Employee strikes seem to be widespread and frequent these days, occurring in all types of industries and professions: among grocery store workers, baristas, auto workers, teachers, healthcare workers, news reporters, Hollywood writers and actors, the list goes on. With increasing strike activity and an uptick in union organizing even in unconventional union settings, it’s critical […]
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Use Your E-mail to Create a Powerful Workplace
Last month, I talked about how the military makes the most effective use of e-mail. This month, I want to talk about using email to build a team effectively, to develop an esprit de corps, and to make use of wasted electronic real estate. No. 1: This Is Not About Etiquette The following is about […]
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Employers, Watch Your Mouth and Remember, ‘Loose Lips Sink Ships’
Ever hear the expression “loose lips sink ships”? It comes from WWII and was plastered on posters in port cities, warning that gabbing about the sailing times of vessels carrying materials and soldiers would endanger their safe sailing. I thought it fit a very recent case from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, the […]
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Why Boundaries Matter in Business
In the competitive world of business, success is often attributed to a combination of factors like innovative ideas, effective communication, and strong leadership. However, one crucial element that underlies all these factors is the establishment of strong boundaries. Business boundaries are powerful for creating a structured environment where everyone knows their roles, responsibilities, and limitations. […]
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HR Query: 10 Tips for Saying No at Work
In this week’s HR Query, Kirsten Moorefield, Cofounder & COOof Cloverleaf.me, a B2B SaaS platform that provides Automated Coaching™ to teams in the biggest brands across the globe, shares 10 tips for saying no at work. What are some common challenges employees face when they need to say no at work?KM: Employees may fear disappointing […]
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The Military Way of Writing Emails
We can learn a lot from the military. One such lesson: how to write effective emails, those that are read and understood. “How to Write Email with Military Precision” by Kabir Sehgal appeared in the Harvard Business Review on November 22, 2016, and it was an eye-opener for me! Make the Subject Line Count The […]
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