Challenging conversations happen at work, but how can we have them in a productive way? We’ve all been there. A crisis or long-standing issue disrupts workflow and progress comes to a complete stop. A meeting is called, frustrations are vented, and emotions run wild. Damage control is the next step, but important working relationships have […]
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During the pandemic, so much of our world transitioned to being online, whether we liked it or not. The transition online was arguably inevitable, but the pandemic accelerated the normalization of it. Prior to the pandemic, Zoom was known by a select group of professionals scheduling meetings across time zones. Post pandemic, everyone and their […]
You may have noticed that the conversation has shifted from talking about equality to talking about equity. While equality and equity are similar concepts, they have crucial differences that can impact outcomes. Equality refers to treating everyone the same way, regardless of their differences in background, circumstances, or needs. It aims to ensure that everyone […]
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Is it okay to cry at work? Tears are natural and human. While not all of us cry, crying is a normal reaction to increased emotion. This is not a bad thing, and in fact, emotional tears communicate strong feelings and create a sense of vulnerability that improves relationships. While they can be embarrassing, the […]
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It’s a new year, but many workers are feeling the same old burnout. Burnout is affecting companies across industries, with workers reporting high levels of burnout. This is concerning because it affects employee retention, productivity, and overall happiness at work and at home. The symptoms of someone suffering from burnout are fatigue, cynicism, and detachment, but […]
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It’s the beginning of a new year and we all know that means resolutions. For most of us resolutions are something we set at the end of December and abandon by the end of January. So why bother setting them when we never stick to them? Changing habits is hard, and grand resolutions don’t set […]
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