TL;DR: We have a long way to go towards repaying our servicemembers for their contributions to our society. Employers can do their part by understanding the powerful talent pool waiting to be leveraged, and SHRM makes it easy with a FREE training. I grew up surrounded by veterans. And that's not as “beautiful” as it […]
Happy International Human Resources Day! Now, before you roll your eyes or block me from your feed… I know, believe me, I know… HR often gets a (sometimes very well-deserved) bad rap. According to data shared by SHRM, the major professional association for HR professionals, there’s a significant lack of trust between employees and HR. […]
Hey there, fellow workplace wanderers! Let’s talk about something that’s been lurking in the shadows of our corporate realms: negative employee experience. Yep, you heard that right. It’s like a solar eclipse, overshadowing all the good stuff your company is trying to achieve. Now, before we dive in, let’s address the elephant in the room: […]
This blog was inspired by two things. 1. It‘s Women’s History Month, and 2. we recently watched the Barbie movie with that intensely relatable monologue by America Ferrera. If it’s not already seared in your psyche, she starts with this line: “It is literally impossible to be a woman.” Oof. Yeah. Preach it, sister. I […]
Ah, the paradox of organizational change: companies clamoring for innovation and improvement while simultaneously resisting the very changes that could lead to their evolution. It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as the corporate world itself. Why does this happen, and more importantly, how can a hope-focused approach help navigate […]
As someone always on the lookout for smarter, slicker ways to hit my business targets, I’ve seen my fair share of ‘revolutionary solutions’ being peddled my way. Sound familiar? It’s like every day a new gadget or gizmo is promising to be the panacea for all our entrepreneurial woes. Amidst this cacophony of pitches, I’ve […]
Kudos Deficiency Syndrome (KDS) is a term I’ve completely invented to describe a common workplace issue characterized by a lack of recognition and appreciation for employees’ contributions. This syndrome leads to disengagement, reduced productivity, increased turnover, and a negative work culture. Unfortunately, KDS is becoming ever more widespread. Only about 15% of people say they […]
TL;DR: Employees are distrustful when companies suddenly start talking about “Gratitude”, and it’s easy to see why – it’s often a disaster. Stories like this are far too common. Background: A company, previously applauded for its innovative peer recognition program, encountered unexpected challenges following a major shift in its employee appreciation strategy. The original program […]
I’m not sure if it’s a gift or a curse, but a LOT of people share a LOT of their experiences with me. (I’m pretty sure it’s a gift, even if some the “wrapping paper”, i.e. people’s lived experiences and the trauma inherent in them, is kind of awful.) It happens in forums like LinkedIn […]
Happy National Whipped Cream Day! As I sat down with my morning cup of coffee, I thought it would be appropriate to whip up some thoughts on professional development. It’s often seen as the ‘whipped cream’ of the employee experience – delightful, but optional. In fact, some leaders even see it as completely unnecessary fluff, […]
