By Martin Leon Cortes Silva: Reflecting on two major commitments I undertook over the past few years — working at CQC and completing my full-time MBA at ASU — I knew compressing my schedule would be a challenge. At times, I felt stretched to full capacity. While navigating the intense academic waves and learning both …
By Shweta Nawkar: I recently had the privilege of traveling to Arizona for an unforgettable team bonding session with Tara and my awesome colleagues, Hannah and Martin. True to her thoughtful leadership style, Tara went above and beyond, surprising us with a relaxing treat at Massage Envy and a fantastic photoshoot session that captured both …
I have found myself in a significant season of change this spring. On the personal front, my oldest will be graduating from high school this month, and my youngest will get her driver’s license. Even though the calendar on the refrigerator constantly reminds me that these milestones are approaching, they are finally starting to sink …
When it comes to correcting inappropriate workplace behavior, my favorite strategy is straightforward: I intervene early and often. It’s not just a method—it’s a mindset, and it’s been one of the most effective tools in my HR toolkit. The “Early” Part: Nip Workplace Behavior in the Bud When it comes to workplace behavior, I don’t …
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in HR leadership is this: If you want to solve real employee relations challenges, you have to be willing to ask the tough questions. Despite discomfort, I always advocate for asking tough questions; they’re necessary to create a workplace where people feel heard, respected, and able to …
Are your virtual team meetings in a rut of listening while everyone reports out? What if you could bring purpose, collaboration, and energy back into team meetings? Take a time-out from the same old Zoom meeting to use something new to ideate, brainstorm, retro review, reprioritize work flows and more! Online Collaborative Whiteboard Platforms I …
With the majority of teams moving to remote work quickly and a bit haphazardly, I wanted to share a few things I’ve found through research and tried with colleagues to increase morale in this new virtual environment. Before diving into the tips, it is important to recognize low morale in the team environment. Identifying Low …
