2020 taught us a lot (perhaps the understatement of the year, right?). We learned a lot about ourselves, each other, and our workplaces. We learned what it truly means to support each other and be there for one another. In the process, we gained awareness about some workplace changes that may be needed. Now that …
“Am I required to get the COVID vaccine?” If your employees haven’t started asking you this question yet, they will soon. Now that COVID vaccines are being administered, companies are deciding their approaches, and employees are wondering whether vaccines will be required. Many people are feeling a combination of emotions – excitement and hope, but …
Breastfeeding at work. It’s a topic we haven’t been very accustomed to, but COVID-19 is changing that. With so many employees working from home and daycare centers closed, employees are juggling work and childcare in all kinds of new ways. Recently, this came up on SHRM Connect in the form of, “Breastfeeding on Zoom Calls…What …
As leaders, we know how important it is to make sure harassment and discrimination aren’t welcome in our workplaces. Figuring out exactly how to accomplish this may not come as easily. I had the privilege of being a guest on the Humanize Your Workplace podcast with Alissa Carpenter, and we talk all about this! You …
What do you do when an employee is recording conversations in the workplace? It used to be that secretly recording conversations at work was a James Bond-style effort. Employees had to find a recording device and figure out a way to keep it hidden in order to get whatever evidence they were looking for. Now, …
In my last post, I discussed why you should allow political conversations at work and realistic ways to do it without ending up with a huge mess. Well, if you thought you had enough on your plate guiding your employees to have respectful conversations during this incredibly tense political election year, just wait! Over the …
If you want to see a serious debate, just make a political statement on social media and watch craziness unfold. You’ll quickly learn who’s on what side. Some will agree and jump to your defense while others will question your very existence. By the end of it all, you’ll probably have lost some friends – …
Now that we’ve passed Labor Day, it feels like fall is officially arriving (even if it’s still in the 80’s here in Georgia), and that means that Election Day will be here soon. Some states require that companies provide time off to vote, but the rules vary on the specifics and whether it must be …
As more and more businesses open their doors and employees return to the office, one of the most common questions is – will masks be required? In general, we’re getting used to the answer being “yes.” We’ve become more educated on the importance of them. Some states require masks, some businesses require them of employees …
Social media can be uncertain territory for employers. Posting and interacting on social media is a popular way to stay connected with friends and let everyone know what you did over the weekend. It’s also a popular way to share opinions – especially strong opinions. If you want to know who has strong opinions about …
