Tag: human resources
In Forbes: How To Make Diversity And Inclusion Successful As Part Of The War For Talent
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Many organizations see diversity and inclusion (D&I) as a complex, challenging subject or a burdensome task without an assured payoff. Leaders often don’t know where to start their D&I efforts, and they... Continue reading
In HBR: 5 Tips for Managing an Underperformer — Remotely
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. While a majority of employers believe that that their employees will return to their workplaces after Covid-19’s impact diminishes, working from home isn’t going to disappear. The reality is that a huge... Continue reading
In Forbes: Leaders, This Is How To Work With Gen Z Employees
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Many leaders and organizations are still fussing about their millennial employees who don’t react or care about the same things that Boomers and Gen Xers do. But it’s time to adjust to... Continue reading
How to Help People Bring Their Whole Selves to Work
As a consultant and executive coach, I try to listen very carefully to what people are saying. I listen to understand their concerns, gain deeper insights into who they are as individuals, and find the... Continue reading
In HBR: How to Make Your Family Business More Professional
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. Many family businesses take on the distinctive identity, focus, and idiosyncrasies of the family leaders who run them. These norms can be motivating and can create a sense of common... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Support The Right Kind Of Conflict At Work
This article originally appeared on Forbes. It’s terribly hard for most people to raise crucial disagreements at work, even though staying silent can mean we miss production deadlines, misunderstand customers’ requirements and stifle creativity because no one... Continue reading
Beware These Emerging Problems When HR and Business Leaders Disagree
I could hear immediately from my client’s voice that she was bothered. As a sales director with a solid track record, she doesn’t often sound distressed, but she did this time. She was expected to... Continue reading
In Forbes: Here Are 3 Ways HR Can Improve Its Credibility
This article originally appeared on Forbes. HR leaders have a tough job: They have to make and enforce rules that protect the organization, while simultaneously supporting employees as people. These responsibilities can often be in conflict,... Continue reading