Workplace Culture

Stuck with nowhere to go — Even before I applied for a job as a production worker at National Sea Products. The place we called the fish plant. I knew I’d hate the job. However, I had limited options and needed to find work. I’d dropped out of school at 17 when my dream of going…

Exploring the evolving nature of work-life balance, the current state, and the impact of AI. Work-life balance in the current era, particularly post-2021, has been largely shaped by the global pandemic and rapid technological advances. Traditional ideas of work-life balance have been challenged, giving rise to new paradigms, expectations, and…

The racist statement above was said to me by a toxic boss. It was a clear message that a Chinese woman approaching her 50’s was not considered for promotions. HBR’s article Ask an Expert: What Should I Do If My Boss Is Gaslighting Me? is on point for describing how…

Today, I want to share a deeply personal aspect of my journey — one that has shaped my perspective and fueled my passion for creating inclusive workplaces. As a late-diagnosed woman with ADHD, I’ve navigated many challenges and opportunities throughout my career in the tech industry. …

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally. — As the Human Rights Campaign says, Pride is more than just a parade. To kick off the month of June, I’m focusing today’s newsletter on how we can be better allies for our LGBTQ+ coworkers. 1. Say “We don’t do that here” A few years back, Aja Hammerly, a developer relations manager at Google, wrote a blog…

Welcome to my column, From the Desk of Great Internal Communications a blog where I share free internal communication and workplace culture advice, recommendations, and expertise. My name is Cierra Selby and I’m an internal communication and marketing enthusiast with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. In…

So, how often do things really go wrong? And what does that mean for workplace safety? Well funily enough almost never. In this article, we’re diving into the numbers and taking a fresh look at how we allocate our resources to ensure a safe work environment. …

At the core of trauma and traumatic experiences is powerlessness; a lack of control and choice over what is happening around you or to you, this feeling of helplessness can lead to lasting impacts on an individual’s sense of self and power over their own lives. Because a feeling of…

Belonging at work is an essential part of employee wellbeing. Employees who feel like they are part of a team, respected, and appreciated by their coworkers and supervisors, are more likely to be productive and successful. Here are five things you can do as a coworker to help your coworker…