The Great Glass Escalator
(Much of the material for this post comes from David J. Maume Jr.’s 1999 work “Glass Ceilings and Glass Escalators,” because that’s the one in my Work Organization textbook. More recent citations...
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Do Gay Men Make Better Bosses?
Does being an out gay man make you a more compassionate boss? Glowing like the Holy Grail amongst a dumpster of worn chalices, an article titled, “Why Gay Men Make the Best Bosses” (courtesy of...
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“Having a perfect career looked great on the outside. But was the stress...
This is a comment by Tom B on the post “Odd Jobbing“. “Years ago, when I was in the corporate world, something that was obvious when I was interviewing was that people right out of college with their...
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The New “Women’s Work”: On Being A Male Human Resources Professional
How did human resources become the most female-dominated department at most companies, and what does that mean for a man working in HR? Author’s note: This commentary reflects my own opinion and...
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Negotiating Flexible Work Arrangements, Part 1
Why bosses say no to flex-time, and what you can do about it. Part 1 of a Series: They’re Bad at Evaluating Performance Let’s face it, despite some prominent examples of companies with progressive...
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Negotiating Flexible Work Arrangements, Part 2
Higher performance, lower turnover: Make your case by presenting your boss with the facts about telecommuting. Read Part One of this series here. Despite some prominent examples of companies with...
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A Simple Secret Weapon
Human beings like to feel appreciated—you wouldn’t think businesses would have to be persuaded of that fact. Ever hear the catch phrase, “Try to catch someone doing something right?” It’s one that...
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Negotiating Flexible Work Arrangements, Part 3
Address your boss’ concerns about what is fair. This is the third in a four-part series. Read parts one and two of this series. Despite some prominent examples of companies with progressive cultures...
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“Why did being male make us less in need of assertiveness training?”
This comment of the day is from Joseph, on the post “It’s Time to Stop Discriminating Against Men (and Women)“ — I was briefly working for Portsmouth City Council as a finance officer in their IT...
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Some Thoughts on Disagreements with Leaders
Disagreements in the workplace are inevitable. Vaughn Granier give some strategies to tackle them. —- It crossed my mind that there is often a challenge, especially in the workplace, for how a team...
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Resilience in the Workplace, Part Two
In maintaining a culture of resilience in the workplace, managers must spearhead the charge. — The Manager’s Challenge We have all been around a manager who lets their emotions go, and takes their...
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Being the Unpopular Person
The unpopular person is not a role most of us are comfortable with but it’s a role almost all of us are thrust into at one point or another in our lives. — My little ones don’t like going to sleep....
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3 Proven Management Techniques That Work in Any Business
Identify the influencers on your front lines, CEO Peder Johnsen advises. — In business, the only thing that matters is what works, says Peder Johnsen, a third-generation specialist in senior living...
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Can You Manage the College Man?
Aaron W. Voyles looks at the lens through which we view our work with men. — This week’s article is different than most of my previous ones. Rather than discuss tangible methods or issues with men, I...
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5 Better Ways to Deal With Your Children’s Anger During Divorce
You can manage your child’s reaction to your divorce and help create a new family full of love and support. ____ By Wendi Schuller Divorce is a death of a marriage and former life. Anger is a stage in...
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How Branding 101 Can Make Leaders More Mindful of Diversity
View image | gettyimages.com Not in terms of the Kardashian-style “personal brands” in vogue these days, but by using the practice’s core principles to make leaders better and more mindful of...
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Six Effective Ways to Have That Difficult Conversation at Work
Managers often avoid difficult conversations, but here are six ways to deliver the message effectively. ––– Grace McCarthy, University of Wollongong Employees want more feedback. Gen Y employees in...
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Is it Important for Your Employees to Like You?
Have you ever asked yourself if you’re the reason your employees leave? Try these five ways to improve workplace happiness. — Darren Miller is on time to work everyday. He follows all the company...
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Is Time Really Speeding Up or Are We Just Out of Control?
Three techniques to manage the increased pace of workplace life, and keep your sanity while doing it. — It has been said that time is speeding up; the world is changing at a faster pace now than it...
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What Baseball Can Teach Us At Work
Can America’s favorite pastime improve workplace performance? L. Georgi DiStefano and Bill Eddy tell us how. — As both therapists and attorney we have spoken with hundreds of clients over the years....
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