The Hollywood movie, “The Intern,” which was released in 2016, may have opened the door to a new workplace trend without intending to do so. To better understand what this article is about, let me give you a brief synopsis in case you have not seen this film since its release.
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Learning how to motivate learners has been a challenge for decades. We are often faced with the question, “How can we engage learners more effectively and efficiently with technology that is constantly on the rise and changing by the day?” In spite of the fact that there are numerous answers to this question, we are aware that it requires multiple approaches to be addressed.
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Corporate pay gaps are real issues that affect both employees and corporations differently. You may begin to have questions as you learn more about pay gaps and what each form of lingo means. There is no doubt that each piece of lingo is important to understand, just as it is to implement so as to bring awareness to your organization and to yourself.
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There is a direct correlation between organizational trends and the work environment. It does not matter if you are working on a factory floor all day, staring out the window of a cubicle office, or residing in a home office designed to maximize productivity and efficiency, you are still affected by the trends in the workplace. What is our ability to adapt to the changing and rapidly growing trends in our society? Moreover, can your organization stand out among other like-minded companies in order to achieve success?
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It is difficult to imagine the scuffle for those who are of a minority ethnicity or even those who are less dominating in the work field, such as women. Obtaining a position of power is a marathon that most people can only dream about, however, maintaining it over time, being successful in all endeavors, and being respected is a difficult task. In contrast, how do women fare? To accomplish half the work that Mr. John Doe accomplishes, they must work ten times harder.
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Despite the perception that creative writing is a skill that is only useful to those in the liberal arts, such as English and Spanish, this is not necessarily the case. The purpose of creative writing is to develop the human imagination while providing people with an outlet to express their thoughts, emotions, or ideas through written expression. Writing expressively allows for a variety of approaches to be taken. Do you realize, however, that creative writing can be beneficial to your career and/or employment prospects?
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It is a fact that few organizations consider workplace bullying when implementing their policies and procedures. The truth is that it is a very real challenge that employees face on a regular basis, regardless of their position within the organization. There are instances of bullying within organizations, and when it does occur, it is considered a form of workplace harassment.
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When deciding what path to follow for your career, have you ever considered that your height and (in some cases) weight could influence whether or not an organization chooses to hire you? There are rare instances in which this very thing occurs in organizations.
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In order for your organization to achieve a high level of adaptability, it is imperative that you focus on making sure you are agile, flexible, and diverse through challenges and trials within the workplace. Often, this occurs during the hiring process. By focusing on talented, diverse individuals that are exceptional contenders and already possess a certain level of adaptability skills, and then choosing to bring those exemplary candidates onboard (through the new hire process), your practice will have already won half of the battle. The war does not end there, however.
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In terms of (employee) talent and retention, hiring the right candidate is only half of the battle. Imagine this scenario. During the past few months, your tech department has experienced a loss of talent, specifically those responsible for vulnerability management. There is a pressing need for an expert who can expedite tickets, based on their status, with the critical tickets requiring immediate attention. In the absence of such a person, your company’s security is at risk. A new job advertisement has been posted on a variety of platforms and websites, including Glassdoor and LinkedIn, by your organization. Your organization now has access to a wide variety of newly discovered, distinct talents who are prepared and willing to assist with vulnerability management in a matter of days. The first obstacle is to go through the resumes, then narrow down the list of candidates, interview them, and hire the candidate(s) that you believe will be most suitable for the job.
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