8 Tips to Ease Workplace Anxiety About 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from an anxiety disorder, according to the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI). With today’s pandemic, that number could have potentially increased. While the new normal impacts all of us differently, small things can have a significant impact on the health…
Using gender neutral language in your day to day communications is one of the most effective ways to build an inclusive culture at the cellular level. Gender-bias language is everywhere, and it’s effects on those who are sensitive to it run deep. Gendered language is anything that unnecessarily differentiates between women and men. What do…
Tips for encouraging a positive workplace culture. Modern companies are always looking for fresh, innovative ways to build healthier workplaces. Sometimes, going back to the basics or starting new can help in more ways than you know and it can make a substantial difference. With changing social and workforce norms, some level of conflict can…
The interpersonal relationships between coworkers, as well as between employees and their managers, is the glue that holds strong company culture in place. If we feel comfortable being our authentic selves at work we are more productive. Making employees feel safe being their most authentic selves means creating a space for them to communicate freely…
Over the past decade, working from home has steadily increased in popularity. Employers no longer insist that their teams adhere to rigid schedules and “flexwork” policies are on the rise. We are also looking at the most diverse workforce in history, and it is apparent that norms of behavior are equally diverse. Coworking technologies and…
Mandated Sexual Harassment Training Requirements by State The past two years, 2018 and 2019, were both filled with new legislation your HR team needs to be aware of. Thanks to the #MeToo movement and some very attentive policy makers, these past two legislative sessions have been characterized by bills focused on curtailing hostile workplace issues…
In this digital age, the lines between personal devices and work devices are easily blurred. It’s no longer standard for people to have both a work and a personal cell phone. Even the most diligent workers may scan their social media feeds at their desk. And everyone takes their company-issued laptop home. However, this doesn’t…