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Avoiding Mixed Messages in the Workplace: It’s a Culture Thing

Poor communication is a fast-track method for resentment, low motivation, mistakes and tension in the workplace. It’s important to understand that miscommunication is not easily contained; in reality, it cascades exponentially. We’ve all seen it happen: Boss miscommunicates to employee, who then spreads it to customers or colleagues, and then it spreads…

Much Ado About Active Listening in the Workplace

Look into employee engagement and you’re likely to read this advice: Listen to your employees. Your reaction is probably a self-congratulatory “I do!” Listening is easy, right? Only, you might not be actively listening, and that can make a real difference. Read on to find out what we mean by…

Words Matter: Positive Feedback and Employee Motivation

It’s National Say Something Nice Day, and we’re all about spreading positivity! Words matter, and when you say something nice, you spread a little more happiness along the way. When it comes to your office, spreading encouragement is all the more important. After all, who wants to work in an…

Is it Getting Hot in Here? The Rise of World Temperature

As we continue to explore sustainability and its role in corporate social responsibility, we cannot ignore the greatest environmental danger humanity faces—global warming. Of course, arguments abound about whether or not it is actually happening, but it is. But really, what exactly is global warming? According to Merriam-Webster, global warming…

Know Better, Do Better: Focus on Sustainability

There are many aspects of corporate social responsibility, and we're examining these aspects to better understand, educate, and promote richer company values. Last month, we focused on empathy’s place in corporate social responsibility. This month we move on from empathy and focus on sustainability. While 'sustainability' and 'corporate social responsibility'…

Empathy vs. Sympathy: Being (Better) Humans

As we continue thinking of empathy and its place within corporate social responsibility, we want to explore why empathy, rather than sympathy, is necessary for long-term success of programs and initiations. Of course, empathy and sympathy are both needed in the world. Currently, with so many things going on --…

Know Better, Do Better: Empathy and Corporate Social Responsibility

There are many aspects of corporate social responsibility (CSR), and we're taking the time to examine the pieces of the whole to build better understanding and promote better company values. Each month we'll focus on one focus topic, and this month we're taking a look at empathy. Doing better through…

Diversity and Inclusion: How Hiring Practices are Failing BIPOC Workers

As we come into Black History Month, it is not only a time of reflection on the great strides and inventions of African Americans, or the Civil Rights Movement that was both perilous and still going on, but time also to reflect on our current practices. Let’s begin with a…

3 Virtual Team Building Ideas That Don’t Suck

The new era of remote and hybrid working is well underway. Since early 2020, companies have been making massive strides in both the technology and processes required to run their business effectively. Rather than being a fundamental problem, remote capability is now a point of difference in recruitment and a…

Advice for Job Seekers in the Post-Pandemic Economy

When you hear that the job market is going through extraordinary times it can be cause for celebration or concern. Right now, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s really a little of both. This article shares insights on the current job market and tips for job seekers in…

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