Everything changes when given time. Interests, people, society, music, technology, and so on, all change. The workplace is no exception, with change not just being present, but expected. Part of what contributes to those changes are the perspectives and knowledge of the workforce. As different generations enter the workforce, they bring their own experience. The…

The heart of human excellence often begins to beat when you discover a pursuit that absorbs you, frees you, challenges you, or gives you a sense of meaning, joy, or passion. Terry Orlick “Where do you hope to be in five years?” It’s a common question asked during interviews and goal setting conversations with employees. …

An analogy we like to use about building trust and integrity is having change in your pocket. Every time you do something that builds trust or helps people align with you, you collect change in your pocket. It could be a quarter here or a dime there for your promises made and kept. You want…

On Purpose leaders must own and lead the behaviors that shape the culture of an organization.  They’re accountable for creating the experiences of employees, customers, and the communities they serve.  This is the badge of honor that comes with being a leader.  The reality is that organizations become “Shadows of their Leaders.” It’s a heavy…

Organizations today do not always consider the cost to real people who are being exited from the company and many more strongly underestimate the impact these actions have on their brand and on those who remain with the company. For organizations that do not provide meaningful outplacement services, the level of distrust both within and…

Outplacement is Good for Your Business A strong employer brand is critical to attracting the best talent, and in this job market, it means more than ever. Studies show that nearly 70% of employees share their poor layoff experience with others. By ensuring that your exiting employees are immediately focusing on their careers, rather than…

As we near the end of what, by all accounts, has been a tough year, many leaders are hoping to realize efficiencies and ensure maximum effectiveness wherever possible. This includes getting the most out of each and every employee. Because of this, the world of coaching continues to have a broader and more impactful role…

The job search world has changed dramatically in 2020 – swinging from a market favoring  job seekers, to a pandemic-induced free for all. With the number of job searchers at historic levels and times of uncertainty for employers, it’s more important than ever to have a solid plan for how to land a job. One…

BROOKFIELD, WI (August 24, 2020) – The LAK Group, a leading management consulting firm, is proud to announce that Merrick Pearson has joined the firm as its Marketing Director. “I look forward to leveraging my knowledge and experience in both marketing and talent management to help the LAK Group and our clients drive their businesses…

Becoming an employer of choice relies heavily on getting better at selecting the talent and developing the leaders to lead a culture that inspires people and delivers an employment experience that drives retention and employer brand. With all the challenges facing organizations, it is important to not make this more complicated than it needs to…

Many corporate leaders are dusting themselves off, picking themselves up after a crazy time, and are trying to look towards the future. The most important thing you can do right now, is focus on those people who have ridden out the storm with you and upended their lives to get you through, your employees. They…