Michelle Kankousky

Senior Employee Experience Designer at Insperity

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Michelle Kankousky brings over 20 years of experience in the human resources industry to her current role as Senior Employee Experience Designer at Insperity. In this role, she focuses on the continuous improvement of the culture, technology and physical and remote work environments for Insperity's IT department, and her expertise spans communication, employee relations, performance management, training, onboarding and fostering employee engagement. Kankousky holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Articles by Michelle

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Care for your people: When life stressors and work collide

Common life stressors can distract employees and impact performance. How can businesses support employees and keep common struggles from impacting the workplace?

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From guidance to growth: Coaching strategies that work

Discover how coaching employees can drive growth, improve processes and build a team ready to tackle any challenge with confidence.

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5 common mistakes when creating a change management plan

Are you hiring a new leadership team or expanding your product line? Don't forget about your current employees. Avoid these five change management plan mistakes.

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Resilient leadership that wins: How to thrive through uncertainty and change

What is resilient leadership, and how can you cultivate it in your workforce? Learn to develop this valuable trait within yourself and your employees.

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Employee learning curves: Ways to get employees up to speed fast

Learning curves vary for every employee. Discover practical ways to support growth and confidence, whether someone’s new or shifting into a new role.

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Growth from within: A business leader’s guide to internal mobility

Discover four ways to boost internal mobility, retain top talent and build future leaders – all while strengthening your business from the inside out.

Supporting employees through life stress in today’s always-on world

Life stressors don’t clock out at 9 a.m. Learn how to spot the signs, start the right conversations and create supportive policies that help employees stay balanced – and your business stay strong.

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Mastering remote learning: How to train your team from anywhere

Don't let your remote learning get stale. Here are eight best practices for creating effective and engaging training sessions.

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[Infographic] Leading successful change initiatives

Navigating change initiatives successfully presents an exciting opportunity for growth and transformation. Find all the tools and strategies necessary to empower employees through transitions and lead with confidence.

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Embracing emotional intelligence in HR: A guide for leaders

Discover how fostering emotional intelligence in HR can enhance team dynamics, productivity and overall organizational success.

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Your definitive guide to employee training: Why, when and how

Today's employees want personalized career development and training opportunities. Learn how to make a meaningful program, from identification to execution.

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12 budget-friendly team bonding activities for your business

Looking for team bonding activities to help build trust and strengthen relationships among your workforce? Here are 12 ideas that won’t break the bank.

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7 strategies to boost your leadership skills through self-awareness

Self-awareness as a leader is an important quality. Improve yours and boost your leadership skills with these seven strategies.

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6 Ways to Help New Employees Mesh Well with Their Team

Employee turnover is costly. It is vital that employers have what it takes to retain great talent. Here are six tips to help you ensure your new hires are given the best opportunity to succeed.

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9 Tips for Communicating Decisions You Don’t Agree With

While the rationale for business changes may be for the good of the company, often these decisions are unpopular with your staff. How can you deliver these decisions without undermining your role as team leader and throwing the rest of your leadership team under the bus?