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You Can’t Address Unconscious Bias if You Don’t Address Trauma
The celebrated actor Liam Neeson became unpopular overnight. He shared a story in 2019 about one of his close friends who was raped by a Black man, and how it drove him into an irrational frenzy. He said he became so enraged hearing her experience, that for the...
Talent Acquisition Best Practices for Startups
As business starts building up again to pre-pandemic levels, companies are investing more and more in talent. According to the US Dept of Labor, the cost of bad or wrong hiring is 30% of salary, which can quickly add up with employee turnover. It is more essential...
The Modern Day HR Leader is More
"HR" today encompasses strategy, technology, operations, finance, AND the complexity of people, all in one. People and culture? Who cares? You're in the business of making money. Yeah well, so am I. I’m not some idealist with my head in the clouds. Come on man, as...
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5 Tips for Your Post-COVID19 Change Management Plan
What is your organization's change management plan after COVID-19? You've certainly thought about it, but if you haven't, here are a few questions and considerations you'll want to keep in mind: Employee Sentiments Employees will have a mix of emotions on the idea of...
The Need for a Culture Change in Healthcare
While the recent coronavirus pandemic has upended almost every industry, one can argue that healthcare has experienced the biggest jolt. Possibly a "rude awakening" to the dire need for a culture change. Healthcare was already facing pressure in 2019 with existing...
Manager Coaching Styles: Fixing Vs. Collaborating
There are many different styles and approaches for managers to coach their reports. There is no magic one-size-fits-all formula, because each manager is different and holds a different dynamic with their team. However, in this article, I'd like to show the distinction...
Top 5 Reasons to Get a Career Coach ASAP
As a career coach in Irvine and Orange County, I have found clients often come to me when they are already fed up and frustrated. They have tried things on their own already: spending hours applying to jobs online, perfecting their resumes, reaching out to people on...
Why You Probably Don’t Have Your Company Culture Figured Out
Imagine this: One of your best team members has been acting erratically for the past week. Missing meetings, late for client calls, distracted and making more mistakes than usual. When you ask about it, you get an apology and a vague answer. You try to...
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