To the detriment of talent development and work cultures everywhere, we most often employ “either/or” thinking. Let’s talk about why today’s leaders should more often
Many companies have been doing remote work for some time now. But most haven’t yet optimized remote team collaboration. Many businesses will remember 2020 as
How can companies create a remote working environment that is both productive and emotionally comfortable? With offices forced to close for long periods due to
There are many reasons employee retention should be a top priority for any business. Of course, you want to keep your top employees satisfied, so
Who doesn’t want to be thanked for their loyalty or a job well done? Who doesn’t want a metaphorical pat on the back for going
As we close out the month of October, there’s been no shortage of topics to focus on in the workplace. But October has also been
What is compensation transparency? And how does it help your company thrive now, and in the future? Systemic racial injustice, social unrest and the pandemic
For employees, what is an owner’s mindset? And how does open book leadership give employees total responsibility over their jobs? The shockwaves reverberating through our
Today, we feature this post, originally published in February 2019, in recognition of National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month. According to a major study by Accenture,
Working from home. Schooling from home. Social distancing. New workplace norms. New consumerism rules. Mask mandates. It’s difficult to identify one aspect of personal life
Remote work, and working within a remote team, is now a part of the new normal—but not everyone was prepared to make that transition. This
In a recent remote work survey of some 1,200 office workers, PwC found that in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic 77% would like to
In the past six months, we’ve seen the rise of what I can best describe as ‘emergency culture’. Employees are in a constant state of
The Black Lives Matter movement, or BLM movement, recently attracted major attention. People in the United States and elsewhere ramped up their protests against white
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. So goes the saying. For American professionals, however, the work week — and work itself
The COVID-19 crisis continues to have a significant impact on business, communities, families and also, most importantly, people. Sadly, as of September 29th, the world
What sets grateful workplaces apart from others? What impact do those environments have on employee engagement? Especially now — while most of us are still
Is the nine-to-five workday still feasible? For some companies and some people, sure. But at an accelerated pace, COVID-19 has altered how, where and when
I want you to look around at your employees — in person where possible, and on that Zoom call. Then, I want you to think
In an era where more people than ever are fighting for social justice, why do job descriptions still contain hidden bias? And what is the
An ill-suited conversation. A moment of innuendo. Or a comment targeted at our gender, wardrobe choices, and even our hairstyles. Each, depending on context, are
Video is more important than ever for the vast majority of businesses trying to stay open during the pandemic, which you can see just by
Nobody needs to tell you that we’re in hard times. A pandemic is sweeping the nation, a trail of personal and economic devastation behind it,
A few years ago, we were asked to help a market leader that was intent on changing its culture to be more creative and innovative.
What’s the worst thing an employee can say on any given day? How about, “I don’t belong here?” The schism that takes place when an
