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Bias: the Achilles' heel of diversity advancement + 4 things you can do to mitigate bias
Bias is the primary reason why, despite the diversity goals, the same type of candidate is still selected, leading to the same type of team composition and the same team thinking. Bias leads employees from underrepresented groups to feel disengaged and not being "really seen". Bias leads to even the most personally committed leaders of diversity unwittingly and unintentionally excluding some members of the organization while including others.
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How to start great workplace birthday traditions
If you want to cultivate a strong culture and celebrate your team, here's our guide on how to start great birthday traditions in the workplace.
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5 reasons your team is ineffective
There are many warning signs to look out for when it comes to an ineffective team, and they should never be ignored. After all, the efficiency of your team determines the volume of your work output, the quality of that work, whether or not deadlines are achieved, and whether or not project goals are accomplished and key performance metrics met.
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5 Strategies for Handling Difficult Work Conversations
During your career as a manager, you may encounter sensitive situations with colleagues and employees. Often these problems don't resolve themselves on their own and employees may be upset, confused and the list of potential situations you may face is endless. When difficult situations arise it often falls to the manager to have the hard conversation with their direct report. No one told me this when I became a manager and I have had to teach myself this skill, apply knowledge gleaned from others, and consolidate what I have learnt on the job. It's my hope that with this post I'll leave you with tips you can use the next time you find yourself in a "what the heck do I do with this?" type of dilemma.
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How to have conversations to get what you want
Do you love flexing your conversation muscle? Or do you run a mile when a big or difficult conversation presents itself? Whether you're meeting with someone new, speaking with colleagues or connecting with your partner, there's more to conversation than just a verbal exchange.
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Leading Under the Pressure of the Pandemic
Leaders are known by the influence they leave on the communities they serve and the staff they lead. When faced with adversity, the skills as a leader will be challenged beyond what can be imagined. In the last few months, leaders have been pushed to the limits as the COVID-19 virus became the forefront of all human life.
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