Compass Have you ever felt your words get twisted into something you never intended? Maybe you said something you didn’t know was offensive. Or someone completely misinterpreted what you said. Perhaps now you’re so afraid to say the wrong thing, that you say nothing at all. As an Organizational Development Consultant, I’ve seen these situations play … Read more
“Guard zealously your right to serve in the Armed Forces, for without them, there will be no other rights to guard.” — President John F. Kennedy At Compass, we are committed to creating workplaces where all employees can thrive. This includes current service members who balance demanding military commitments with their civilian careers. As a … Read more
For the month of May, the nation promoted Mental Health Awareness Month with a multitude of social media posts and learning opportunities. Compass also presented our own webinar on “Improving your Workplace Mental Health Strategy”. As a licensed therapist, I am an advocate and ambassador for mental health and wellness and I was energized to … Read more
W E B I N A R When A Day Off Isn’t Enough: Improving Workplace Mental Health Strategy Contact Compass to speak with one of our experts about incorporating mental health best practice strategies.
Two simple words have the power to make people feel they matter, their work matters, their contributions matter, and that they make a difference. These two words can determine if a customer is satisfied or dissatisfied. These two words have the power to make relationships stronger in both our personal lives and our professions. These … Read more
A recent New York Times article identified an increase in workplace harassment over the pandemic. “What surprised many was the extent to which remote work made it easier for some employees to exert power over those who were comparatively vulnerable. That’s because the channels through which remote work occurs — text, phone, video — are … Read more
We are all navigating new challenges, norms, personal struggles, changing expectations, critical social dialog, and the continued unknown. It is a valuable time for all of us to P.A.U.S.E. Moving too fast forces us to make assumptions, leave our biases unchecked, or act in ways that negatively impact others. The problem is not that we … Read more
A new Compass course focused on helping organizations build and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. Our mission at Compass is creating work environments where people thrive. To live our mission, we developed a course called IDEAS to support organizations in becoming truly inclusive by prizing diversity, creating equity and accessibility, and sustaining positive … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered about, or only just heard about, Juneteenth, you’re not alone. Juneteenth is the oldest annual celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in this country. In 2020, Allegheny County in Pennsylvania joined several other cities and counties to make Juneteenth a paid holiday for county employees. Here we break down the four … Read more
Peter Drucker wrote, “Your foremost job as a leader…is to take charge of your own energy and then help orchestrate the energy of those around you.” Many of us have learned from experience and reflection that emotions play a significant role in impacting our energy and others around us. A leader’s effectiveness is a strong … Read more
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