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At the end of February 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in an employment discrimination lawsuit that focused on a reverse discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although the Supreme Court’s decision isn’t expected for a few months, the questions posed during oral arguments provide potential insight […]
This much-circulated New York Times opinion piece contends that the roadblocks women in corporate America face come down to three factors: competition, loneliness, and “deeply rooted barriers.”
Yesterday’s Advisor was all about HR anti-patterns, or how not to manage people. Today we’ll look on the positive side—how to build bridges of trust—and at an extraordinary tool to help. Businesses have built-in cultural gaps. HR is basically behaviorally based, while other managers tend to be bottom-line oriented. HR often wants to talk about […]
I ran into a good friend the other day at our kids’ baseball game. After the usual pleasantries, he said, “I’m glad you’re here, we really need to talk.” So we moved away from the rest of the crowd and he began to tell me about an incredible opportunity that he had been presented. His […]
Cross-training is a technique employed by some organizations in which an employee spends some time doing—or at least trains to do—work in a different business function. For example, a marketing employee might spend some time working in the operations group. A finance employee might spend time with the sales unit. The same process can be […]
Employee burnout is an epidemic in today’s workforce with important implications for organizations. Burnout often simply boils down to excessive workload—too much work for too long and not enough resources to do the work properly. During the pandemic, roles shifted, and workers complained of job creep, taking on increased responsibilities. The result: a fundamental imbalance […]
Frontline workers are struggling. From the people on the floor at your favorite brick and mortar store to the warehouse employees ensuring inventory is getting where it needs to go, the challenges they face are largely the same: low pay, inflexible scheduling, and a lack of user-friendly technology. According to recent data, this has led […]
by Dan Oswald “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It’s a statement attributed to Peter Drucker, the famed management guru, and a concept that many business leaders ascribe to. I like to quote it, and I want to believe it, but is it true? There are great companies that have a great culture. I like to […]
Mental illness is something that was not always discussed openly, but it’s become increasingly acceptable to address such issues in recent years. Yet, many companies still struggle to accommodate mental illness in the workplace.
Most managers understand that micromanaging their teams is counterproductive. Micromanaging, or dictating the intricate details of how an employee completes his or her work, not only is inefficient but also has significant and negative impacts on morale.