy-to-read ebook, just for you!

Improving 1:1s with Your Direct Reports

This guide was created because there are too many managers out there who have never been taught or trained on how to hold impactful 1:1s — which increase trust and build meaningful relationships with those you work with. 1:1s are a critical way for managers to develop trust and demonstrate that they care for employees.

Banking on Trust

In this ebook, you’ll learn just how important trust in the workplace is and you’ll discover key strategies that will help both you and your people succeed every day. Trust is like a bank account, and your deposits (and withdrawals) go a long way in keeping employees engaged, happy, and productive. Download the complimentary ebook today and start banking on trust!

Successful Onboarding Experience

A successful onboarding experience is crucial to giving your new employee the tools they’ll use to build a foundation for their new role and more importantly a sense of inclusion and belonging. You can begin implementing these proven tips to better the workplace experience for the employees at your company, today!

HCM 360

The workplace has changed over the last two decades and so has the workload and demands put on the workforce. Because of these complexities, executives are looking for HCM guidance and best practices beyond "just" a software solution. The HCM360 will help you solve pressing questions, identify how future ready your organization is, and enable actionable change.

Expert Guide to Mentoring Remote & Frontline Employees

We asked our advisory board composed of global HR and workforce management experts "What’s the best way for managersto mentor employees who work onthe frontlines and/or who work ina remote environment?" and compiled it into one easy-to-read ebook, just for you!

Managing Employees Through Grief

What’s the best way for managers to support their employees when they're coping through grief? We asked that question to our colleague, Adam Menne. Adam is not only is a senior director of technical solutions at UKG, but is also a chaplain outside of work.

Quizzes

Wellbeing self-care assessment

In an unpredictable world full of constant change and challenges, people are tasked with the enormous pressure of prioritizing the needs of their work life and their home life. As a result, many people neglect their own needs, leading to burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm.

What dog breed are you, based on your managerial style?

Where do you fall on the continuum from old-school manager to people-centric leader. Are you a German Shepard or Golden Retriever? Are you a Labradoodle or Border Collie? Take our assessment to find out!

What's your level of emotional intelligence?

Emotional Intelligence or EI is a person’s ability to be aware of their emotions, understand their emotions, and be able to manage those emotions. Why is EI important? Being able to successfully understand and manage emotions help to make one successful. Take the following assessment below to learn your strengths and areas of growth opportunities.

What Kind of People Manager Are You?

Here, at The Workforce Institute, we believe creating great experiences is possible in any workplace. That's why we've curated a free quiz to help you figure out what kind of people leader you are. The results may just surprise you! You'll also receive actionable tips you can implement immediately.

Checklists

2024 Megatrends and Predictions Checklist

Description: After several years of historic workplace challenges, optimism tentatively returns. With this mix of more upbeat findings and less severe (though persistent) challenges, 2024 will offer a unique opportunity for organizations to differentiate themselves from the pack by following through on the much-heralded pronouncements they have made over the past several years about becoming more human-centric. Download the 2024 Megatrends and Predictions checklist to better navigate the upcoming trends.

Self-Care Health Check

Description: In an unpredictable world full of constant change and challenges, leaders are tasked with the enormous pressure of prioritizing the needs of their people while sustaining and growing the business. As a result, many leaders neglect their own needs, leading to burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm. Because you are the only you there is, it is essential to place a high priority on your own well being. Performing a 5-part self care health check can help you take proactive steps to better well being!

Attracting Talent Checklist

The news about talent challenges are unavoidable for employers today. In fact, the jobseekers of today have more choices than ever before, leaving many organizations wondering how to approach their talent acquisition strategies more effectively. Performing a 3-part talent acquisition health check can help organizations get ahead of this dilemma and prepare for the future.


IDEA Framework — Big Data: The Mystery, The Myth, The Magic

Many organizations find themselves with a disconnect between what’s expected out of their data and what’s available, HR professionals can help bridge the gap. The IDEA Framework is designed to help HR identify how their people information is collected, stored, managed and shared.


Books

Read what workforce experts have learned on the front lines.

Being Present: A Practical Guide for Transforming the Employee Experience of Your Frontline Workforce (2019)

The newest book from The Workforce Institute, Being Present: A Practical Guide for Transforming the Employee Experience of Your Frontline Workforce, is a rich collection of guiding ideas, advice, and best practices focused on improving people’s lives at work, specifically the lives of frontline workers.

These are the individuals who must be present every day to do their jobs, and who make up the majority of the global workforce. Yet they are not as frequently considered in discussions about work-life balance, career growth, employee experience, and creative benefits.

Challenging yesterday’s mindset while strategically looking at the future of work, this book offers eye-opening insights on the positive outcomes for employers who invest in their workers’ experience. Written by some of today’s most respected leaders and practitioners in human resources, workplace technology, and the future of work, the authors share new ways to create and build frontline workplace capability, productivity, performance, empowerment, and trust.


It’s All About Bob(bie): Strategies for Winning With Your Employees (2015)

This is the third book from The Workforce Institute. Published in 2015, it builds on the actionable best practices for developing and retaining a competitive 21st century workforce that were first mentioned in the Institute’s book Elements of Successful Organizations and Creating the Workforce and Results You Seek.

Through characters Bob and Bobbie, the reader is cleverly introduced to an insightful anthology of practical ideas and innovative leadership practices that create organizational success by focusing on investment in employees. Written by some of today’s most respected leaders in workforce planning, HR, and HCM, the book is a how-to guide to creating that virtuous cycle in your workplace for everybody from the frontline workforce to the CEO.


Elements of Successful Organizations (2011)

This is the third book from The Workforce Institute. Published in 2015, it builds on the actionable best practices for developing and retaining a competitive 21st century workforce that were first mentioned in the Institute’s book Elements of Successful Organizations and Creating the Workforce and Results You Seek.

Through characters Bob and Bobbie, the reader is cleverly introduced to an insightful anthology of practical ideas and innovative leadership practices that create organizational success by focusing on investment in employees. Written by some of today’s most respected leaders in workforce planning, HR, and HCM, the book is a how-to guide to creating that virtuous cycle in your workplace for everybody from the frontline workforce to the CEO.


Creating the Workforce – and Results – You Seek (2010)

Creating the Workforce and Results You Seek is an insightful anthology written by some of today’s most distinguished thought leaders in human capital management. The perspectives in this book represent ways of growing and sustaining a cohesive foundation for managing your organization s most valuable, and expensive strategic asset.


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