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Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership & Management
Fostering Inclusivity in a Post-Coronavirus Workplace
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are not new concepts. However, as the threat of COVID-19 shifts, it’s important for businesses to not simply have a plan, but fully embrace those concepts. People have gained new and varied perspectives while living through and preparing to emerge from the pandemic.
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Culture, Leadership & Management
Managing Grieving Employees
Grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one. The side effects are well-known, including intense sadness, depression and irritability—just to name a few. When employees are grieving, it can be difficult for them to focus on anything other than their loss.
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Culture, Leadership & Management, Training & Performance
Recipe for Success: Bring Back the Lunch Break
Just as I’m about to leave the office to grab a bite to eat, my phone rings. So, I take the “quick” call. Then, I receive an email notification from my boss. I need to answer it, so she knows that I am reliable and responsive.
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Culture, Leadership & Management, Training & Performance
Working From Home
In an age when more and more positions require duties to be carried out almost exclusively on computers, and where the internet can instantly connect anyone anywhere, many employers, including , are offering the option of telecommuting. Telecommuting allows employees to work from home or another alternate location and communicate with their employers electronically.
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Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership & Management
5 Tips for Creating an Inclusive Workplace This Holiday Season
The month of December can be both a festive and frantic time for employers. Business leaders are likely feeling the pressure of year-end responsibilities, while employees may feel the burden of meeting deadlines for professional obligations.
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Culture, Leadership & Management, Strategy & Planning
Handling the Holidays Appropriately
In my recent interview with Gregg Stebben, host of The Heartbeat of Main Street, I discussed common HR issues around the holidays, and what conversations companies should be having this time of year to handle the season in a successful way and to avoid pitfalls.
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Culture, Leadership & Management
Back to School Blues
Kids are not the only ones who feel the pain when it is time to go back to school. Parents are just getting used to their summer routines of babysitters and day camps when they are jolted back to the world of book bags and number two pencils. For employers, there are a few things to consider providing to support them through this transition and throughout this school year.
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Culture, Leadership & Management
Employee Well-Being
Employees who have a high sense of well-being can improve teamwork, productivity, employee satisfaction, and the company’s bottom line. Well-being includes physical wellness, mental wellness, and social wellness. Human Resource leaders are now being encouraged to develop programs that encompass all three of the components that make up an individual’s well-being.
