by admin | May 19, 2016 | Diversity in Workforce, Management Tips
Bias—a tendency to believe that some people and ideas are better than others—wrecks havoc in the workplace. It keeps women and people of color out of the boardroom, limits job opportunities, prevents organizations from the true monetary and cultural benefits of a...
by admin | Apr 21, 2016 | Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips, Managing Difficult Employees
Sharing knowledge with your community is invaluable. So far 2016 has given me ample opportunity to do just that. This week alone has me speaking four times! Today, I’ve created a quick roundup of articles (and one podcast) where I contributed, was featured or was...
by admin | Apr 7, 2016 | Diversity in Workforce, Leadership Development, Management Tips, Managing Difficult Employees
We have something in common with rats that may surprise you. Those scurrying little (sometimes large) rodents ruling garbage cans across the world are actually capable of empathy, just like humans. Many species display empathy in some form or another, but...
by admin | Mar 31, 2016 | Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Management Tips
Organizational culture can be seen as a “personality” created by the organization’s values, attitudes and behaviors. This “personality” attracts and keeps great talent, creates a positive public image and helps build long-lasting relationships with...
by admin | Mar 17, 2016 | Baby Boomer, Diversity in Workforce, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips, Managing Difficult Employees
Start here for an introduction to my advice column, Dear Generational Guru. Dear Generational Guru, My employees range from 25 to 55 years old, so I struggle putting together the most effective teams. I’ve had teams who barely work together, teams who function like...
by admin | Feb 12, 2016 | Diversity in Workforce, Leadership Development, Management Tips
Oh Boy, Here She Goes Again How many times have you been in a mixed gender group and the leader says something like: “Ok, you guys. It’s time to get down to work.” “Oh, man, this is going to be a challenge.” “Oh brother, I can’t believe this just happened in that...
