Tag: Workplace

To be productive as engineers, we need strict control over our workday. And we cannot let up on protecting our time. Because the vultures will come swooping in and try to waste it. Many things are out of our control in the modern workplace, but we can control what and who we give our time and how...

How can the workplace become a place where the skills and experience of older people are put to good use? That’s a goal of  Janine Vanderburg , the founder of The Age-Friendly Workplace and our guest on the newest episode of the Crow’s Feet Podcast. Listen to the epi...

A new report on conditions for LGBTQ people in Japanese workplaces found many in the community are struggling — and that the pandemic only made things worse. The survey Japan-based LGBTQ rights organization Nijiiro (Rainbow) Diversity recently released the results of their 2022 survey. T...

So you managed a dependable check — great job! At this point it is the ideal chance to get that cash work for you. Between the normal Starbucks run, Friday night pizza, and those new earphones you’ve been looking at, your justified cash appears to dissipate speedier than an entertainer a...

“Pretentious” is one of those words that can make us cringe. It refers to people who are likely to show off their knowledge or status, and it can be especially rampant in the workplace. As a management issue, being pretentious is problematic because it often manifests as shallow think...

If you think you don’t have any biases, think about an airline pilot. Now think about a nurse, a doctor, and a builder. See what I mean? I grew up in the sixties & seventies in working-class Britain, so I have many unconscious biases hardwired into my brain, even if I don’t ...

Having a gym attached to the workplace provides a lot of value. I know this because a few years ago I worked as a “community assistant” for a high rise downtown. With a college campus less than 100 yards away, it served as the perfect option for students and non-students looking for h...

Alright, folks, let’s talk about a gut-wrenching topic today – when those fired-up, superstar employees of yours suddenly go radio silent. You know, the ones who used to light up the room with their ideas and enthusiasm? Yeah, those guys. Photo by Dev Asangbam on Unsplash Th...

The focus on wellbeing and mental health has been growing, especially during and after Covid where people were forced to “cut ties” with family, friends, and colleagues for a long period of time. A study from the Mental Health Foundation, which tracked mental health across the pandemic, ...

If you’re one of the 6 in 10 that are not engaged at work (it’s 9 in 10 in the UK!) then you have some choices. Put up with it 2. Change jobs 3. Become an ‘entrepreneur’ 4. Run away and join the circus 5. Improve your day-to-day experience to create the sp...

The millennial generation, unlike any before it, is receiving an unprecedented amount of media attention given the growing awareness that they will increasingly comprise a significant portion of the workforce over the next five to ten years. Despite the growing research touting how the generations a...

In the chaotic hustle and bustle of the modern workplace, it’s easy to forget that behind every desk, cubicle, and strategically placed office plant, there’s a real, live human being. Yes, they eat, sleep, and binge-watch Netflix like the rest of us. Ensuring their well-being isn’t...

Let’s be real — how many of us can actually say that our work environment is a game worth playing? If the idea of “gaming” at work involves deadlines, targets, and KPIs that have us stressed to the brink, we’re doing it wrong. What if I told you that the secret to a mot...

“How do you know if a company’s culture is good?” Last week, a friend who’s looking for a new job asked me this. She’d been doing a few interviews, and was trying to figure out what questions to ask during her interviews to discern if a potential employer’s wor...

Feeling left out really matters at work. How awful is the issue? Ostracism was characterized in many pieces of research as social rejection. This kind of social rejection includes practices, for example, having one’s greeting go overlooked, being eliminated from invitations, or seeing others g...

Toxic work environments are unfortunately all too common. And while it’s easy to place blame on individual employees, often the root cause of the toxicity can be traced back to the leaders of the organization. In this article, we’re going to discuss how leaders contribute to the toxic...

That’s what it feels like to work in a team with poorly set goals. If you don’t know the destination, how can you possibly figure out the directions? Having the right goals, however, set you up for success. I saw it as a consultant with McKinsey & Company, as a leader of a team of...

Some employers are excited about swapping out computer monitors for virtual reality headsets, but the side effects of using VR are not completely understood. In a recent study, my colleagues and I propose 90 factors that could influence VR side effects in the workplace. In another study, w...

If you own an electrical equipment, you need to conduct PAT Testing regularly. There are two ways to do this: through a manual test and through a specialist test. Manual tests are the most common method and you will need a suitable tester for this type of equipment. You should also consider the risk...

Last month, my department head Ingrid headed out of the office abruptly after having received a call. Her voice was trembling and she sounded extremely worried, as she asked a colleague to catch an Uber to the hospital. Even though I might not be close to Ingrid, both at work and personally, I...

The next time you go to work, or work at home, will you feel able to be your true self, or will you put on your work persona for some or all of the time? Valuing diversity and promoting inclusion should mean that we can all be ourselves, yet new research by HR magazine shows that there ...

In the evolving landscape of workplace disputes, the use of mediation as a resolution method has gained prominence. This shift reflects a broader trend towards alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques, which promise efficiency and mutual satisfaction. However, as highlighted in a recent ...

I remember the day vividly — a Thursday in late spring, the kind where the sun promises warmer days ahead. I was in a small, neatly organised office, sitting across from my manager, feeling a mix of anticipation and anxiety. We were about to discuss my annual performance and, hopefully, my sal...

A few years ago, the BBC gave one of its end of year awards for sporting achievement to Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson. The award was very well deserved, but there was a big problem at the ceremony. The awards were being presented on a raised platform in the middle of the assembled audience. Dame Tanni...

Breaking Down Stereotypes  Stereotypes? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Diversity breaks down those barriers, showing the world that we’re all more than the boxes society wants to put us in. The Inclusion Dance  Inclusivity is the real party starter. It’s about m...

I write this piece following an agile huddle to determine the best fit with my strategic objectives for the day. No of course I don’t. I write this having asked myself in the shower what I feel like writing about this morning. Just as most of us for most of the time at work think about what...

In this talk, you’ll hear me say that inclusive leadership isn’t just about recognizing and acknowledging diversity. It’s also about celebrating and embracing its very concept! Now, some people would have you believe that dealing with disability is all about meeting some legal requ...

The next time you go to work, or work at home, will you feel able to be your true self, or will you put on your work persona for some or all of the time? Valuing diversity and promoting inclusion should mean that we can all be ourselves, yet new research by HR magazine shows that there ...