Why HR Professionals Need Mental Health First Aid Training
Many human resources professionals are under-informed about mental health issues. HR professionals should be equipped with the knowledge and abilities essential to recognize and handle employees’ mental health illnesses early on as they are the first line of defense in resolving issues relating to their productivity and general well-being. Like me, you’ve probably encountered coworkers […]
Tips to Evaluating Your Bereavement Policy
Like so many of you last week, I was so saddened to hear about Sheryl Sandberg’s sudden loss of her husband, David Goldberg. She returned to work this week 10 days after he passed away to a modified work schedule. Sometimes its hard not to think about what “you” might do in that situation — […]
Listening Is a Leadership and People Skill
“Put down the electronics and pay attention, be present.” This statement can be overheard at dinner tables, little league games, ballet recitals and now boardrooms. We’ve lost ourselves in our smartphones, tablets and giant screens. 24/7 accessibility is killing our communication skills, relationships and careers. We’ve forgotten how to listen. Can You & Your Organization […]
Three Roadblocks for the Freelance Economy
If you have been reading about the future at all you know that I and others have written about the rise of independent contractors or freelancers as a force in the world of work. Baby Boomers who have exited from corporate America and millennials who had a difficult time getting into corporate America have become […]
In Work and Life Failure Is Always an Option
There is a ton written about strong leaders and their success. The attributes that make them great, typically, can be defined by the 5 C’s: charismatic, convincing, credible, capable and creative. But what about those legendary leaders that fell short, time and time again? These are the leaders that I admire most. For they are […]
Does Your Leave Policy Promote the Working Parent
Does Your Leave Policy Promote the Working Parent? While checking out some articles trending for International Women’s Day this past Sunday I came across this neat article in the Washington Post, “An unusual new policy for working mothers” in which they describe Vodafone Group’s new global maternity policy. In addition to 16 weeks of paid […]
