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Toxic positivity is harmful to employees and businesses. It is a misguided attempt to reassure employees that can have far-reaching negative impacts. Learning about what toxic positivity is and how to avoid it in the workplace can create a better work environment, which leads to better business performance and results.
Once a darling of America’s high-tech engineering and manufacturing industry, aircraft manufacturer Boeing has faced a recent string of dangerous and high-profile failures. From door-plug failures and loose parts to FAA investigations, it’s been a rough 2024 for Boeing. So, what has happened to bring Boeing to such a low state of affairs? Some observers […]
By now, most employers with at least 15 employees have a general familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). That said, what does or does not—constitute a “disability” under the ADA may not be as clear. This is especially true when it comes to disabilities that are mental, rather than physical, in nature. One […]
As important as it is to predict, adapt, and embrace change, it’s just as important to recognize when the past should stay in the past. Workplace trends are constantly changing. Sometimes, it’s more beneficial to put a strategy to rest than let it overshadow new trends.
Over the past few years, I’ve poured my heart into diversity and inclusion initiatives at Square Root. We’ve added generous parental leave, supported a local STEM education non-profit that benefits young girls called Girlstart, created sensitivity training, and fostered internal communities. With our efforts came a diverse team. We span generations, education levels, genders, sexual […]
Employers can expect some relief from federal requirements under the Trump administration, especially those put in place under President Obama.
Yahoo and Best Buy famously eliminated or curbed telecommuting; meanwhile, other companies are embracing it. (Cisco reported it improved employee retention and saved $277 Million by allowing employees to telecommute.) In today’s Advisor, attorneys Deanna Brinkerhoff and Cathleen Yonahara offer ten practical tips for your telecommuting program.
Effective diversity training will train employees on the following goals: Recognize the impact of workplace diversity. Understand its benefits and challenges. Create varied, yet cohesive, work teams. Here’s a brief handout that outlines why diversity is important in the workplace—and how to make it work. 10 Ways to Maximize the Benefits of Workplace Diversity Respect […]
Have you ever seen the Kia car commercials with the dancing hamsters? They look pretty innocent, but that is the exact opposite! One of those hamsters is actually a fraud!
The need for staff flexibility has always been prevalent, as demand is rarely static year-round. But the pandemic has brought this idea to the forefront. How can organizations cope when demand suddenly falls off a cliff and then surges again a few months later?