I love a good sarcastic and witty comment. The resulting laughter is good for the soul and for the team – it promotes happy hormones and bonding. Teasing others often signals liking and (work appropriate) affection. If you tease a co-worker in the right ways, it...

Black History Month is meant to recognize the contributions this community has made to the United States and reflect on our country’s continued struggle with racial injustice. It’s a time for everyone - whether you identify as Black or not – to think about how to...

According to the Society for Human Resources Management’s (SHRM) 2019 literature review on the costs of toxic workplace cultures and the benefits of positive cultures, more than 85% of American workers who say their organization has a strong workplace culture admit...

As an executive coach who specializes in coaching leaders who engage in bullying, I get the opportunity to dig deep into the minds of abrasive and aggressive people at work.   It’s a place most HR professionals and leaders don’t venture but I thoroughly enjoy coaching...

Include your values graphic on your company’s “about” page. Weave values into your jobs portal or applicant tracking system. Include a link to information about your values in your online job postings. This is a great tool to get some less desirable applicants to...

Happy New Year! We’re so proud of how far you’ve (and we’ve) come during this difficult year. We finally made it to 2021! Celebrating the New Year may feel different, and we know the hopes are high for a better 2021. People often set lofty resolutions for the next...

Your organization is under a microscope. Between social media and every other internet outlet, everything your organization does is met with a judge, jury, and… well, judgement.   The internet is the first place potential candidates, customers, and future business...

Crazy that we’re already talking about the end of the year. Good riddance, 2020!   But it ain’t over, so you still have time to finish big. Here are 5 options we thought you should consider:   Provide awesome harassment prevention training. California employers know...

A month or so back, I had a discussion with leadership consultant and coach, Melanie Proschenko, on my LinkedIn Live show. She had some great points about what leaders can be doing to support their teams these days, and I wanted to share in case you missed the live...