Glassdoor reviews reveal top 5 signs of a toxic workplace | Does your firm promote a sense of belonging? | 4 ways to encourage use of inclusive language in the workplace
A study by researchers from MIT of 1.3 million Glassdoor reviews reveals the top five red flags of a toxic workplace culture. Warning signs are disrespect, a noninclusive environment, unethical behavior, ruthless competition and bullying. Full Story: Inc. (tiered subscription model) (3/22)
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Recruiting & Retention
Does your firm promote a sense of belonging? Some employees may feel that they don't fit in with the dominant work culture and choose to hide aspects of themselves from their colleagues. Leaders can address this issue and promote a sense of belonging by holding conversations to better understand the culture they have subconsciously created. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (3/20)
The Answer to Clear Business Communication Clear communication is the foundation of a customer-centric strategy. It has the power to frustrate a consumer into switching to a competitor or transform them into a loyal brand advocate. We have created some plain language tips that you can use to improve the quality of your communications now.
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3 ways to find yourself beyond your job title Don't let your job title define your identity or stifle your future, Keith Keating writes. Instead, let your identity be shaped by the purpose and meaning you find in life outside of work, and tell your career story based on what you actually do, Keating recommends. Full Story: Training magazine (3/17)
Benefits & Compensation
Employers can help staff be more financially confident Nearly all workers taking part in a recent John Hancock survey indicated they would like their employers to offer financial-wellness programs, and two-thirds of respondents said such a program would make them more likely to stay at their current workplaces. Allowing people to convert unused paid time off into cash, reviewing appropriate salary benchmarking and learning from other employers' successes are some keys to help staffers feel more financially stable. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (3/18)
The HR Leader
How to win support from different personality types You can calibrate your communication, presentation style or energy level to deal with executives who are reserved, critical, conservative, egotistical or energetic, writes Joel Garfinkle. However, it's best to avoid jealous and envious executives, instead waiting "for the rest of the organization to realize their true motivations," Garfinkle writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (3/21)
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Kanoe Namahoe
My son worked for a moving company while he was in college. Kiaha is 6’, broad-shouldered and strong as a bull. It paid well and worked around his schedule. His boss was a friend of mine. She loved him. “I wish I had 10 more like him," she told me. What she and I didn’t know is that he was miserable. Another employee was bullying him. He didn’t like Kiaha because Kiaha is a Christian. He frequently harassed Kiaha about his faith and made inappropriate comments about his relationship with his girlfriend (who later became his wife). This happened almost every time the two were assigned to do a move together. When Kiaha finally told me about the bullying, I nearly came out of my skin. I was furious. I wanted to tell my friend -- his boss -- or have him tell her. “You need to tell her! Son, this is harassment. She needs to know what’s happening in her company.” He refused. He assured me that he was in no physical danger but said that telling his boss wouldn’t help anything. “The guy’s an idiot, but he won’t hurt me. I’d throw him up on a roof. I’m not going to say anything, though. I’m quitting next month and I can suck it up until then.” Toxicity in the workplace is a thing, as we see in our top story. It can take place in any organization and employees might not disclose that it’s happening. Employers need to be proactive and watch for signs of harassment so they can prevent it from taking root. How can I serve you better with this brief? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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