High Tech, Low Touch Culture
Why Top Performers Are Leaving Tech Companies and How to Repair the Breach If you use technology at work in 2024, we all are familiar with some negative terms, such as hack, malware, exfiltration, and backdoors. These terms are used when someone or something has breached our systems, and now we are in a full-blown […]
Stop Breaking the Bank: Why Financial Institutions Must Act Now to Save Their Culture
Last month, I keynoted a business conference to share some strategies on how corporate leaders can maintain their culture and top talent amid rapid change and business uncertainty. A bank executive in the audience approached me as I came off stage. He began to tell me about the myriad of challenges affecting his institution. In […]
Get Off The Struggle Bus: The Five Industries Struggling to Retain Talent and Why It’s So Hard to Build a Great Workplace Culture
As a keynote speaker in multiple industries, I know talent retention and workplace culture have become the battlegrounds for organizational success. Companies with great leaders and an inclusive culture are always more productive, more engaged, and outperform their peers. This focus creates a race to the top for how they can attract more top talent […]
Five Ways to Build a Politically Inclusive Workplace
In today’s hyper-partisan political climate, especially amid the heated 2024 Presidential election cycle, creating a workplace where diverse political beliefs are respected has become more challenging yet essential. The intense rhetoric, high-stakes issues, and widespread social media influence this cycle have amplified political tensions, making it harder for HR executives to navigate workplace dynamics. A […]
7 Effective Leadership Strategies to Protect Your People from Political Tension
Let’s face it, November 5, 2024 might be the most impactful election of our lifetimes. It’s inevitable that tension around this election will find it’s way into your workplace. The conversations might start at the water cooler, in the slack channel or in the conference room before the meeting starts. No matter where it begins, […]
The Impact of Political Tension on Employee Well-being
4 Strategies HR Executives Need to Know We are less than 100 days from a Presidential Election. I am certain that political tension is an ever-present reality in today’s society, and its effects often spill over into the workplace. These tensions can significantly impact employee well-being, affecting their mental health, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. […]
Navigating the 2024 Election in the Workplace:
5 Effective Strategies for Executives Every four years in the United States, the atmosphere understandably intensifies with the arrival of the presidential election. Against this backdrop, it’s almost inevitable that discussions about the election seep into the workplace. Yet, in today’s highly politically charged climate, such discussions can rapidly escalate into contention, causing rifts among […]
How to Start Turning Around Your Workplace Culture
Every organization has a culture, whether intentional or not. This culture can be the bedrock of a thriving business or the silent killer of potential and productivity. In the recently released “The State of the Workplace Injustice Report,” we uncover the stark realities many employees face and the urgent need for corporate leaders to take […]
Why We Need Zero Tolerance for Workplace Harassment
Workplace harassment is a pervasive issue that continues to plague organizations across various industries. It undermines employee morale, disrupts productivity, and tarnishes businesses’ reputations. Last month, we released “The State of the Workplace Injustice Report,” which provides a comprehensive analysis of workplace harassment and its devastating effects. This report serves as a clarion call for […]
Five Ways to Identify Disengaged Employees
Disengaged employees are like a slow poison to an organization. Their lack of enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment can have a ripple effect, impacting productivity, morale, and ultimately, the bottom line. In the recently released “The State of the Workplace Injustice Report,” we delve into the pressing issue of employee disengagement and its root causes. This […]
