In 1500 words or less, each post will give you something you can use TODAY to build yourself, your people and your organization whether your organization is a "for-profit" or a "not-for-profit."
Yesterday I read a report on why a community garden was rejected by complaints from its neighbors. The comments had a profound impact on me. As an advocate for vulnerable people, I was dismayed, angry, and shocked that any group of Canadians could be so incredibly self-absorbed and uncaring. The more I thought about it, the more upset I became. Then I reread the complaints and I realized what might be the reasons.
Looking at new ideas and concepts through the eyes of the fearful and the critical can better prepare organizations for unintended consequences. Taking this empathetic approach can reveal weaknesses and potentially fatal issues. This process is called RED TEAMING.
Quitting a job isn’t something most people do very often. It will likely always be stressful, but it is a skill and a process you can learn.
As a society, we have two responsibilities; the first is to illuminate period poverty so everyone can help to reduce the stigma that exists in schools, at home, and in work environments. Second, we can ensure that the supply of the right products in the right quantity is accessible to anyone who needs them.
“Always take the high road”. It is tempting to strike back when wronged. One of my favourite mentors uses the Klingon reference, “Revenge is a dish best served cold,” and she is right, but even better, leave revenge for karma to sort out.
Many of us have been there, we took the time to have a “kick-ass” resume, nailed the cover letter, had some great references, got an interview, and then got to the interview … and something happened, with the job in sight, just like an overconfident race car driver, we crashed in the final corner and didn’t get the job.
Want to know why? How to prevent it from happening again, or to help someone else?
Checkout this short guide …
Hiring the right person for any position is part craft and part science. You are dealing with experiences and trying to gauge potential. Reviewing these few points at the end of each interview with your co-interviewer can give you insights into the applicant that might just be enough to influence your decision on who to hire. They can make the difference between hiring someone who “could do the job” and hiring a person “who can excel at the job and grow with your organization”.
Everyone joins an organization with varying levels of skills and experience. The effective use of role-playing can generate incremental leaps in capabilities through fostering interactive learning between co-workers.
Sixteen-year-old students left to lock up, fourteen-year-old kids running meat cutting equipment, university or college students struggling to balance work/school demands, and more issues that are stressing students who work.
This post provides an introduction and links to help acquire the knowledge they need to know their rights in the workforce. Please share this post with students you know or with parents who have children working after-school and on weekends.
