“Invisible” employees

Who disappears from bosses’ radars? One in ten respondents cannot recall a situation when someone has praised them. One in five has trouble recalling when someone has criticised their work. The most ‘invisible’ employees are those in manufacturing and the public sector, as well as the oldest – in terms of age and seniority. The […]

Why does feedback not work?

What do you take into account to make the feedback you give to employees (including the positive ones) work? How often have you heard from job applicants that the opportunity to develop is what motivates them most and that this is what they expect from their future employer? Why, then, do so many employees not […]

Empathy – a desirable factor

Many leaders mistakenly believe that empathy is innate and cannot be worked on. One either has it or one does not. This ability to see and understand another person’s emotions and feelings is a quality that we can consciously work on and shape, including in our professional lives. It helps to change our perspective, also […]

Iwona Grochowska-How to value employees- NAIS

In the latest episode of the podcast ‘Personal Development for Everyone,’ I had the pleasure of sharing my experiences and perspectives with Maciej Filipkowski. The conversation focused on topics related to building a culture of appreciation, motivation in the workplace and team development. During this inspiring meeting, we also touched on my fascination with the […]