William Haigen
William Haigen is a freelance writer hailing from Sydney, Australia. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of New South Wales (Maj. Biotechnology & Psychology), an education that informed his career focus on the intersections between science, technology, and psychology. He’s written extensively for executive performance coaches, world-renowned keynote speakers, and best-selling authors, and his writing has appeared in Business Insider.
Articles by William Haigen
Teamwork matters: Why teamwork is vital to remote and hybrid teams
In the aftermath of the pandemic, what it means to be a part of a team, and how to work within a team have shifted dramatically. With the new models of hybrid and remote work, crucial elements to effective teamwork are being lost.
What is ADP Workforce Now? Pair it with F4S for HR success
Gone are the days when talent acquisition was as simple as finding the right skills and cultural fit. Today, alignment with organizational values is often just as important1. With this extra variable to consider, the hiring process can often be more challenging. But, with the right all-in-one HR and talent management platform you can speed up the hiring and onboarding process while ensuring you lock in the right talent. One of the best available platforms to achieve this is ADP Workforce Now.
10 Professional development goals examples that get results
Tired of generic professional development goals that don't move the needle? Discover proven examples you can adapt for real impact, plus learn how to identify and set performance-driven goals that drive business outcomes.
Best team communication tools for seamless collaboration
The right team communication tool isn’t just about getting things done—it’s about helping your team stay connected, aligned, and in sync. We’ve reviewed the best of the best to help you foster trust, clarity, and seamless collaboration—no matter where your team is working from.
How to conduct a self-performance review (with examples)
Knowing your weaknesses is always the first step to overcoming them. The best way to understand where you can improve is to conduct an honest self-performance review. Personal development in the workplace has been common for senior-level employees and leadership teams for decades. However, it is now becoming a more common investment for employees at all levels1. Career-focused individuals are becoming more like athletes, sculpting their mindsets, and skills and working on improving their weaknesses. If this sounds like you, you might consider conducting a self-performance review. Here’s our guide on how to conduct one, and how Fingerprint for Success (F4S) can help.
Crafting SMART goals for professional development: Your roadmap
Want to fast-track your career growth but need help figuring out where to start? Learn how to set powerful SMART goals for professional development, with real-world examples to help you reach your career potential.
A winning leaders guide to building organizational culture
Culture can be difficult to define, but in many ways, this is due to its pervasive nature. Asking people to describe culture is like asking a fish what it thinks about water - it's the medium we move through on a daily basis, and so it's often taken as a given. But in the uncertain times we live in, the advantages shared by organizations with a strong organizational culture are too great to ignore. From retention to financial performance, companies with a strong culture outperform those with a weak culture on almost every measure1. If you want to improve your current culture at work, the time for zooming out and thinking big is now. In this article, we'll share our tips for building a strong organizational culture, as well as sharing F4S's unique approach to culture building.
Develop interpersonal communication for workplace success
The use of technology in the workplace grows by the day. Accordingly, it's easy to think technical skills are more valuable than soft skills. But according to the LinkedIn 2023 Most In-Demand Skills Report, this isn't true1. The report found communication is the second-most in-demand skill. Leadership skills are the fourth. And teamwork is the 10th. This shows the importance of interpersonal skills. Want to boost your career? It's time to start sharpening your interpersonal communication skills.
How to write (& achieve) your professional development goals
Want to fast-track your career growth? Learning how to write (and actually achieve) professional development goals is your secret weapon. Discover expert strategies to create objectives that transform your aspirations into measurable success.
Why Zoom meetings are broken, and how to fix them
Zoom plays a vital role in the post-pandemic business landscape. But, for many, the words 'team Zoom meeting' don’t spark joy.
How do you motivate your team? 9 Strategies for tough times
Motivating your team isn’t easy—especially in tough times or with challenging personalities. But the right approach changes everything. These 9 proven strategies will help you boost morale, drive engagement, and keep your team inspired when it matters most.
Workplace bullying is on the rise. Learn how to stop it.
The issue of workplace bullying is on the rise. According to the latest data, 79.3 million US workers have been victims of workplace bullying1. Factors such as remote work and economic uncertainty have also been found to increase the prevalence of bullying.