Category: Human Resources

The Fine Line Between Teamwork and Taking Credit: Why Recognition Matters

In every workplace, teamwork is praised — and rightfully so. Collaborative teams get things done, share responsibility, and adapt quickly in a world where no one person can succeed alone. But what happens when “teamwork” is used to mask a deeper issue — when contributions are misattributed, and the wrong people receive the credit? Over… Read More The Fine Line Between Teamwork and Taking Credit: Why Recognition Matters

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Women’s History Month â€śFirsts”

As Women’s History Month comes to an end, I hope you continue celebrating women in your life or women who inspire you. With that regard, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Janice Bryant Howroyd, the first African-American-woman to own a billion-dollar company in the United States. Bryant Howroyd… Read More Women’s History Month â€śFirsts”

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Good Luck: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Work

When you see rivers died green, green colored waterfalls in outdoor fountains, leprechauns, delicious green treats, green tinted nonalcoholic punch, green, green, and more green; you know what that means. St. Paddy’s Day, a festive day full of fun, parades, adult beverages, delicious food, and lots of entertainment, is just around the corner. Many people… Read More Good Luck: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Work

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Dos and Don’ts of Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Workplace

Can you feel it? Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, cupid is destined to make an appearance at the office. Workplace romances are almost inevitable nowadays. You are in denial, if you really think people do not have love interests on the job or become secret lovers at work. Though some… Read More Dos and Don’ts of Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Workplace

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A Lesson from Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures, a true story about African-American women who provided NASA with important mathematical data need to launch its first successful space mission, should not only spark conversations about diversity and gender, but also make companies reconsider any ridiculous workplace policies that impede progress that’s critical to its success and or competitive edge. While there… Read More A Lesson from Hidden Figures

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