Learn why the traditional approach of fixing underperformers is costing you more than you think, and how redirecting that energy to your top talent creates compounding returns.

Navigate the unique challenges of Q4 employee engagement with strategic approaches that maintain motivation through year-end pressures and holiday distractions.

Transform your Q3 review from mundane assessment to meaningful celebration that energizes teams and sets the stage for continued success.

While kids are adjusting to new classrooms, many working parents are also adjusting to new routines, and managers feel the ripple effect. The start of the school year isn’t just a family milestone; it’s a workplace event, too. For leaders, this season calls for a delicate balance, keeping projects moving forward while showing empathy for the juggling act their teams are performing.

The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, crisp notebooks, and the buzz of first-day excitement, there’s something about the back-to-school season that feels like a reset button. Kids head into classrooms with clear schedules, defined roles, and structured goals that set them up for success. But here’s the question: does your team have that same clarity?

At Activate, we’re obsessed with what we call the Role Review Life Cycle—a practical, repeatable framework that ensures expectations evolve in step with the people and goals they’re tied to.

There’s a quiet truth humming beneath the surface of every workplace: soft skills run the show.

Soft skills are essential, but they can’t do all the heavy lifting alone. Enter Role Review—a refreshingly structured approach that gives performance conversations the clarity and direction they’ve been missing.

Emotional intelligence is the workplace MVP—it helps us navigate tough conversations, build strong relationships, and keep our cool under pressure. But when it comes to preventing burnout? It’s not a solo act.

Just like how a moldy piece of fruit will eventually ruin the whole batch, toxicity in the workplace spreads fast.

Leadership isn’t just about making decisions from the corner office or running meetings with flair; it’s about creating an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and excited to stick around.

I want to share some insights about a game-changing tool that's been making waves in the hiring world: Predictive Index (PI).

Over the past 20 years of working in this field, I've seen firsthand how powerful the right kind of appreciation can be.

I'm Melissa Ortiz, and today I'd like to discuss something that's near and dear to my heart: culture and core values. But probably not in the way you've heard before.

As organizations strive to align talent with the right roles, ensuring employee engagement and retention has become more crucial than ever. Over the past 17 years, I’ve worked in the realm of talent optimization, and one of the most effective strategies I’ve encountered is a simple yet powerful exercise called "Love, Loathe, Learn"—or as I like to call it, "Yays and Yucks."

In the bustling world of small businesses, your greatest asset isn't just your brilliant ideas or innovative products—it's your people.

Welcome to the exciting world of data analytics, where numbers and algorithms work their magic to create happier, more productive workplaces.

What if I told you there’s a tool that can turn managing your small business workforce into a fun and manageable process? Enter the Predictive Index (PI), your new secret weapon for workforce planning.

In today's fast-paced business world, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for small businesses. But what if we told you that the secret to success lies at the intersection of two powerhouse concepts: talent management and organizational agility?

If you've ever wondered how to not only keep your team afloat but thriving in the bustling currents of the corporate world, you’re in the right place.