Nudge Yourself Toward Better Decisions

With thousands of decisions crowding our minds each day, along with the pressure to ensure we are making the right decisions, it’s not surprising that decision fatigue and burnout at work are becoming more and more common. However, by putting thoughtful behavioral nudges in place for ourselves, we can make stronger decisions and promote the actions that benefit us most, all without the extra cognitive overload. In this video you will:

• Review what nudges are and how they can be used to make better decisions.
• Assess how nudges can be successfully applied at work.
• Identify opportunities to use nudges within your own professional context.

Looking for more? Check out McLean & Company’s Nudges: A Paradigm for HR to Influence Employee Behavior research.

About the Speaker

Heather is a Research Director in the People & Leadership practice at Info-Tech Research Group. She has a breadth of knowledge in HR topics including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, employee experience, leadership coaching and development, and engagement and culture.

Heather has worked in the public and private sectors as an HR Generalist for over 15 years. Specific industries of experience include financial services, higher education, manufacturing, professional services, and hospitality and tourism. Heather’s experience includes building and leading strategic HR teams and advising leaders on HR best practices.

Heather holds a Bachelor of Management in Human Resources and Labour Relations and is an MBA Candidate at the University of Fredericton. She is also a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) under the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP).