There’s an important management competency that is often overlooked, but is actually extremely important. It’s called organizational awareness. In a … Read more
Remote work is ‘saving’ company culture
Arthur C. Clarke was, quite possibly, the world’s most interesting man. He hosted television shows, explored hundreds of meters under the surface of the … Read more
Is ‘Youngism’ the new ageism (and what are you doing about it?)
Think of the word ‘ageism’ and inevitably it conjures up images of older workers. And right now, many claim this form of ageism is only getting worse. As … Read more
Do you understand your listening preferences?
Talk to any HR leader, and most would concur that their role is as much about listening to people as it is about talking to them. Yet ask them if they know … Read more
I struggled with burnout – don’t let your staff struggle too
As a partner in a national labor and employment law firm (as well as being a mother to three young daughters), I have witnessed and experienced the mental … Read more
We must dig out the roots of dissatisfaction
There’s no doubt about it; workforce transformation is fueling a global war for talent, as businesses wrestle for skilled staff. Last summer, seven in ten … Read more
How to carry out a belonging audit
It’s a sad state of affairs that lack of diversity in the higher echelons of companies is so normal that many of us fail to even recognize it anymore. … Read more
Why you need diversity and inclusion to create ‘belonging’
Belonging. It’s the archetypal experience we all seek. When it’s not there, we know that it’s missing, and when we feel it, we really feel it. But what … Read more
The dangers of building a warm & friendly culture
Whenever I ask HR leaders to describe their ideal company culture, the sorts of responses I tend to hear back are ones we’re all extremely familiar with – … Read more
Create ‘purpose’ and you’ll be loved by your employees – Forbes
It’s that time of the year again when Forbes magazine publishes its rankings of America’s best large and small employers. Often, the results can be … Read more