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12 March 2024
In 1914, the concept of "happy hour" emerged when the U.S. Navy organized evening events for on-duty sailors, aiming to provide entertainment through food, music, and dancing. During the era of prohibition "happy hour" took on a different connotation. With the ban on alcoholic beverages, the term came to represent the clandestine act of enjoying a drink after work but before heading home, as noted by the Huffington Post.
27 February 2024
Employee Appreciation Day is this Friday, March 1st. Do you know what makes your employees feel appreciated? It might differ by generation according to a new report by Talent LMS.
13 February 2024
23 January 2024
While it seems like elections and politics have been on-going rather than every two or four years, we are now entering the actual election year, and employers should prepare themselves to address possible employee dissent, rancor, or worse.
5 December 2023
Entitled is a word that we hear a lot these days. It is often thrown around casually to describe groups of people and individuals even when not necessarily a fair assessment. But have you ever had to work with people who are truly entitled? They could be a boss, co-worker, or perhaps a vendor or supplier.
21 November 2023
19 September 2023
Last week we looked at 10 Leadership Styles and How to Work with Them. This week we are looking at six employee types and recommendations on how employers should address each type.
12 September 2023
Navigating various types of leadership in the workplace can be challenging. There are many contrasting styles of leadership – some easier to work with than others.
20 June 2023
Impulsive employees can have a profound impact on the overall dynamics of a workplace. Their impulsive behavior is often driven by lack of self-control, emotional reactivity, short attention span, disregard for rules, and lack of accountability.
Do you work with employees who consistently exhibit negativity, criticism, and lack of support? Perhaps you have encountered a coworker who is unaware of the ways in which their actions affect you, or someone who frequently tells lies. If any of these situations resonate with you, it is likely that you have encountered toxic traits. It is crucial to be aware of the following ten toxic personality traits and remain vigilant in identifying them.
9 May 2023
It just takes one bad apple…so the saying goes. One negative employee can have a significant impact on the work environment and the morale of other employees. Here are some ways in which a negative employee can affect work:
11 April 2023
One of the hardest things about getting feedback is not reacting defensively. Defensiveness in the face of criticism is a perfectly natural response. The quote, “listen to learn, not to react” is a great standard to live by.
4 April 2023
Recent layoffs in the tech industry have intensified a climate of toxicity in tech companies according to 45% of employees, a new research report by TalentLMS and Culture Amp reveals. Employees are holding their leaders liable for the toxic work culture in their companies.
28 March 2023
28 February 2023
Toxic work culture is the number-one reason employees leave jobs and is the cause for many employee health issues. A toxic workplace is an environment where employees are subjected to harassment, discrimination, or bullying. It can also be a place where the employee is micromanaged or has a hostile work environment. Employees often feel unsafe or uncomfortable causing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Adulting is not always fun. Instead of dealing with zoom meetings, deadlines, and endless emails, recess and taking naps seems like a far better deal.
14 February 2023
Considering the amount of time we spend with our colleagues, romances and other relationships are bound to form in the workplace. According to SHRM’s Annual Workplace Romance Survey, 75% of workers are comfortable with people at their workplace being involved in a romantic relationship, and 83% respect or would respect those who are in one.
Organizations faced hard decisions in Q4, and the downsizing continues into 2023. The question now is who the lucky ones really are. The employees who are left or the ones that got the ax?
8 November 2022
There have been a number of studies showing that employees value and trust their direct supervisor’s messaging more than the 2nd line or even the CEO. The direct supervisor is a constant in their lives and likely to experience what they experience when they hear upper-level leaders talk. In engagement studies, communication and trust are generally the lowest rated items.
25 October 2022
A new report by Meyers-Briggs, Conflict at Work, reveals that managers spend an average of four hours each week dealing with employee conflict. The research investigates how people in the workplace see conflict today and what we can do to manage it better.
18 October 2022
Who wants to deal with employees always opposing or dismissing the actions of an employer? No one wants to consistently hear negative feedback. No one wants to hear “I told you so” either. Yet naysayers play an important role in the organization, and if harnessed properly can add value to leadership messaging and actions.
According to a new survey by SHRM, one in five U.S. workers (20%) have experienced poor treatment in the workplace by coworkers or peers due to their political views. What happened to keeping political views private in the workplace? The 2020 election along with the pandemic has thrown civility out the window.
27 September 2022
…or just more sensitive? The election of 2016 opened the doors for filters to be filed away leading many employers to re-establish their work speech policies. However, with the pandemic and work from home, it appears that rudeness is again creeping into the workplace.
16 August 2022
Having fun at work is proven to increase engagement and results in healthier and happier employees. It’s where most of us spend a majority of our day, so why not make it fun!
17 May 2022
After working from home so long, it appears that many have forgotten office etiquette. For example, the heating of fish in the microwave, eating tuna fish at the desk, or not showering before coming to the office. For people with olfactory sensory issues, returning to the office could be a nightmare. Then there are those who forget their decibel levels. They can be heard everywhere.