Category: Human Resources

technical skills to do your job. You also need to have strong soft skills.

Trainer, Coach, or Mentor: Which One Do You Need to Develop Your Business Skills?

Anger is a normal emotion, but it can be destructive if it is not managed effectively. When there is anger in the workplace it can lead to conflict, a decrease in productivity, and sometimes in a worst-case scenario, even violence. There are many causes of workplace anger, including: Stress: Long hours, tight deadlines, and demanding workloads … Read On >

It is important to write good emails to get your point across clearly and concisely.

This blog was written for Improving Communications by guest bloggers Annie Fine & Cat Clancy. Gravitas was one of the ancient Roman virtues that denoted “seriousness”. It is also translated variously as weight, dignity, and importance and connotes restraint and moral rigor. It also conveys a sense of responsibility and commitment to the task. Wikipedia For all … Read On >

Communication with gender-inclusive language is characterized by the use of language that is neutral and not biased towards any particular gender.  There are many reasons for using gender-inclusive language. One need is to nurture the growth of a more welcoming and respectful community for people of all genders. In our evolving social climate, gender-inclusive language also helps … Read On >

We took a vacation – did you? What is your work-life balance?

Specific company values create a structure for the goals of the organization. It supports the company’s vision and shapes all decisions.

Yes! In general there are Four Diversity Types:  Internal, External, Organizational, and World View.  Before getting into that, how about a basic description of Diversity.  Diversity as a concept comes down to coexistence. It can be more clearly defined as acceptance and respect, from individuals or from a group. There will always be differences among groups of people and … Read On >