by Kristen Ireland | May 3, 2022 | Feedback, Leadership
Not long ago, we talked with a group of managers and supervisors about the importance of giving feedback—one of our favorite subjects because it’s such a game-changer for making employees feel valued, appreciated, and inspired to do their best work. We gave the group...
by Kristen Ireland | Feb 1, 2022 | Build Relevant Skills, Change, Leadership
Is there a merger on the horizon for your coop or ag business? If so, congratulations. It’s a big deal when a company grows in size, scope, or industry influence. We know it takes time, energy, and resources to get your teams and systems aligned with the new way of...
by Kristen Ireland | Jan 4, 2022 | Leadership
The start of a new year is always a great time to set new—and, perhaps, bigger—business goals. At People Spark, we’re aiming high with a three-year plan to help 10,000 employees feel inspired, valued, and engaged at work, and by their work. Why focus on employee...
by Kristen Ireland | Dec 7, 2021 | Company Culture, Hire and Keep the Right People, Leadership
If you’ve read some of our earlier blogs, you know we love talking about the myriad ways that leadership development can transform a team or company. Leaders are instrumental in establishing a positive culture where employees feel motivated and empowered. Since...
by Kristen Ireland | Sep 14, 2021 | Company Culture, Leadership
If you keep up with our monthly blogs and newsletters, you may have noticed how often we cite this finding from a Gallup report: There’s a 70% variance between a strong company culture and a lousy one. We love sharing this statistic because it highlights how important...
