Michelle Kankousky

Employee Experience Designer | Houston, Texas

Michelle began her career in March of 2011. She has been working in the HR industry for more than 16 years, focusing on employee relations, performance management, training, onboarding and employee engagement. Currently, she holds the role of talent manager, talent development at Insperity, where she focuses on the leadership development of corporate employees. Michelle holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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.

Leadership and management

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.

Training and performance

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.

Training and performance

[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.

Leadership and management

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.

Leadership and management

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.

Training and performance

Resilient leadership: Strategies for thriving in a changing business landscape

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

Leadership and management

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.

Leadership and management

Care for your people: When life stressors and work collide

Common life stressors, especially during a busy holiday season, can distract employees and impact performance. How can businesses support employees and keep common struggles from impacting the workplace?

Leadership and management

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

Clear your employee learning curve of roadblocks with creative probationary period practices.

Training and performance

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.

Training and performance

4 ways to encourage internal mobility for your employees – and why you should

Is attrition a problem in your company? If you don’t showcase growth opportunities, employees may assume they don’t exist and leave. These 4 tips can help.

Training and performance

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.

Leadership and management

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.

Training and performance

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?

Leadership and management

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