But two years in, many teams have new members, and some are being completely reformed. Do you trust the new people as much as you did the folks you already knew?
The medium can be as important as the message. As more and more of workplace interactions shift virtual, it is becoming ever more important to be mindful of the communication choices we make — and their possible unintended consequences.
Flexday Friday Brings Balance Back to the Workweek - Bloomberg
A permanent culture of remote or hybrid work has its pros and cons when it comes to this new concept of "office hours." We probably won't ever go back to a world where workers are truly free from Friday evening until Monday morning.
Getting Better at Talking About Mental Health at Work | Bridgespan
A recent study suggests that while more employees are comfortable discussing mental health in the workplace, the conversations they’re having aren’t always fruitful.
Because I had said yes to every assignment, in hopes that would help me move on to my next opportunity, I had become indispensable, and my manager wouldn’t let me go. Being indispensable had temporarily killed my career.
In December 2021, several months after this article was originally published, Governor Inslee and legislative leaders announced that changes will be made to the long-term care program and that the Employment Security Department will not be collecting long-term care premiums from employers at this time in order to provide the legislature time to make these changes.
Cultivating Fine Whines: Listening to the Team - PA TIMES Online | PA TIMES Online
When someone is told to stop whining, they are effectively being told to ignore their individual values. As a result, they may emotionally disengage, withholding potentially useful perspectives and insights which might be mined to improve service quantity, quality or responsiveness.
75% of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional and they usually fail on at least three of five main targets: meeting a planned budget, staying on schedule, adhering to specifications, meeting customer expectations and maintaining alignment with the company's corporate goals.
Why Leaders Fail to Realize They're Wrong | Psychology Today
It's not easy for leaders to acknowledge they've made a mistake. It's even harder for them to admit they are wrong. That's why many leaders adopt a "never apologize" mindset—they stick to their guns rather than admit they were wrong and cut their losses.
The Human Side of the New Normal - PA TIMES Online | PA TIMES Online
Public organizations from villages, communities, counties, states and the federal level are all coming to a reckoning—a new frightening, unnerving and never-before-seen new normal...Employees from all sectors are demanding transparency, development, trusting environments, compassion and care.
8 Tips for Conducting an Excellent Remote Interview
Remote interviewing is here to stay, as the pandemic and its evolving offshoot, the Great Resignation, continue to reshape the modern workplace. Here are some tips for employers seeking to master the medium in order to identify top talent from a distance.
End of furlough anxiety? Belongingness is the answer
I believe belongingness is key for companies to help employees feel comfortable returning to work. Belongingness doesn't just refer to the feeling of 'fitting in', in fact, it's a very different concept. It ensures all unique voices across a business are contributing to overall growth by empowering them to speak up and feel supported by colleagues when they do so.
Managers, Your Employees Don’t Want to Be Facebook ‘Friends’ - HBS Working Knowledge
Want your colleagues to see your Vegas vacation photos? Research by Lakshmi Ramarajan and colleagues offers reasons to think twice about connecting with people you manage on social media.
A Futurist’s Guide to Preparing Your Company for Constant Change
The time to prepare for change is not when it hits. It’s before it hits, and during times of relative calm. Reacting to change in the moment keeps you forever on the defensive, and the consequences can be severe.