Human Resources Articles

Fears, Biases and Distortions: The Bedrock of Human Disputes

Have you ever been totally baffled by how differently people look at the same thing? Their inability or unwillingness to see what you see almost seems intentional or simply idiotic.And, guess what – they probably think the same about you!Wh [...]

Technology, Hybrids, and the New World of Work

What do I need to keep in mind as we struggle to re-open, revamp for hybrid work and the technology available while also complying with COVID guidelines while keeping employees engaged?The world is certainly more complex than anything we’ [...]

From Buddy to Boss

Whether you were a teammate or a team lead who has been promoted to a supervisor or manager (aka: the boss), you will have to face your coworker buddies who now report to you. To put it bluntly, yes this is awkward! Plan to address the awkw [...]

Diversity and Equity is no Longer an Option

When the medica discuss claims of lack of diversity, equity or inclusivity as well as claims of bias or harassment at companies, they often focus on race, sex or gender. Yet it is much more than those three aspects.  Employers should b [...]

Understanding Compensation and Benefits

All of the laws enforced by EEOC, except for the Equal Pay Act, require employees (or candidates) to file a Charge of Discrimination with the EEOC before they can file a job discrimination lawsuit against an employer. This means that Equal [...]

Crisis in The Workplace

It seems like everywhere we turn, there is a crisis. At work, small issues may turn into what is perceived as a huge workplace crisis. One definition of a crisis per Merriam-Webster is “an unstable or crucial time or state of affairs in whi [...]

To Interrupt Unconsious Bias You Must Understand it

Bias is usually unconscious which means it is second nature to us. Have you ever questioned your own bias? Everyone should! In order to interrupt any form of bias, one must understand what bias is and even test if they have an unconscious b [...]

Understanding Implied Privacy When Hiring

Privacy rights for workers are governed by certain laws, whether local, state or federal, by industry regulations or rules, and/or by company specific policies. Additionally, in many situations, people in the workplace may also have what is [...]

Liabilities When Posting Jobs and Notifications

Are you unintentionally discriminating by using unconscious bias in your job ads and notifications? Of course not! Well the words unintentional and unconscious are key and should really have you doing a double take right now and asking “I d [...]

Improve Your Effective Listening Skills to Benefit Your Team

Just as communication is more than just talking with each other, actively listening to your team is not as easy as it sounds. It is actually a process with the purpose of reaching a mutual understanding between each other. When it comes to [...]