There’s no doubt that managers have a lot on their plate these days. Between managing remote work, divisive politics in the workplace and an increasingly diverse workforce, they certainly have their work cut out for them. The reality is that in today’s world, the workforce is diverse in just about every way you can think of – which is great because diversity strengthens your business. But it also means that…
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Our world has changed. In 2021, that’s certainly an understatement. And perhaps nowhere is this more visible than in the workplace. If you’ve noticed that office talk has gotten a lot more political recently, you’re not alone. If you’re wondering about your rights as an employee or responsibilities as an employer or manager, keep reading. Talking Politics At Work There’s no doubt we’ve seen a big shift in how we…
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Communication in the workplace can make or break your organization. If your employees are communicating effectively at work, your company is going to be much more successful. When your employees are communicating effectively at work, it: Strengthens the company culture Increases productivity and quality Avoids confusion and duplication of work Keeps everyone accountable and on-track with their tasks However, if your people are snapping at one another out of stress…
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Many employees have grown accustomed to working 100% remotely because of COVID-19. And according to lots of news lately, that could be here to stay. These estimates predict that 25-30% of the workforce will be working from home regularly by the end of 2021. Why? Lots of leaders have realized that their employees can be engaged and productive while working from home. And it makes good financial sense to many…
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A strong diversity and inclusion strategy isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s also an important strategic business move. It’s becoming increasingly apparent that organizations that are more diverse and inclusive drive innovative results and attract top talent. First of all, let’s define what these terms mean. Diversity is comprised of the things that differentiate us. It encompasses the characteristics that make one person or group different from others. Things…
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