A health crisis has a way of exposing what a workplace is actually made of. When someone is sick, recovering, or holding their life together through a serious disruption, they need their organization to meet them there — not expect them to keep pace with it. This is where a people-first leadership approach can demonstrate […]
emotional intelligence
Essential or Expendable: The Self-Destructive Trend of Dehumanizing Employees
“We all know the Golden Rule: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” That old adage has served society well for the last few millennia, but unfortunately seems to have fallen by the wayside in recent times. At a societal level, growing polarization has made it easier than ever to dismiss or demean […]
Why Good Employees Quit: 10 Detrimental Behaviors of Bad Bosses
There are lots of reasons why good employees quit. Pretty high on the list: a horrible boss. We’re not talking about the caricature from movies—we mean the real managers and executives who do subtle but unbearable things on a regular basis. The ones who don’t see themselves clearly and have no idea the effect they […]
To Be or Not to Be Authentic at Work: Finding the Middle Ground
From time to time, we all find ourselves caught between two seemingly opposing perspectives: Be authentic at work or conform to the culture around you. Neither approach is entirely right or wrong — but between them lies a wide spectrum of nuanced choices and very real consequences. On one end of that spectrum, we hear […]
Bravery in the Workplace: How Empathy Takes Command After a Crisis
It is a fact that deadly active-shooter incidents have become almost commonplace in the United States. Therefore, when an incident occurred in a nearby office building it seemed like ‘business as usual’ to the people around. Thankfully no one on the client’s team was hurt, but this close call left many individuals traumatized and will […]
AI in HR: 5 Core Duties That Still Demand a Human Touch
I recently attended an HR conference expecting the usual lineup of DEI panels, compliance workshops, and leadership keynotes. To my dismay, the DEI sessions had pretty much been dropped. What wasn’t dropped, however, was the use of AI in HR. I am not exaggerating when I say that almost every single session revolved around AI […]
