Can We Quit With the Stereotypes Already?
We are a fickle culture. We talk a good story about diversity and individuality while suppressing and bullying those with different viewpoints and acting out with angry posts and vitriolic rants all over the Web. And, yes, those are, in many cases, the same people talking out of both sides of their mouths.
6 Ways To Handle Biased Feedback at Work
Bias can easily creep into reviews, often without the reviewer realizing it. Here are six ways to handle it if you’re on the receiving end.
8 Traits of Exceptional Character That Lead to Happiness and Success
Always decide hires on character. You can teach skills, but adults who don't know how to be a good person won't learn on the job.
Addressing Unfair Treatment
Have you ever experienced the "sting" of discrimination? This might have occurred in a job interview, when someone asked personal questions about your health, marital status, or beliefs. Or you might suspect that you have been passed over for a promotion because of your cultural background, your social class, or your age.
How to Be an Empathic Listener
Whether you’re talking to your spouse, friend, boss, coworker, neighbor or even the barista who works at your favorite coffee shop, empathic listening can significantly improve the quality of your interaction.
Unconscious Bias: How It Affects Us More Than We Know
Unconscious biases are everywhere. From the neighborhood that we choose, the close friends that we have, to the people we date.
Are you guilty of the ‘naturalness bias’?
Hiring managers show bias towards naturally talented candidates over hard workers, according to a new study
Lack of trust exacerbates loneliness spiral
Loneliness is a painful feeling. If it persists, it can lead to mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety disorders. Researchers have now discovered how loneliness is associated with reduced trust.
7 Ways Microlearning Drives Business Value
A recent survey of learning professionals conducted by ATD found that 92% expect their organization’s use of microlearning to increase in the next year.
How To Confront Bias Without Alienating People
It’s about starting from a place of shared values, and understanding that bias is a human condition, rather than a character flaw.
Empathy and bias are more intertwined than we often think
Studying empathy can sometimes seem like a look at how self-involved we are
How do cognitive biases impact the workplace?
All of us develop cognitive biases—the unconscious drivers that influence our judgment and decision-making.
The Power of Curiosity
Research confirms the wide range of benefits curiosity has for organizations, leaders, and employees.
Workplace Empathy Packs A Powerful Punch: Discover The Jaw-dropping Results
The power of one small word, Empathy, and the compelling impact it has on job satisfaction, workplace motivation and productivity. It's a hard sell.
Why Your Brain Turns to Biases Under Time Constraints
Ask yourself if you are guilty of making these cognitive shortcuts.
Empathy Shouldn’t Be Optional in Your Workplace Culture
Coinbase and Basecamp made waves when they banned political discussions at work. This CEO offers a different path forward in these divided times.
Is there a doctor in the boardroom? 6 health chiefs explain why employee wellbeing matters more than ever
Workforce wellbeing has become a business priority. There is increased awareness of its links to business performance, operational resiliency and sustainability.
Exactly how long does it take to think a thought?
It may seem like an instant, but just what is the speed of thought?