The Differences Next Door
How can we build diverse organizations if the very differences diversity brings is the same source for implicit bias? How does that build inclusion?
Human Resources
Can Mediation Work in My Office?
If your company or agency has an established mediation cadre and policy on conflict resolution resources, you are in luck! The management of your organization has recognized the benefits of reduced workplace conflict. Familiarize yourself with these services and don’t hesitate to utilize them. It may also be helpful to refer co-workers who have shared… Read more »
22 Gift Ideas for Government Coworkers That Don’t Break Ethics Rules
Giving gifts to government colleagues is tricky business. At the federal level, strict rules govern gifts between government employees. What memorable gifts can you get for your government coworkers that follow the rules?
The Emptiness of the Term “Inclusion”
We need deeper emotional connections among our world community to persuade ourselves we are not different from each other. We are different like each other.
How People Analytics can Help Human Resources Make Better Decisions
People analytics presents an opportunity for federal HR leaders to make significant strides in shorter time period and for less cost than traditional solutions would dictate.
Are You Caught in the Blame Game?
The message was this: everyone is in it for themselves here and we will look for someone to blame when anything goes wrong. I couldn’t protect my team and everyone became unwilling and fearful players in the “blame game.”
Your Recipe to Make a Great Online Course
It’s almost Thanksgiving and if you’re like me, you’ve been busy gathering recipes to make a mouth-watering holiday feast. Turkey – check. Mashed potatoes – check. Stuffing – check. Green bean casserole – check. And don’t forget the gravy! But Thanksgiving dishes aren’t the only things with fulfilling recipes! We’ve perfected our recipe for onlineRead… Read more »
How to Make an Impact in the Lives of Your Coworkers
This holiday season, the season of giving, as you’re looking for ways to change someone’s life or improve their circumstances, consider donating some of your leave to someone in need. You can’t begin to understand the impact you might have on someone’s life.
Doing a Workplace Analysis
Think of an incident in your workplace that was disruptive to productivity and cohesiveness — was it ever satisfactorily resolved?
From Human Capital to Social Capital
For the sake of human capital, you may have the brains, technical ability, intelligence and competence to get the job started. But for the sake of social capital, have you got the connections to get the job done?