communication
July 4, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Big Idea
Dear HR Manager, My team’s workload has increased exponentially, and we need a dedicated project manager. I want to propose a new position, but also want to be the person in that role. How do I pitch this big idea to my boss? – Big Idea Dear Big Idea, The best way to prepare for...
June 13, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Radical Offboarding
Employers put effort into communicating their brand to attract new talent. What if you put the same amount of effort into offboarding voluntary departures? Turn each exit into an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of departing team members. Employee exits are a natural part of the ...
June 6, 2023
Workplace Culture | Storytelling: Do You Hear the Beat?
Stories are all around you. People tell themselves stories all the time. Your manager, teams, and clients are 22 times more likely to remember new data if it is wrapped in a story. They are the glue that holds your ideas together. But people tend to spend little time purposefully honing ...
May 2, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Ready for a Mentor
Dear HR Manager, I am a few years into my first job and want to find a mentor. How do I find someone who will help me at this stage of my career? – Ready for a Mentor Dear Ready for a Mentor, Mentorship has evolved. Today, instead of one life-long mentor, savvy employees are...
April 18, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | The ABCs of Inclusion
Described as “death by a thousand cuts,” microaggressions damage work culture and employee satisfaction. Over time, these insensitive statements, actions, or assumptions can make employees feel excluded and marginalized. Countering microaggression is an “all-staff” issue. Creating a culture of ...
April 4, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Workplace Guilt
Dear HR Manager, Last week my company had layoffs and my team lost several members. The employees who remain are struggling. I don’t know what to do. How do I re-engage my team after this layoff? – Workplace Guilt Dear Workplace Guilt, Layoffs are brutal for everyone involved. The remaining ...
March 14, 2023
Workplace Culture | Connect Employees with your Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategy
People want more from their jobs. Expectations have grown in leaps and bounds in the area of corporate sustainability. As a result, many job seekers are looking for employers that support ESG (environmental, social, and governance) efforts important to them. Of the participants surveyed in the ...
March 7, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Word on The Street
Dear HR Manager, An employee from another department applied for an open position on my team. Normally, I would be thrilled, but rumor has it that this individual is not a stellar performer. What should I do? – Word on The Street Dear Word on The Street, Above all, keep an open mind; the ...
February 28, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Inclusive Meetings: Creating Spaces Where All Can Contribute
It’s true – the loudest voice often gets the most “airtime.” You have likely been in a meeting where one person dominates the conversation, leaving teammates struggling to add their ideas and questions. Research reveals that men from minority groups and women are often uncomfortable speaking up ...
February 14, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Stepping on my Toes
Dear HR Manager, One of my employees is infringing on my responsibilities. He emails directives to the department without my approval. Sometimes the information is incorrect and sends the team into a tizzy. At other times, it is correct but outside of his domain. What do I do? – Stepping On My ...
