Employee Productivity

The Feedback Loop No One's Coaching For: Giving Performance Reviews to an AI Employee

Most executives can now name the AI agent handling their expense reports, drafting their first-pass contracts, or triaging their inbox. Fewer can say what a “good quarter” looks like for that agent, or what happens when it quietly underperforms. While executive teams have gotten comfortable deploying AI colleagues, they have not yet gotten comfortable evaluating them. The scale of the shift explains the urgency. Gartner projects that by the end of 2026, 40% of enterprise appl

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How Executives Are Using AI to Gain Organizational Visibility

It is May, and somewhere in your organization, something is quietly off. You can feel it in the slightly too-polished status updates, in the meetings that end without anyone owning anything, and in the YTD results that look acceptable on paper but have left you with a nagging sense that you're not seeing the full picture. You set the goals, held the meetings, and asked the right questions. Yet standing at the midpoint of the year, you find yourself running on instinct more th

May 79 min read

3 Trends Shaping Workplace Engagement

In recognition of Severin Sorensen's, "The Talent Palette: Your Business Guide to Hiring Difference-Making Employees," a reservoir of actionable talent insights from the visionary behind AreteCoach.io, we delve into three strategic trends aimed at enhancing workplace satisfaction and igniting the passion of top-tier talent—once they're on board. The ongoing quest for talent development methods that offer a competitive edge remains a top priority for executives, HR professiona

Aug 16, 202411 min read

Maximizing Quality Time: 30 Strategies for Encouraging Work-Life Balance

In the quest for heightened productivity and employee satisfaction, the intricate balance between work and personal life has emerged as a...

May 22, 20244 min read

Embracing Applied Axiology in Business: Insights from Dr. Randy Ross

In this insight article, we draw upon a conversation from Episode #1169 of the Arete Coach Podcast, featuring Dr. Randy Ross. Renowned for his transformative work in corporate culture and executive coaching, Dr. Ross discusses the profound concept of Applied Axiology, as highlighted in his book "Remarkable." This philosophy places a strong emphasis on the significance of values within business practices and leadership. Through the exploration of creativity, positivity, sustai

Mar 22, 20245 min read

Eliminating Employee Time Theft: How to Prevent Dual Employment

In a previous insight article published on AreteCoach.io, “Are Your Remote Workers Working Two Full-Time Jobs, Reducing Your Efforts, and Doubling Their Pay?,” we examined the growing trend of dual employment. In research, we found one creative employee who had accepted 10 contract positions as a full-time software developer, who was working an average of 3 hours per week per contract, banking over $1.5 million in compensation. While this developer knew he’d likely be termina

Dec 21, 202313 min read