Organizations had a wide variety of reactions to the pandemic in terms of pursuing their DE&I strategy. Some found they were able to use the lower demands of a slower economy to focus their efforts. Others found it hard to follow through on their intentions because they were scrambling to keep their doors open. After all, you can’t hire a more diverse workforce… Read more
While workplace equity issues have been brought to the forefront, they are not new to the business world. It’s never been more critical for leaders to confront them in them head-on. The most important step is to recognize inequity. Some people don’t believe sexism or racism still exist because their manager is a woman, or… Read more
Resilience is an important quality to nurture under any circumstance, but it takes on a whole new level of importance in the current business climate. Psychologists believe the most resilient people have a high level of confidence in their abilities, consistent work routines and strong social and family support. Employers can encourage this ability with a thoughtful approach. How To Build a Great… Read more
Remote work has become increasingly common in recent years. With the spread of the coronavirus, the number of individuals working from home has grown exponentially. Still, but because this increase was so sudden, many employers did not have time to lay the groundwork for managing what can be a fully remote workforce. Now that remote… Read more
When companies first began working on diversity initiatives, the attitude was often more one of checking off a required box than it was genuinely embracing diversity and seeing its value. But times have changed. Increasingly, businesses recognize the value brought by a variety of viewpoints and a workforce that better reflects the world and their… Read more
Summer is the perfect time to finally read all those books that you know will improve your management skills and boost your leadership quotient that you just can’t get to during the rest of the year. Here are great management books you may not have heard of. 6 Top Management Books 1. The Effective Executive:… Read more
You almost certainly don’t need us to tell you that diversity and inclusion is a hot-button issue not only throughout the US, but throughout the entire modern world. This issue, of course, has touched almost every aspect of our society – not the least of which being the world of business. While, to be sure,… Read more
When interviewing prospective employees, you want to get to know as much as possible about them. But, not all questions are appropriate – or legal – during an interview. In this article, we’ll discuss two types of questions you should never ask candidates during an interview, and provide specific examples of each. <<< Find top… Read more
As the new year gets into full swing, most of us start focusing on ways to improve ourselves. As a manager, you’ll also be focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of your employees and your organization as a whole. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the ways you can… Read more
As a manager, you should always be focused on finding – and keeping – talented individuals on your team. Of course, this isn’t always easy. Your most valuable employees are likely your most driven ones as well. When it comes to their careers, the sky’s the limit. If you want to keep them around, you’ll… Read more
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