Articles by Brian Westfall

Thrive: A Capterra Podcast – Episode 3: How Inclusive Culture Engages Teams and the Community

Published June 23, 2022 by Brian Westfall

In this episode of Thrive, learn how you can improve inclusion to better engage your employees and your community. Welcome back to part three of our podcast series on building an engaged workforce! If you haven’t[...]

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Change Fatigue is Making Employee Burnout Worse

Published June 6, 2022 by Brian Westfall

From staying on top of the latest COVID protocols to employers going back-and-forth on their hybrid work plans, employees have had to deal with a lot of change at work over the past two years. Now,... Continue Reading

The “Where” of Work Has Been Upended—Next Is the “When”

Published May 25, 2022 by Brian Westfall

The rise of remote work has undoubtedly been the biggest talent management story over the past two years, but another major development is ready to take its place. Listen up, employers: Workers want a more flexible... Continue Reading

Thrive: A Capterra Podcast – Episode 2: Why Emotional Intelligence at Work is Critical to Engaged Teams

Published April 14, 2022 by Brian Westfall

In this episode of Thrive, learn why emotional intelligence (EQ) is key to leading engaged and successful teams, with tips on how to improve your own EQ. In a recent Capterra survey, 78% of project managers[...]

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Working From Home Is Making Company Culture Less Toxic

Published March 17, 2022 by Brian Westfall

This report is the second installment in a series on company culture in the new normal. In part one, we looked at the decline of work friendships. On top of giving employees more flexibility and saving... Continue Reading

Friends at Work? Today’s Employees Aren’t Interested

Published March 3, 2022 by Brian Westfall

Relationships with co-workers are now the least important factor in job satisfaction, according to a new Capterra survey. As HR leaders and people managers struggle to bring increasingly distanced employees together, employees themselves are saying “don’t... Continue Reading

To Close Skill Gaps, Nearly 50% of Companies Are Spending More on Upskilling Employees in 2022

Published February 17, 2022 by Brian Westfall

Facing a historic knowledge drain, rapid digital transformation, and a seismic shift to remote work, companies are spending big money on upskilling employees. That’s according to a new Capterra survey of nearly 300 HR leaders, which... Continue Reading

The Wrong Software Is Worse Than No Software: Tips for Choosing Well

Published June 9, 2021 by Brian Westfall

Before making your final purchase decision, follow these tips to avoid ending up with the wrong software for your needs. After months of endless meetings, research, and demos, you and your team have finally narrowed down... Continue Reading

The Future of Talent Management is Diversity Tech, Continuous Learning, and Prioritizing Mental Health

Published May 13, 2021 by Brian Westfall

We take a look at recent Capterra survey data to analyze three talent management trends HR leaders need to act on today. If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that you can never truly... Continue Reading

5 Best Free LMS Software Systems for Online Teaching

Published April 23, 2021 by Brian Westfall

These software systems can help you quickly transition to an online teaching environment at no cost. Whether you want to lead a live class online, add a self-paced eLearning course to your curriculum, or simply want... Continue Reading