Some of us have been there. You receive a cryptic message from your manager telling you to hop on a quick call. Already anxious, you hop on the Zoom and see your manager and another foreboding familiar face: HR. Your nervous system spikes and you know what is about to happen. Before you even have … Read more
We know that change can be hard. For some organizations, change may be part of the culture, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy on employees. Creating an environment where employees feel supported can help employees navigate change more easily. In a recent study by the American Psychology Association, 9 out of 10 employees said they … Read more
When you think of sexual harassment training, do you envision employees zoning out during a mandatory video or rushing through a poorly designed e-learning module to meet compliance deadlines? If so, you’re not alone. But what if sexual harassment training could move beyond a box-checking exercise to become a cornerstone of workplace respect and a … Read more
From Toxic Tea Room Podcast: It’s that time again. Ah, the annual performance review. One of the most anticipated- and dreaded- events of the year, as these reviews often come with annual raises- which takes you down a whole other rabbit hole of how these reviews come together, and the reindeer games that ensue. Reindeer … Read more
How much effort is too much effort? I started out my professional career thinking I need to give my work 110% effort, always. ‘Peak performance’ was about maximum effort to get the best results. And then I got married, thinking I can still give it 100% and save some of myself for my marriage. And … Read more
Early in my career, I attended a session at my company for all the women-identifying new hires to hear advice on navigating the workplace as a female. During the question-and-answer session, I asked, “How we can support ourselves and each other to ensure we are being paid equally and fairly to the men in our … Read more
If the pandemic has taught us anything, we are all human and impacted by the same or similar life experiences (illness, death, caretakers of children or elderly parents, etc.). It’s time that we treat part-time employees as valued members of our organization and offer equitable paid time off benefits. For many employers, part-time employees make … Read more
I love puzzles. In kindergarten, I was a whiz at jigsaw puzzles. I would complete mine with lightning speed, and with good intention in my heart, move on to finish the puzzles of all the other classmates. Mrs. B, my not so nice teacher (the antithesis of the quintessential kindergarten teacher!) repeatedly chastised me for … Read more
Recently, I worked with a client who wanted to build a personal Teams channel for employees. Gasp! As a seasoned Organizational Development professional, the risk of inappropriate use sent me into shock. The client shared they missed the proverbial water cooler vibe they had pre-pandemic and were looking for an alternative to spur personal connections … 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
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