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Lack of collaboration is killing your business. There is an imbalance between how much managers say they value collaboration and the actual amount of collaboration. While 75% of leaders rate teamwork and collaboration as “very important”2, only 56% of surveyed employees felt that their organization collaborated enough1. Additionally, only 18% of employees are actually...

Most organizations have established goal setting practices that often start with long-term goals broken down in short-term quarterly or annual goals. This process provides benchmarks for the employees to meet. If the goals are met, then celebrations and bonuses can occur and if not, potential change of staff. This form of goal setting is...

"...With hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you, there are no limits." - Michael Phelps, 23 time Olympic Gold Medalist The greatest athletes in the world and high performers all talk about how self-confidence is the key ingredient for success. Confidence does in fact play a critical...

For nearly 20 years, Fortune magazine and their research and consulting firm, Great Place to Work have been studying the best companies to work for. Each year, they publish a list of the 100 best companies to work for highlighting the benefits certain companies offer such as longer paternity leave, longer vacation, large bonuses...

As an Organizational Performance consulting firm, we understand the importance of cultivating and maintaining an innovative, ethical culture that supports pay equality regardless of gender. Organizational culture drives performance – so in essence, what you do is proof of what you believe. Here at HigherEchelon, we are committed to doing our part to close...