There's nothing wrong with being an optimist, but we also need to be clear, honest and direct when communicating with others.
Category: Rants and Raves
“No Touching!” A Few Thoughts on Bodily Autonomy in the Workplace
Listen—I really don't care if you hug one another in the workplace; there are even some benefits to physical touch in a work environment. What I do have an issue with is when that type of intimacy becomes forced or even potentially non-consensual.
Thank You, Next
While most professionals agree that sending a post-interview follow-up is common courtesy, when you add unnecessary barriers to your hiring process you risk coming off as a sociopathic weirdo, among other considerations:
No, Being an A-Hole Doesn’t Make You an “Effective” Leader
Nearly one in five Americans report that they've been the victim of workplace bullying at some point during their career.
Death to the Rock Star
Ninja. Guru. Jedi. The list goes on. Any single one of these words can be enough to make a job seeker recoil when skimming through the Want Ads
Hey—Stop Telling Women What You Think They “Should” Wear
Women are fighting back, whether it's in our offices and schools, on the red carpet, or within the halls of Congress. Like others before us, the up and coming generation of millennial women recognize the value of bringing their authentic selves to the workplace
Happy Holidays, Ya Filthy Animals
Thanksgiving is here, which means that we're fast approaching a tidal wave of festiveness that will drag us through the new year. With so much forced celebration in such a small amount of time, there are a few holiday debates that always seem to pop up year after year
