Overcoming Overpromotion
How many of us have experienced “horrible bosses” in our organization? Have you considered how many of these horrible bosses are the result of overpromotion? The Peter Principle, first recognized in 1969…
Reflecting on Ageism in the Workplace
“I still have music in me!” Did you watch the movie The Intern? In this heartwarming comedy, former executive Ben (Robert de Niro) accepts a role as a “senior” intern at an…
Top HR Shows and Movies
As HR professionals we love HR. We love it so much that we often watch a movie or a show just to pick out the HR themes and see how the world…
R U Ready 4 Gen Z?!
“No one wants to work anymore.” Have you heard anyone say that lately in passing conversation? Or maybe you’ve even said it yourself? You’re trying to hire. You have good roles available. …
Leading Through Appreciation
Remember the nursery rhyme, “The Farmer in the Dell?” If you played this game as a child, you know how it went: everyone stood in a circle surrounding one kid in the…
Including Transgender People at the Workplace
Our society is changing, slowly, but changing nonetheless. While trans people have gained measurable legal rights over the past two decades, societal acceptance and workplace inclusion have lagged legislation. As a result,…
Creating the Great Retention Through Training
Resignation. Great or otherwise, is a disruptive event in the organization’s life. Depending on who the employee is, their resignation could disrupt the entire organizational strategy. Best-case scenario, it means several weeks…
Bullying vs. Conflict – Know the Difference
Over the last decade, there’s been an increasing awareness of the impacts of bullying – from celebrity-endorsed anti-bullying campaigns to legislation addressing the prevention of bullying and harassment at work. While this…
Resistance is Futile: Guiding Your Team through Change
Change is difficult. You’re thinking to yourself, “I’ve seen enough change over this past year and a half to last me a lifetime.” But the other thing about change is
Venting Vs. Intervention: What Do You Want from Me?
Everyone needs to blow off steam sometimes. You’ve been there before: frustration, annoyance, or anxiety builds up, until the only thing that helps is to get whatever is bothering you off your…