At MHS, our mission has always been rooted in helping people reach their full potential, and mental health plays a foundational role in that work. This Mental Health Awareness Month, the focus is on coming together to create more good days, together. That commitment goes beyond awareness at MHS, where we help translate insight into action through science‑backed assessments...
Key takeaways AI will change work and the workforce, but it will strengthen the need for human emotional intelligence. Employers increasingly recognize that strong emotional and social skills are essential for leadership effectiveness, collaboration, and long-term organizational success. Trait- and ability-based emotional intelligence assessments can be used as an ongoing resource to understand how people behave and create emotionally intelligent teams, even in AI-enabled environments. Without scientifically...
In high-performing organizations, feedback isn’t just a tool—it’s part of the culture. If done well, feedback can fuel growth, spark collaboration, and drive continuous improvement. Whether it’s a manager’s thoughtful guidance, a peer’s shared observations, or a team’s reflection on shared outcomes, feedback helps individuals adapt and excel. Feedback allows...
Change isn’t slowing down — in fact, for many organizations and industries it’s speeding up. Today’s leaders are navigating global and domestic disruptions: from turbulence driven by economic crises, political unrest, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and other technologies. Leaders face challenges they must confront during times of uncertainty,...
In a world where retirement ages are extending, lifespans are prolonged, and economic stressors grow, it has become increasingly common to have a multi-generational workforce. With employees ranging from the Silent Generation (1925-1945) to Generation Z (1997-2012)1, it’s reasonable to wonder if generations have different work needs, goals, or leadership...
MHS is thrilled to announce the release of the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test™ Second Edition (MSCEIT® 2). The term emotional intelligence (EI) has become a part of our everyday language, with most of us having an intuitive sense of what it means to exhibit EI. However, what many...
In the evolving world of work, leaders are pivotal to the development and maintenance of workplace culture. A leader’s actions tell employees what the company values and deems appropriate behavior, such as safety-focused leadership conveying value in employee wellbeing. At the core of safety leadership are the emotional intelligence (EI)...
In the intricacy of human well-being, Emotional Intelligence (EI) emerges as a powerful skill that can impact various aspects of our lives. This article will explore the compelling relationship between EI and physical and mental health outcomes. We draw insights from studies and research on EI and MHS'
Considerable research and effort are put into the hiring process to ensure the right people find the right jobs, and perhaps equally as much energy is spent on performance management to ensure the right people stay, grow, develop, and flourish in their jobs. It’s critically important to find, hire, and...
An individual's ability to influence others plays a crucial role in shaping team dynamics and establishing clear organizational goals. Influence is the ability to affect other people’s ideas and behaviors; it is the ability to connect and inspire others. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, influencing...
