“If you want to learn one thing that will open up the most doors, it would be mastering the art of low-context communication.” Darren Murph Known as the “Oracle of remote work,” and author of the pioneering Remote Work Playbook, Darren Murph, believes low-context communication is “the Dark Horse skill of the future.” The concept of low-context communication isn’t new. So, why is it now becoming such a sought-after skill? To answer this, we need to take a tour of the modern workplace. Time to meet Lucia. Style over substance: When (bad) communication kills collaboration Lucia was excited about the…
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In the ever-evolving landscape of employment regulations, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has emerged as a beacon of change. Enacted to protect the rights of pregnant employees, this legislation doesn’t just champion equality. It also nudges businesses toward fostering a more supportive and inclusive workplace. Especially in an era where many employers are looking to support women in the workplace. And to counteract events that have hurt diversity and well-being. While they are helpful, regulations like this can’t address all the challenges employers face in creating a fair and equal workplace. It’s important to look beyond mere compliance to achieve…
Positive psychology and learning form a dynamic duo when it comes to educational excellence. But, there’s a caveat to this golden combo. If we overdose on positive vibes and neglect the pursuit of academic rigor, there’s a high chance of veering off course. Too much focus on feel-good moments might divert learners’ attention from their primary goal. Which is actually learning. To make the partnership between positive psychology and learning flourish requires balance. Instructors should blend positive psychology techniques thoughtfully to help learners excel emotionally and professionally. But how is this possible? Let’s discover the effects of positive psychology in…
Every manager wants team members who are agile and adaptable. And (almost) every employee will claim to be both of those things. But how can you tell for sure? As AI tightens its grip, 60% of HR managers rate self-management as one of the most important skills for employees. And, with a future of rapid and continuous change on the cards, it’s no big shock that adaptability and agility come top of the list. But to nurture employee adaptability across your organization, you first need to know how to measure. The question is, how? For upskilling and reskilling initiatives to…
Sarah is a new recruit, hired for her professional experience and impressive track record. You look forward to the contribution she’ll make to your growing organization. Unfortunately, Sarah focuses on specific projects, isolated from her team. She doesn’t have the chance to learn from others or explore different career paths. She reaches her targets but doesn’t thrive in her role, instead stagnating in her job. Soon, she starts looking for another position. Being stuck in talent silos like this keep employees from realizing their potential. And companies pay the price. When you understand how they happen, you can break talent…
Age. It’s just a number, right? Ask any HR manager, and they’ll agree. However old or young, all employees should be treated equally and without prejudice. There are, quite rightly, strict laws in place to protect this right. But legislation only goes so far. Misconceptions and unconscious biases still have a habit of slipping through the cracks. As AI settles into the workplace, most HR teams still have more questions than they have answers. Many revolve around how AI will impact roles and responsibilities, processes, and policies. But there are also questions about the human reaction to AI. And one…
In the last several years, the world of work has changed dramatically. There was the pandemic, the resultant ongoing mental health crisis, a reassessment of what is important in work and in life, the rise of remote work, and the Great Resignation. There is growing awareness of the realities of the workplace— toxic culture and poor management practices, leading to such coping strategies as “acting your wage” or quiet quitting. Employee productivity is no longer a given. Recognizing and managing underperforming employees requires a manager to have the right skills, strategies, and level of emotional intelligence. However, great leaders focus…
In the cold glow of your computer screen, there’s a realm where the boundary between real and artificial blurs. Driven by algorithms and data, it’s a world where machines (that humans have created) start to take on a life of their own. Often with terrifying consequences. Welcome to “Digital nightmares: Haunting tales of Artificial Intelligence.” In this chilling scAIry story collection, right in the heart of the Halloween season, we venture into the shadows of cyberspace to uncover stories that will make your heart race and your mind question the future of AI in the workplace. From malevolent chatbots to…
Picture this: You’re standing with your colleagues in a circle, ready to participate in the all-time-classic exercise for building trust. The trust fall. This scenario plays out in many workplace team-building activities. You close your eyes, take a deep breath, and fall backward, trusting your peers to catch you. This moment of ultimate vulnerability and exhilaration might seem like a quick path to building trust and teamwork. But in reality, it’s more complex. Trust falls and similar activities are entertaining and work well as icebreakers. However, are they enough to create lasting trust and teamwork within an organization? True trust…
Right in the heart of New York City, Ross faced an intriguing challenge at the Museum of Natural History: onboarding two paleontologists. Sarah would be responsible for hosting museum tours, while Phill would be responsible for updating the website with interesting articles and facts. What was the challenge? Even though the two new hires started on the same date, had the same background, and needed to get training on the same information, they couldn’t be onboarded at the same time, in the same place. Sarah was in New York, but Phill would work remotely from his place in Sydney. Until…