Last week you read about the first two steps from my workplace conflict prevention program. We discussed establishing a positive culture asa foundation, and good management strategies for organizational change. Those two tools can go a long way in improving your culture and preventing conflict, but they are only a small part of a truly…
Conflict at work is inevitable. Despite this reality, there are many steps that employers can take to avoid and resolve these situations. My experience as an independent workplace investigator has given me a bird’s eye view of workplace conflict as it unfolds, and I have been able to spot a few patterns. One pattern is…
Did you know that 83% of LGBT employees feel the need to downplay or hide their sexual orientation in the workplace to avoid judgment? Sure, we all need to have boundaries with our personal and professional lives, however studies show that hiding our true selves can be crippling to our careers. A Deloitte report revealed that 61%…
Do you work with someone who takes 10 minute breaks every 30 minutes, makes dozens of personal calls during their day, or surfs the web during working hours? It’s not uncommon for an organization to acquire an employee who seems as if they are just going through the motions of their everyday tasks and show…
In today’s fast paced job market, retaining talented and qualified employees can be one of the most difficult tasks for both start-ups and established companies. The new norm is for a new hire to come into a position with the intention of putting one or two years under their belt, then moving on to the…
What happens when you want to hire a new team member but don’t know if they will be the right fit for your organization? Imagine walking into an interview and not having a set of questions ready to go or even a clear job description in front of you for the position you are hiring.…
Some Silicon Valley tech companies and other organizations beyond are currently in what Emtrain would call, the “Red Zone.” When there is Red activity, the workplace is unproductive, uninviting and hostile. The Red Zone can be recognized as any comments and actions that are pervasive and fall into unlawful harassment. With great frustrations floating around…
According to a recent HR Dive article, a manager that allows employees to control their work tends to see better results than a manager that feels the need to micromanage all aspects of a worker’s job. It is no surprise that a pleasant and collaborative company culture keeps employees engaged – but that is not always…
Having a diverse team is a necessity to the success of your workplace culture. Developing your awareness and understanding of different cultures, backgrounds, and personality types is crucial when picking the right people to represent your team. In this infographic from gothamCulture, the idea of an “iceberg of culture” is introduced to distinctly represent the struggles…
With the recent launch of Reid Hoffman’s Decency Pledge, there has been renewed discussion around the biased, unhealthy environment prevalent in the Tech industry. It is clear there is much work to do to create a healthier inclusive culture with a level playing field. Experience Harassment or Bias in Tech? In response to this recent…