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Conflicts and psychologically unsafe behaviours can and often do happen in our workplaces. It isn’t easy to intervene in a respectful way when we see behaviour that we consider psychologically unsafe. We may feel uncomfortable intervening, or we may believe we don’t have the authority to do so. We might also fear the consequences of … Continued
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Consider the following scenario: Sarah is a new manager who recently experienced a disagreement with a member of her team. Things did not go as expected, and since then, there has been tension between Sarah, and several others from her team. Her team did not appreciate how Sarah handled the situation and felt like Sarah … Continued
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“Jane, a new team leader responsible for managing a team of six front-line workers, found herself in a challenging situation during a recent meeting. When a team member posed a difficult question, Jane’s immediate reaction was defensiveness, accompanied by a sudden flush of emotion. Since assuming her new role, Jane has been grappling with self-doubt, … Continued
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Contributed by: People Working Well Learning Consultants Do you know that you are biased? You are biased and so am I. In the words of David Rock of the NeuroLeadership Institute, “If you have a brain, you have bias.” 1 The first step in breaking bias is recognizing that we all have it. And it’s … Continued
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Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health Both anxiety and excitement are normal reactions to change and uncertainty. To manage the feelings of anxiety you may have about starting a new job, spend some time reflecting on your previous work experience and what questions you may have about your new job. Start by reflecting … Continued
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We tend to spend a lot of time and effort saving and planning for our financial well-being in retirement. But there are other aspects of daily living that we can also prepare for and enhance to improve our quality of life in retirement. Many of us spend more waking hours at work than we do … Continued
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Recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of your employees and team members is key to building a healthy and supportive workplace culture. In a work environment with positive recognition and reward, there is appropriate acknowledgement and appreciation of workers’ efforts in a fair and timely manner. Finding creative ways to show your appreciation … Continued
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Change is constant. At work, you may be required to adapt to sudden changes that result from things like organizational restructuring, regulatory changes, economic conditions, operational needs or management decisions. These changes can impact how you work, who you work with or the tools and resources you use to complete your work. Change can be … Continued
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Four Ways to Up Your Communication Game Author: Kristin Bower, HR Consultant Have you ever had a conversation that left you feeling misunderstood? Maybe you were the one who didn’t understand what the other person was trying to say. Frustrating, isn’t it? Communication is hard. When we consider all the things that factor into the … Continued
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Everyone experiences anxiety at times. Feeling stressed and anxious is a normal response to challenging situations that arise in daily life. However, too much anxiety can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. Everyone reacts to anxiety differently, so it is important to take some time to reflect on what you are experiencing … Continued
