From Day One to Long-Term Success: 5 Onboarding Tips that Boost New Employee Productivity and Retention
The Importance of Onboarding. Are your new hires feeling more like deer in the headlights than welcomed team members? You’re not alone. Onboarding new hires is tough! It requires advanced planning and buy-in from multiple players on your staff. But when they get it right, it pays off. In a report commissioned by Glassdoor, the […]
Beyond Traits – 3 Special Insights Omnia Offers to Give You a Hiring Edge
At Omnia, we know the value of behavioral assessments in giving you a hiring and management edge. Of course we do! It’s our business. With nearly 40 years in the field, a team with decades of experience (which is itself proof of the power of assessments!), and an assessment that has been independently validated three […]
Building High-Performing Teams: Enhancing Communication and Collaboration with Personality Awareness
Effective communication is the backbone of successful team collaboration. With diverse teams, understanding and leveraging different personality types can significantly enhance how we communicate and work together. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of open communication channels, the role of personality in communication, and practical steps to improve team dynamics and collaboration. Understanding Open […]
Satisfaction by Design: The Value of Crafting Roles Aligned with Individual Personalities
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you had to “overcome” your natural personality traits to be successful? For example, a reserved introvert attending a networking event or a cautious, risk-averse person going skydiving. Of course, there can be a sense of exhilaration and accomplishment when you stretch yourself by rising to […]
Supporting Mental Wellness on the Job: Working Together as a Team to Prevent and Recover from Burnout
May is Mental Health Awareness month, which makes it a good time to discuss an issue that can arise in any job or industry: Burnout. The modern professional landscape is a demanding one. We juggle constant connectivity, ever-increasing workloads, and the pressure to excel in a competitive environment. It’s no surprise, then, that professional burnout […]
Agile Teams, Thriving Business: 5 Ways Personality Insights Can Help You Guide Employees Through Change
If these last few years have taught us anything, it’s that change is a constant. I can’t count the number of “new normals” we’ve had to adjust to — then readjust to make way for a newer normal. Even before the year that shall not be named, change has always been a perpetual part of […]
Celebrating Support Staff Everywhere: 5 Strategies for Virtual and In-Office Teams
Let’s discuss the team members who are responsible for managing schedules, coordinating logistics, and delivering the essential services that are fundamental to your company’s success. While their roles are not always directly associated with generating profits or interacting with clients face-to-face, their contributions are irreplaceable. Without them, the company would grind to a halt in […]
Sparking Innovation: Discovering the Creative Potential in Each Personality
Ingenuity and fresh ideas are essential for growth and progress within a company, and bringing the creative spirit that’s necessary for innovation to life is a team effort. Everyone needs to play a part in contributing to an organization’s advancement and goals to feel invested in bringing them to fruition. Though not everyone has the […]
How to Unleash Your Employees’ Passion While Strengthening Your Organization
You hire each employee to fulfill a specific role within your organization. And, with rare exceptions, most of your team members want to meet or exceed your expectations. But they also want more. Your employees yearn to feel a deep passion for their work and to be inspired by your company’s mission. They long to […]
Beyond Resumes: The Omnia Advantage in Hiring and Onboarding
Hiring a new employee can feel a lot like a guessing game. Sure, you study resumes, conduct interviews, and check references, but it often still feels like you’re taking your chances and hoping for the best. After all, job applicants can (and do) fudge resumes, candidates do their best to say all the right things […]
