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The best and brightest HR leaders and professionals in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) recently came together in Austin, TX for our Thrive by 15Five event to learn, share and grow. Cara Pelletier, Senior Director of DEIB at 15Five, joined Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategist and Consultant Lily Zheng for a fireside chat about the role of Human Resources at DEIB. Lily shared some amazing insights and tips from her new book, DEI Deconstructed: Your no-nonsense guide to getting the job done and doing it right. Read on for six of our top takeaways from this insightful conversation. 1.…

Scott Barry Kaufmanncognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist and founder of the Center for Human Potential, delivered a keynote address at the recent 15Five Thrive conference in Austin, Texas. Passionate about human potential, Scott spoke about many aspects of his research on personal development and fulfillment, from the value of effort over talent, to embracing inspiration in the workplace, to reframing Abraham Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs. . redefining intelligence Scott Barry Kaufman is perhaps best known for his work redefining intelligence. Simply defined, typical intelligence is our ability to apply knowledge and skills to practical situations; Conventional IQ tests measure…

A formalized goal-setting process is essential for any organization that wants to define and track business objectives and drive high performance. If you're using the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) goal setting framework, you already understand why goal setting and tracking are so important. (If you're new to OKR, check out our OKR Goal Basics blog for a helpful overview.) In this article, we'll focus on the software side of OKRs and how the right tools can help you facilitate a great goal setting process. Read on to learn more about five characteristics we believe are critical to creating and…

This Thursday a technical meeting was held between officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, the Federal Administration of Public Revenues (AFIP) and Banco Nación (BNA) with representatives of the entities that are members of the Liaison Table and the Argentine Agroindustrial Table, with the objective of define aid measures for producers affected by the drought. In his social networks, the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Juan José Bahillo, affirmed that there was "a positive dialogue that allows us to continue working so that in the coming days measures can be announced for producers affected by drought."…

We talk a lot about goals and OKRs at 15Five, because we believe in the value of using a consistent goal-setting framework for high-performing teams. We use OKR internally and embed it into our platform to help keep people, processes and activities across the organization focused on the right priorities. A question we often hear is what role Scrum plays in an OKR process. Are OKR and Scrum similar? What makes them different? Can you do both? In this article, we'll share what you need to know about OKR and Scrum and how an organization can have both processes in…

If you're in the cafeteria sipping shots of espresso this morning because you were up all night worrying about turnover at your company, you're not alone. The latest research from 15Five shows that more than 80% of business leaders believe that a decline in employee retention poses a risk to the success of the company. The Great Upheaval has exhausted many executives and HR leaders, and there isn't enough coffee in the world to solve all the converging talent problems at once. But when an employee leaves the company, is it always a bad thing? What exactly is the difference…

The Argentine Agroindustrial Council (CCA) presented its last report in what is exposed The contribution of agriculture to the domestic economysince, according to the document, in 2022 the agro-industrial complex exported US$ 55,126.3 million. The document highlights that the complexes with the highest increase in exports last year were: the one with the alfalfa, barley, ovoavicola and popcorn corn. While those who registered the biggest fall were: pigsother fruit, citrus (excluding lemon), blueberries and similar fruits. How the drought impacts cattle herds Likewise, it is highlighted that despite the good 2022, there was a drop in the volume of exports…

From Apple's revolutionary smartphone to Ford's reinvention of the automobile, human brilliance and dedication is the only way companies achieve amazing things. That's why struggling to retain talented people can drain an organization's potential. We know turnover is expensive, but its costs aren't just financial: They manifest as lost productivity, decreased innovation, weakened team bonds, and reduced agility. As of 2019, American companies were losing a staggering trillions dollars a year turn around. Worse yet, that number may not even capture the true cost of replacing skilled employees. And turnover has only increased with the labor market disruption of the…

Every time your organization loses a great employee, it hurts. Although some unfortunate turnover is inevitable and expected, when too many of those losses start to add up, the entire employee experience can crumble like dominoes. The impact of employee turnover, particularly regrettable turnover—it can be felt throughout the company, from dips in productivity to hurt team morale. In today's competitive talent market, replacing top performers is difficult and expensive, and high turnover is a serious threat to business success. As a strategic HR leader, you've no doubt felt the pressure to increase employee retention. But the reasons behind the…