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HR platform WorkTorch raises $2.2M seed round

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Along with the raise comes the name change, with the goal of encapsulating the business’ focus on employee recruiting and retention. We started leaning into what was happening to people post-hire and have started to focus on career development and talent retention tools,” Gladney continued. “So So our new name is WorkTorch.

Platform

Platform Raise Kansas Retention

6 No-Cost Ways To Create A Best-Place-To-Work Company

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 18, 2014

Employee Retention Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Kansas City'

Kansas City

Kansas City Place Kansas Create

Fundraising: From Generosity to Loyalty

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Daniel Batson from University of Kansas , there’s good reason to say yes; however, a study he conducted indicates that altruistic motivation happens only through empathy, essentially putting ourselves in the place of another and taking on their need, emotionally, physically, and or spiritually. Track your retention rates year-over-year.

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Fundraising Retention Donor Philanthropy

Webinars

The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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5 Ways to Manage Volunteer Expectations

Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Exceeding expectations and providing volunteers with a great experience can positively impact retention. According to a recruiting and training resource found on the University of Kansas website, effective volunteer training will try and impact four things for new volunteers: What to do. How to do it. What not to do.

Volunteer

Volunteer Management Kansas Training

Vista Equity takes minority stake in Canada’s Vena with $242M investment

TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

Vena declined to provide any financial metrics or the valuation at which the new capital was raised, saying only that its “consistent growth and…strong customer retention and satisfaction metrics created real demand” as it considered raising its C round.

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Canada Metrics

The Top Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2025

Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

The conference takes a tech-forward approach to enhancing stewardship and retention. You can expect to network with top industry leaders and gain insights on improving donor retention, digital campaigns, and leveraging new fundraising tools. To Register: [link] **Lets Connect! Attend If Youre: A fundraising professional in Florida.

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Conference Nonprofit Professional Philanthropy

Six Universal Drivers That Maximize Employee Engagement

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham, along with Mark Hirschfeld, awhile back completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies. Employee Engagement Employee Retention' You can learn more about how to do that in his book, Re-Engage.

University

University Kansas Retention Survey

Learnsoft bags first external financing to expand its corporate upskilling platform

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Learnsoft currently serves 19 customers concentrated in healthcare and government, including the American Heart Association, Iowa Veterans Home, Kansas Homeland Security, MaineHealth and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Abt claims that the company has been profitable “since inception” — and remains that way.

Platform

Platform Training Train Learning Management

Never Say These Words To A Customer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his column in the Kansas City Business Journal a few years ago. Customer Loyalty Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Harvey Mackay' We can''t meet that deadline." Thanks for the important reminder, Harvey MacKay!

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Retention Advice

Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Employee pay often is not the most important driver for employee retention.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Leadership Skills

Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Kansas City

Kansas City Help Kansas Mentoring

How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). You can learn more about how to do that in his latest book, Re-Engage.

Place

Place Companies Work Create

How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The plan will include six essential elements : 1.Vision Objectives 5.Strategies

Kansas City

Kansas City Business Kansas Mentoring

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). based in Overland Park, KS.

Evaluation

Evaluation Mentoring Kansas City Leadership

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Saturday, November 20, 2010 Give Positive Feedback. Dont Praise.

Giving

Giving Mentoring Kansas City Leadership

Never Say These Words To A Customer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

-- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Never Say These Words To A Customer Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his recent column in the Kansas City Business Journal.

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Mentoring Leadership

What To Think About For Next Year

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Leadership Kansas

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Armstrong’s book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys.

Survey

Survey Mentoring Kansas City Attitude

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Leadership Skills

Use New-Hire Employee Badges

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Badge

Badge Mentoring Kansas City Leadership

Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Leadership Kansas

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Mentoring

Mentoring Tips Kansas City Leadership

Great Business Quote

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Business

Business Mentoring Kansas City Leadership

5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Ideas

Ideas Tips Generation Mentoring

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Place

Place Work Mentoring Kansas City

5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Survey

Survey Mentoring Kansas City Leadership

Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? The answer is yes.

Leadership

Leadership Mentoring Kansas City Skills

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Skills

Skills Communication International Mentoring

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Leadership

Leadership Communication Mentoring Kansas City

How Will You Be Remembered As A Leader?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Tuesday, June 8, 2010 How Will You Be Remembered As A Leader?

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Leadership

Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Story

Story Mentoring Kansas City Leadership

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Or, do you have employees whole struggle with the tone of their emails?

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email Mentoring Kansas City Leadership

How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Leadership Kansas

Use A Board Of Advisors

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Mentoring

Mentoring Leadership Kansas City Skills

Always Follow Through

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Leadership Kansas

Know When To Change Your Decision

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Know When To Change Your Decision Leaders make decisions.

Change

Change Mentoring Kansas City Leadership

Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Lesson

Lesson Mentoring Kansas City Leadership

Make An Impact With Your Words Of Thanks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Impact

Impact Mentoring Kansas City Leadership

When To Coach And When To Counsel

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Generally, coaching should precede counseling.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Leadership Kansas

How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Leave

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Of all the things youve told me, what is the top thing that caused you to resign?

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Leadership Kansas

Four Tips And Observations For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Tips

Tips Mentoring Leadership Kansas City

Communicate Often And Tell A Story

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Communication

Communication Story Mentoring Kansas City

Don't Hire Someone Just Like You

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Mentoring

Mentoring Skills Kansas City Leadership

Do you have a brand strategy?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Sunday, September 19, 2010 Do you have a brand strategy?

Strategy

Strategy Mentoring Kansas City Leadership

HR platform WorkTorch raises $2.2M seed round

6 No-Cost Ways To Create A Best-Place-To-Work Company

Webinars

Trending Sources

Fundraising: From Generosity to Loyalty

Webinars

5 Ways to Manage Volunteer Expectations

Vista Equity takes minority stake in Canada’s Vena with $242M investment

The Top Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2025

Six Universal Drivers That Maximize Employee Engagement

Learnsoft bags first external financing to expand its corporate upskilling platform

Never Say These Words To A Customer

Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Never Say These Words To A Customer

What To Think About For Next Year

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Use New-Hire Employee Badges

Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Great Business Quote

5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey

Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

How Will You Be Remembered As A Leader?

Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails

How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

Use A Board Of Advisors

Always Follow Through

Know When To Change Your Decision

Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes

Make An Impact With Your Words Of Thanks

When To Coach And When To Counsel

How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Leave

Four Tips And Observations For Leaders

Communicate Often And Tell A Story

Don't Hire Someone Just Like You

Do you have a brand strategy?

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