Jennise Chaffold

Manager, Performance Improvement at Insperity

Jennise has more than 20 years of leadership experience in helping organizations align processes and people with strategy. Her work includes performance and needs analysis, intervention design, change management, implementation planning and evaluation of major initiatives. Prior to joining Insperity, Jennise held positions in healthcare administration including quality/risk, records management and executive management.

Articles by Jennise

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8 of the biggest threats to employee productivity

Struggling with low employee productivity? Learn about some of the most common workplace productivity killers and how to eliminate them for a more effective workforce.

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7 strategies to enhance productivity with agile performance management

Learn how agile performance management transforms work culture, boosts productivity and fosters innovation with these seven strategies.

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Thinking about a 360-degree review process? Here’s what to consider

Midyear check-ins ahead? Take a closer look at the 360-degree employee review process—plus the pros and cons of using it.

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How to downsize your workforce thoughtfully and effectively

Downsizing is tricky. Learn practical strategies to lead your team through a downsizing with empathy, transparency and a clear plan for moving forward.

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Onboarding dispersed teams: How to set new hires up for success anywhere

Effectively onboard dispersed teams with strategies to boost connection, engagement and productivity – no matter where your employees are located.

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How to talk to employees nervous about job security

Are your employees worried about what economic uncertainty means for their job security? Here are six tips to open dialogue and ease concerns.

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11 things not to do when leading a video meeting

Video meetings feeling dull? Make sure to avoid these common missteps that make remote meetings fall flat.

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Managing a business in a recession: 5 strategies

Managing a business in a recession can present unique challenges for business owners. Here’s five strategies to build a more resilient company.

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Is radical transparency right for your business?

Radical transparency can build trust, loyalty and commitment with your employees and customers, but could it leave your company overexposed? Find out here.

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Are toxic employees ruining your workplace?

Left unattended, problem behavior from one employee can render it impossible for everyone else to be productive. Find out how to manage these individuals.

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4 leadership listening skills of top managers

Cultivate the art of active listening on your path to becoming a great leader. Here are 4 techniques to improve your leadership listening skills.

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How to coach employees who don’t think they need help

Do you have an employee who’s unwilling to accept help or learn something new? Find out the basic things you can do that will make a difference.

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Leadership vs. Management: How to Strike the Right Balance in Your Business

Being a leader sounds exciting, powerful. Everyone wants to be a leader. Being a manager, the one who plans and organizes, sounds boring. Here’s why it’s important to be good at both.