Gender inequality is a real issue in the workplace. To be clear, women in the workplace tend to be the individuals on the inequality side of the spectrum. The overall reach of gender inequality isn’t limited to a certain industry, education level, or demographic. It is an overarching issue, spanning the globe. Concentrating on the United States, these statistics illustrate … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Workplace Addiction: Addressing and Ending Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Jobs that are focused on manual labor are cited as some of the main industries where drug and alcohol abuse is prevalent. Some career paths, like the entertainment industry, and even jobs at the executive level, almost welcome drinking and drug use. Entertaining clients, long business trips, and access to large amounts of money all encourage drug and alcohol use. But many … [Read more...]
Why Personal Branding is a Leadership Must
Ascending to a role as a leader -- whether that is in a company, community, or organization -- can be an opportunity to make a significant impact. But simply assuming a title as leader doesn't do it. You don't create significant impact just because you occupy a role or wear a title. You make the significant impact because of your strategic actions that inspire, empower, and … [Read more...]
Mobile Apps for Training Millennials in 2017
If millennials continue to impact workplace dynamics as profoundly as they have done since they entered the workforce, there is only one thing to do and that is to tailor training in a way that works for them. That poses some challenges since in many ways, the technology-savvy 19 to 35-year-old worker doesn't operate quite like any previous generation. Training millenials … [Read more...]