3 Topics to Communicate to Your Workforce About Politics
Yikes, last Tuesday’s debate was brutal to watch. There were insults flangin’ and slangin’ every which way, interruptions, talking over each other… a great example of incivility was displayed. No matter your political views, we can all agree that that debate was ugly....
3 Tips for Convincing Leaders That Toxic Behavior Must Be Addressed
You tell your CEO that there is bullying, it causes harm, and we should fix it. Seems obvious this needs to be addressed. Alas, many HR professionals are met with push back: “People are just sensitive.” “She’s our top performer so hopefully people can figure out how...
Workplace Bullying and the Law
This is a long one, so grab a cup of coffee and clear your schedule. It’s been a while since I’ve written a long and epic article about my super-niche, workplace bullying. With Puerto Rico recently passing a law to prohibit workplace bullying, and Google searches on...
5 Tips for Maintaining Civility at Work During Election Season
Your workforce is bound to have varying opinions around the issues our nation is facing, which inherently creates a higher risk of conflict and disrespectful behavior. On top of COVID and #BLM, we’re just months away from a very emotionally-charged...
Two Things That Will Make Your Day
We’ve got two exciting announcements for you! == First, if you’re in California, have 5+ employees, and haven’t done your mandatory harassment prevention training yet, you’ve got until Jan 1, 2021 to do it. (Wait, that’s not exciting.) What’s exciting is that we can...
Core Values in COVID Times
I always say core values are key to your culture. Too often, businesses create them but don’t rely on them to manage employee behavior. It’s a missed opportunity to drive expectations and accountability. COVID-time is no different. It’s super important to rely on...
3 Lessons Learned From The Ellen DeGeneres Debacle
If you keep up with celebrity news you’ve seen the articles claiming a toxic work environment behind the scenes of the Ellen Degeneres Show. Employees are coming forward and sharing their negative experiences working on the show, and there are some pretty serious...
Time’s up for Toxic Workplaces
Harvard Business Review recently ran the article, Time’s Up for Toxic Workplaces, that explores abusive workplace behaviors, and emphasizes the need for organizations to create safe work environments for their employees. These types of articles are always great for...
Inclusivity Starts by Asking Tough Questions
As you know, the Black Lives Matter movement has challenged organizations to look at their role in creating and perpetuating systemic discrimination around the world. What I’m seeing most organizations do is jump into action without fully understanding their current...