Wars are raging. Hate crimes are on the rise, including Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and acts impacting people of color, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ Community, and essentially anyone who is not a WASPy straight, male (like me). If we ever needed more Peace on Earth, it is now. But what can just one person do about it? Christians are preparing to celebrate Christmas, Jews … [Read more...] about Peace on Earth
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Enrich Your Network
A strong and broad professional network is very important for a variety of reasons, including: Call on them when you need advice They can help you promote your personal brand Make you aware of professional development opportunities Provide support for promotions Inform you of new job opportunities And it can be fun to get to know others! You need more … [Read more...] about Enrich Your Network
Navigating Quiet Cutting
“Quiet Cutting” - it’s one of the newest buzzwords in the HR world and refers to organizations trying to push people out without firing them. Employers are flipping the script on “Quiet Quitting.” It can include pay reductions, downgrades in employee titles or trimming and shifting employee roles and responsibilities in the workplace. It’s a slow-motion attrition, giving … [Read more...] about Navigating Quiet Cutting
Your Jerry Maguire Moment
“Do you bring your “A” game to work every day?” Even better – “Do you bring your “A” game to your life every day?” Since we each have just one life to live, these are important questions. In the 1996 film, Jerry Maguire – starring Tom Cruise – Jerry has an epiphany. He realizes that he and those in his sports agent business, are not doing their work the correctly. … [Read more...] about Your Jerry Maguire Moment
Improve Your Well-Being at Work
You work hard but you don’t want to get burned out. You are doing some things outside the work day to improve your well-being – like getting your sleep, exercising, and watching your diet. But what can you do while you are at work to improve your well-being? A recent article in Harvard Business Review provides six, science-based suggestions for improving your well-being … [Read more...] about Improve Your Well-Being at Work