After the period of turmoil surrounding the recent pandemic, employees are unhappier than they’ve ever been. Their team commitment is fading. This trend may be linked to general dissatisfaction as reported by Gallup.

Do you know the difference between missionary and mercenary employees? John Hall touches on this subject in his recent Forbes article and credits Jeff Bezos with coining these terms. Understanding the difference can help you make great hiring decisions.

Being an emotionally intelligent leader is the new normal. Not every person in a leadership position possesses an abundance of this quality. The good news is that you can develop this aspect of your personality and become an outstanding leader.

Employees expect leaders to set great team goals. These goals might be about the number of projects that get completed next month. Or they might target the desired sales increase for the year.

As you think about your leadership objectives for the coming year, are you considering your team? If not, you should be. Now more than ever, employees expect their leaders to set the company course and inspire everyone to do their best.

Managers have a range of resources they can use when it’s time to bring in a new employee. While many company leaders rely on resumes and interviews to find their next team member, there is a better way. These days, the hiring manager toolkit should include assessments.