According to Inclusive Employers, an inclusive employer is committed to developing an inclusive workplace. They avoid the pitfalls of discrimination, and they work to get more from their workforce. This is a terrific commitment. Imagine the good will they have with customers, clients and employees. There is evidence that effective inclusion raises performance at all levels and increases productivity in measurable ways. Great plan, but the problem is that small businesses typically cannot afford … [Read more...]
360 Management?
October 17, 2012 By
Want some great advice for dealing with your boss? Don’t let them ‘lose face.’ When you need to deliver unwanted or bad news, try to be positive and never in public. And smile. I think this would be a very good strategy to gain respect and trust from your boss. Sure, you have to be doing good work too, but doesn’t a little trust building go a long way toward getting recognized and valued for that performance? Isn’t this also good advice for working with customers? It … [Read more...]
Do I have an accent?
August 6, 2012 By
I’m a military brat born in the US. When I was 6, we moved to the UK. There I learned once and for all that I have an accent. I did not know what a transformational experience I was having. Me, a blonde, white American girl, who would later face bias against women in economics, was facing at a very early age the kind of bias usually reserved for people of colour, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups. I’d like to talk about the gift that experience gave me. Okay … [Read more...]
