Disabled professionals are far rarer than we should be. Access barriers, institutional discrimination, and social misconceptions can all push disabled workers out of employment opportunities they’d likely otherwise be offered. For those who are hired, these same hurdles continue to exist in a way that prevents us from experiencing full inclusion in our workplaces. Having[…]
Respect is a key requirement for a healthy work environment. It promotes teamwork and increases productivity and efficiencies in the workplace. It lets employees know they are valued for their abilities, qualities, and achievements, and that their role is important to their company’s success. Being respected and valued promotes a positive work culture where employees are loyal,[…]
Don’t think for a moment that only employees who stand around the company water cooler each day build bonds. Plenty of methods exist for remote workers to get to know their colleagues—and reap benefits such as improved overall communication, a sense of belonging, and increased job satisfaction. Looking for inspiration? Here, remote workers share their[…]
What does it mean to say someone feels “emotionally safe” at work? Also referred to as psychological safety, emotional safety is about an individuals’ perceptions of the consequences of taking interpersonal risks at work. Essentially, it’s referring to an environment where employees feel secure enough to be able to share their thoughts and ideas freely[…]
Everyone has a lot on their plate these days, and the only way to stay on top of things is to be able to say no. Unfortunately, that tiny two letter word tends to be met with a lot of resistance, causing unnecessary friction and added tension. It doesn’t have to be this way. Getting[…]
Avoiding Conflict and Creating Opportunity Respect and acceptance are vital for a successful multi-generational team. Terry is 22 years old, and an enthusiastic new starter at your organization. This is the career that he’s wanted since high school and, now that he’s got his degree and joined your team, he’s impatient to impress[…]
“It was the most difficult phone call I ever had to make,” said Carma Peters, CEO of Michigan Legacy Credit Union in Wyandotte, Mich. An employee at her company—Sandy, a 31-year-old single mother—had died of COVID-19. Peters had been in contact with Sandy’s parents but had not shared with others that Sandy[…]
Cure your Monday-itis (or any day itis) with these wonderfully random fun facts about the workplace! Which one is your favorite? FEELING PRODUCTIVE. Tuesday is the most productive day of the week. PUMP SOME TUNES. Listening to the right music while working helps people[…]
Do you ever get the impression that people are avoiding you? Being approachable is key to building relationships with your colleagues, and to creating a strong team in which trust, confidence and ideas can flow. When you’re approachable, team members do not sit on or cover up problems. This means that they are able[…]
Building Connections When You’re Working Remotely Make your remote team more effective. Many of us are now working from home, with a vast number of businesses asking employees to stay at home following the coronavirus outbreak of 2020. Some of us will likely already be used to remote working, but others will be struggling to adapt.[…]