Managers, it’s easy to put all your focus on the importance of your people being lifelong learners. And they should be. But you, too, need to make continuous learning one of your core competencies. And that includes learning about your people. What really matters to […]
Regardless of whether you work in a remote, hybrid, or in-person environment, making connections with colleagues in the workplace is incredibly important for overall employee engagement, success, and wellbeing. In fact, Gallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workforce Report found that disengaged and disconnected […]
When was the last time you gave someone critical feedback? Do you think you gave it fairly and equitably? Chances are, if you were giving feedback to a woman, you may have “softened” your message. In this piece in the Harvard Business Review, authors […]
In this piece for the Harvard Business Review, the authors interviewed 37 women who work in senior leadership roles to learn about the top behaviors that have helped propel their careers forward. Additionally, this article examines how women grow their careers despite systemic problems […]
It’s a common scenario: You’re ready to move up into a managerial role, but you’ve been told that you’re not qualified because you lack management experience. But how do you gain that experience until you get to manage? Moving from individual contributor to people manager […]
Equity in the workplace is still, well, a work in progress. With only 23% of U.S. senior leadership business roles being filled by women, organizations are grappling with how to develop new leaders. In this piece from Gallup, they suggest that women need more […]
In Deloitte’s annual report on issues facing women and organizations, read their findings on gender pay and leadership equity, company culture and how it impacts women workers, the effects of hybrid work, and more. “Now in its fourth year, Deloitte’s Women @ Work: A […]
“Before I thought I wasn’t cut out for managing people. But now I wonder how much of that self-doubt was me having absorbed their doubts about my suitability for the job.” Sounds familiar? From microaggressions to allyship, from seeking respect to wanting to be liked,
Studies show that women still face huge inequalities worldwide particularly when it comes to pay and leadership/promotion opportunities at work. In this article for Lever written by Stephanie Sparks, learn from various female executives about their strategies for supporting growth, development, and equality practices […]
We know that DEI practices are top of mind for many employers, HR leaders, and managers. If you’re currently in a management role and looking for ways to contribute to positive DEI efforts within your company and team, check out this recent article from […]