The outbreak of COVID-19 has changed the way we work and interact with our team. Many people have never had to work from home now we are home for the foreseeable future. New challenges are bound to pop-up. For those who have always worked in an office, social distancing and quarantining ourselves can be lonely […]
1. When it’s important, write it down: If you personally experience a situation that is borderline or is harassment or witness one, write it down. Writing it down will allow you to express how you felt in the moment and what you expressed. The longer you wait, the higher the chances details will be forgotten. […]
Public speaking is something that many fear. There’s the fear of messing up, the fear of what the audience is thinking of you, etc. In the business world, public speaking is a skill that we must gain and master. Partners, employees, investors, etc follow and listen to leaders that demand their attention, command the stage […]
Workplace bullying can be defined as repeatedly and intentionally causing pain to another employee through abusive behavior that causes them emotional harm. According to the Workplace Bullying and Trauma Institute (WBTI), workplace bullying is, “a systematic campaign of interpersonal destruction that jeopardizes your health, your career, the job you once loved. Bullying is a non-physical, […]
A cycle of blame can hurt any workplace environment, therefore, fostering a culture of accountability in the workplace is needed. In fact, according to an article published by the Harvard Business Review, “A deep set of research shows that people who blame others for their mistakes lose status, learn less, and perform worse relative to […]
A growing amount of research is beginning to look at the benefits of taking breaks and promoting positive health habits at work. Sedentary behavior is on the rise and especially affects those working in an office setting. Additionally, there is mixed research regarding types of breaks at work and their benefits. This paper will explore, […]
With winter lingering and our days being cut shorter, it is important to take care of ourselves to avoid burnout and exhaustion. Below are some tips that serve us as a reminder to take care of ourselves. ● Sleep – Many of us don’t get enough sleep at night. Make it a habit to disconnect […]
Oftentimes when we think about sexual harassment training, we think of the 1980’s videos of poor reenactments of what is acceptable and unacceptable in the workplace. The trainings are largely monotonous, and it is all about rules and regulations; we pay for our employees to sit through a training that is costly and ineffective. There […]
These past few months, we have been working on a lot of team building programs to rebuild trust, collaboration, and teamwork. We used a series of tools from guided questions to activities. The most critical part of the sessions is when participants share about how workplace drama has broken down their trust and ability to […]
During the holiday season often employees are seen to be unfocused, distracted, or unmotivated. Sometimes, the thought of the office holiday party does not bring cheer or glee, because it is the same old party or it no longer serves your employees. It is about rebooting your team and re-energizing them for what is coming […]
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