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Some of the smartest people in any organization make the worst leaders. It is one of the most consistent patterns in workplace research, and it comes down to a simple truth. Intelligence gets people promoted. Emotional intelligence is what keeps them effective once they are there. IQ Gets You the Title, EQ Keeps You in […]

The SHRM Annual Conference brought together more than twenty five thousand HR professionals in Orlando this June, and the conversation on the show floor made one thing clear. AI is no longer a side conversation in HR. It is now its own dedicated track, sitting alongside sessions on workforce planning, frontline retention, and leadership development. […]

The return of retirees, exemplified by Laurel McDowell rejoining ManpowerGroup, reflects a rising trend as companies grapple with an aging workforce and a shortage of new talent. This shift in retirement dynamics is reshaping traditional employment norms. Explore the reasons behind this trend, its benefits, and how companies are adapting. The Aging Workforce Challenge Facing […]

In the constantly evolving  business industries, effective leadership has become more crucial than ever before. As organizations adapt to new challenges and opportunities, leaders must continually refine their skills and approach to how they manage in the workplace.  A key aspect is to prioritize self-awareness and authenticity. These qualities not only benefit leaders themselves, but […]

One of the biggest challenges in HR is striking the right balance between the needs of employees and the strategic goals of the organization. HR professionals face the challenge of managing employee relations, ensuring fair and equitable practices, while also aligning HR initiatives with the overall business objectives. Additionally, staying updated with ever-changing labor laws, […]

Simple, because many doctors have never had civility training.  Promoting civility in the workplace is crucial, even for the most esteemed professionals like doctors.   Many doctors that I have worked with are self-acclaimed introverts, they self-report that they don’t like managing staff members and have no interest when it comes to dealing with employee matters […]

Workplace culture has the greatest impact on allowing harassment to flourish, or conversely, in preventing harassment in the workplace, according to the EEOC. A toxic workplace culture that tolerates or even encourages bullying, discrimination, and other negative behaviors can create an environment where harassment can thrive. On the other hand, a positive and respectful workplace […]

Our way of life has been impacted in ways we never imagined or anticipated.  The COVID-19 pandemic has created much confusion and uneasiness within the workplace to say the least, and every workplace is vulnerable to fear, stigma, and worry.  From essential workers refusing to report to work out of fear of getting the virus, […]

The issue of sexual harassment is emotionally loaded because it is so personal and intense, and it seems every day another related headline dominates the media.  So many employers and employees are both confused and unsettled, illustrated by blurred professional boundaries and now third-party harassment is on the rise.   Bottom line, employers are responsible for […]

Many times, internal human resources has been accused of overlooking, ignoring  or even enabling sexually harassing behaviors, especially in the C-suite.  Even more so when senior management handles the intake of internal complaints. Psychologists have evidence that discrimination is behavioral and systemic.  These types of behaviors maintain feedback loops that keep underprivileged groups marginalized.  Top […]