Not heading back
to the office,
the way it was

For many BIPOC individuals, the thought of heading back to an office environment brings a great deal of fear, apprehension and dread. It’s important to change working cultures to ensure those racialized and marginalized don’t go back to the work cultures they experienced pre-pandemic.

– Tim

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HoHoUtOh

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and that means many of us are cranky AF! Should we stuff it down? Hell no! Let’s get in there and see what’s happening, so we can make a plan to dig ourselves out. Works in ”normal” times too…

– Mel

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Decisions,
decisions

If you think there are a lot of holiday season decisions, then have you considered those we need to make to be successful next year? Here are six stress-reducing, effectiveness-enhancing hacks to make choices with speed, courage and resolve. Of the six, I decided to focus on the last one.

– Phil

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Yeah, change
is hard, but…

That old chestnut – “others have it harder than you” – is cold comfort when we’re struggling to adapt to new and often uncomfortable realities. It’s true, though, and should give us hope; if “they” can change given their herculean battles, surely we can too…

– Mel

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Adults
welcome

Anyone familiar with Lego’s Serious Play learning methodology knows that play is not just for children. This fascinating article explores how Lego “toys” invite people to “relive meaningful experiences.” The implications for inspiring employees to foster personal meaning at work are profound.

– Phil

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Working 9 to 5 … not so much anymore

The days of clocking into office jobs, sitting at your desk from 9am and leaving right at 5pm, Monday to Friday seem long gone and not likely to return anytime soon. The new reality appears to be getting your job done with some core hours and flexibility to work at times when you are the most productive.

– Tim

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