Human Resources

Religion and Your DEI Strategy: Part V

2023-07-28T10:41:51-05:00August 11th, 2023|Tags: , , |

A Harvard Business Review article entitled, “Where Religious Identity Fits into Your DEI Strategy” provides seven practices to help companies embrace religious diversity. The fifth practice discussed was to provide meaningful and flexible accommodations for employees’ diverse religious practices.  Practical recommendations were explored like, when you create time off policies, consider floating holidays to accommodate different religious holidays. Also be ...

Religion and Your DEI Strategy: Part II

2023-07-24T17:38:06-05:00August 8th, 2023|Tags: , , |

A Harvard Business Review article entitled, “Where Religious Identity Fits into Your DEI Strategy” provides reasons and seven practices to help companies embrace religious diversity. The second practice discussed is to articulate clear guidelines for engaging religious diversity in your workplace.  A diverse workplace can make for stronger teams, but it does come with risks if not handled properly. The ...

Restoring Souls

2023-07-09T18:18:57-05:00July 24th, 2023|Tags: , , |

A friend of mine, who frequently hires college graduates, recently shared with me about his interviewing experiences. One thing that has surprised him is that one of the first questions he is asked by these young adults is if his company has mental health coverage.  The workplace feels a lot more fragile today than in the past. This requires employers ...

Helicopter Parents

2023-07-14T11:06:17-05:00July 14th, 2023|Tags: , , |

The Wall Street Journal recently featured an article about a growing trend of parents being overly involved in their children’s efforts to secure a job or navigate their career. One mother actually came into the workplace to mediate a conflict for their child.  Other mothers have accompanied their adult children to job interviews! We’ve heard in the past about ...

Burnout Epidemic: Part II

2023-06-24T10:35:44-05:00July 11th, 2023|Tags: , , |

In this series, we’re talking about the rising incidence of manager burnout. The Harvard Business Review discovered six key reasons behind this growing level of burnout.  The first cited reason is having an unsustainable workload. The pandemic negatively impacted staffing levels, increasing work for those remaining in their jobs.   This lack of staff has increased manager responsibilities. Burnout is inevitable ...

Burnout Epidemic: Part I

2023-06-24T10:24:34-05:00July 10th, 2023|Tags: , , |

Recently, Microsoft performed a study and discovered that 53% of managers express burn out. Navigating the pandemic, inflation, and current culture wars, have taken its toll on our business communities.  A Harvard Business Review article dove into the reasons behind this level of burnout. Author, Christina Maslach, identified six core reasons.   This list includes: having an unsustainable workload, a perceived ...

Unproductive Work Habits: Part I

2023-05-26T09:54:58-05:00June 12th, 2023|Tags: , , |

Since Microsoft has millions using their Office products, they have valuable insights into work habits. Recently, the Wall Street Journal highlighted some of Microsoft’s findings.  The average employee surveyed spends 57% of their time using office software for communication and meetings. Two out of three people also say they struggle to find time and energy to do their actual job.  ...

Anger and Family Business

2023-05-08T14:04:28-05:00May 30th, 2023|Tags: , , |

A CEO I worked for early in my career became furious with one of his family members. Rather than working through the anger, this CEO fired his relative without processing the ramifications.   He may have had good reason for his anger, but his approach had a lasting impact on his family. Their family was splintered and estranged for many years.  ...

New Grads or Apprentices

2023-04-30T09:29:11-05:00May 16th, 2023|Tags: , , , |

A Wall Street Journal-NORC survey revealed recently that 56% of people no longer believe a college education is worth the cost. This assessment was especially true for younger adults.  The price of college, online learning, and the huge amounts of student loan debt that haunts students for years has driven many to question the need for a college education.   Jesus ...

Not Even a Hint

2023-04-21T20:43:48-05:00May 2nd, 2023|Tags: , , |

Recent accusations against Justice Clarence Thomas is a good reason to discuss conflicts of interest.   Conflict of interest policies are prevalent for board members, and in many industries, such as government roles, banks, and nonprofits. It’s important that there be clear policies, and transparency related to those policies, so that we are confident that self interest doesn’t undermine the public’s ...

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