How Do You Solve a Problem Like Uber?
This morning the New York Times’ business and financial news headlines are dominated by Uber stories. I at least glance through the business section of most major papers in the morning and it gets boring after a few sites, since the major stories tend to be the same across the NYT, Wall Street Journal, Washington […]
Things Women Need to Be Successful in the Workplace
Being a woman in the workplace isn’t easy. There are a lot of uncertainties, pitfalls and other challenges to navigate. Recently, I was asked to speak about how women can be successful in the workplace. A growing number of organizations are committed not to just hiring women but their development in various workplace leadership roles, regardless of their […]
Scandal: A TV Drama and Real-Life Hiring Process
Like the TV drama, current hiring processes could fit into the “drama” genre, or “comedic drama,” or maybe even “tragedy.” A series with multiple seasons at that. There are plenty of players, stakeholders and an industry built around it. My focus here is on two similarly written powerful lines that I recall being exquisitely delivered […]
Would It Help?: When to Talk Politics at Work
In 2015’s Bridge of Spies, an apt and conscientious lawyer, James Donovan, played by Tom Hanks, unpopularly and with personal risk defends a Soviet spy named Rudolf Abel, who is on trial for espionage and facing a death sentence. Politics and work! Donovan asks Abel, played by Mark Rylance, several times in different ways if […]
Creating a Supportive Work Culture
Overworked, without recognition and underpaid to boot. This is a common complaint by employees and a reason that many believe their teams are unhappy, but the HRM Canada article Are Your Workers Underutilized? – How to Tap Into Their Potential reveals an alternative explanation, and it might be the secret to supercharging teams. “85% of […]
If You Can’t Commit, Just Quit
I have the pleasure of owning my own business. While this comes with a heckuva lot of headaches and anxiety, it does come with some inherent bonuses: I own what I do! I am committed! I am all in! I gave a presentation a few weeks ago in which I talked about my belief that employees need […]
