How does gender bias impact the workplace?

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated gender inequity in the workplace. Over the last two-plus years, women experienced more burnout and exited the workforce at higher rates than men—creating a so-called “she-cession,”...

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Making the most of your 1:1s

Effective 1:1s are more than a status report. People (managers and non-managers alike) often think of regular direct report meetings as a time to simply give a status report and...

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What is affinity bias? 5 ways affinity bias affects the workplace

Learn the affinity bias definition, examples, and how to navigate affinity bias in the workplace.

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How to overcome confirmation bias

Wondering how to overcome confirmation bias? Learn what is confirmation bias, examples of confirmation bias in the workplace, and how to overcome it.

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A People Person #6 – In case you (also) missed it: People Ops is helpful

Hi there, CEOs are obligated to say, “Our people are our greatest asset.” It’s sort of like politicians saying, “I support the troops.” It’s an expected gesture and generally unconnected...

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3 ways to improve your employees’ satisfaction with career development

When it comes to the reasons folks cite for deciding to leave their jobs, lack of growth opportunities sits at the top of the list. So eight months ago, when...

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How to become an HR consultant in 3 easy steps

Learn how to start an HR consulting business, some missteps to avoid, and secrets to help you succeed.

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Want to make the leap from HR leader to HR consultant?

I spoke with Shelby Wolpa on how she figured out that consulting was right for her. Shelby shares the top questions every HR professional should ask before taking the plunge....

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What is anchoring bias? How it affects your decisions

Learn about anchoring bias and why it matters in the workplace. Includes examples and tips on how to combat this type of bias at work.

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What makes a senior engineer “senior”?

In the lesser known play Romeo and Juliet Go to Bootcamp, Shakespeare tells the story of two star crossed lovers climbing the corporate ladder as they pursue careers in software...

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A People Person #4 – Logos or luck? What resumes really say

Hi again, Since writing about failure for my last newsletter, I’ve been noodling on the relationship between past performance and future success. For example, my first startup was a dud;...

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How to give feedback and build a feedback culture

A culture of feedback at work isn't impossible. Use our Feedback Friday template to get started today.

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