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Category: National events & politics

The Signs of Potential Disaster Were Present at Walmart—Are They Present at Your Workplace?
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision, National events & politics

The Signs of Potential Disaster Were Present at Walmart—Are They Present at Your Workplace?

There were signs of potential disaster that later erupted in six deaths when Walmart supervisor Andre Bing shot and killed … Continue reading The Signs of Potential Disaster Were Present at Walmart—Are They Present at Your Workplace?

Guns in the Workplace
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, National events & politics

Guns in the Workplace

If you think the national division over guns hasn’t hit your workplace, you haven’t been listening. Not only are the … Continue reading Guns in the Workplace

Inflation’s Impact on Employees and the Workplace
Accountability, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, National events & politics

Inflation’s Impact on Employees and the Workplace

What keeps your employees and coworkers up at night, and what does it mean to you as their employer or … Continue reading Inflation’s Impact on Employees and the Workplace

Are Employees Who Need the Money Being Taken Advantages of by Their Employers
Business, National events & politics

Are Employees Who Need the Money Being Taken Advantages of by Their Employers

Question: I work as a caregiver. Unlike many employees able to switch to remote working, we caregivers traveled to our … Continue reading Are Employees Who Need the Money Being Taken Advantages of by Their Employers

In What Universe Is This Fair?: The College Debt Forgiveness Question Gets Personal
Career, Coaching, National events & politics, Professional growth

In What Universe Is This Fair?: The College Debt Forgiveness Question Gets Personal

Question: After my dad left us, my mom worked three part-time jobs. I helped by raising my two younger brothers … Continue reading In What Universe Is This Fair?: The College Debt Forgiveness Question Gets Personal

Complicit & Helping Someone Find Her Courage
Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, National events & politics, Personal growth, Writing

Complicit & Helping Someone Find Her Courage

“I worked with a Harvey Weinstein-type, a Bill Cosby-type.” The caller began in a hesitant voice, and then stopped. Something … Continue reading Complicit & Helping Someone Find Her Courage

Employers are Hiring and Laying Off at the Same Time
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, National events & politics

Employers are Hiring and Laying Off at the Same Time

A new PwC poll of 722 U.S. executives (63% from Fortune 1000 companies) reports that 50% of surveyed businesses are … Continue reading Employers are Hiring and Laying Off at the Same Time

Quiet Quitting: The New “Just Say No” Employee Pushback
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Quiet Quitting: The New “Just Say No” Employee Pushback

Gone are the days when most employers could count on employees competing to go “above and beyond” to rise faster … Continue reading Quiet Quitting: The New “Just Say No” Employee Pushback

Are We Headed Into A Recession Or Not? The Answer May Surprise
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Are We Headed Into A Recession Or Not? The Answer May Surprise

Is the U.S. heading into a recession? Are we in one now? My in-box filled with questions after I posted … Continue reading Are We Headed Into A Recession Or Not? The Answer May Surprise

Roe v. Wade in the Workplace
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, National events & politics, Office politics

Roe v. Wade in the Workplace

Question: Our company employs an interesting mix of personalities. In the past, this made for intense discussions about politics and … Continue reading Roe v. Wade in the Workplace

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