Federal employees shouldn’t have to choose between their jobs and caring for themselves or their immediate family members. That’s where the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can help. Here are few basics about this important law.
16 years into the 21st century, you would think that recruiters in search for the best talent would not exclude a diverse applicant pool from the hiring mix. Unfortunately, that is exactly what many human capital offices do every day by writing job announcements in a way that exclude female and people of color candidates.
One aspect of engagement that most agencies don’t consider is that it can start before the employee onboards. Here are three strategies you can use to engage new hires before they arrive on the first day of work.
Over my career, I have worked for many toxic leaders in many toxic organizations. As a result, I have become something of an expert on identifying the warning signs.
In 1976, I had a conversation with a coach from a rival high school basketball team after his dynasty beat my America Indian high school for their 78th straight victory at home. He proclaimed, “It is great to win but it is so lonely at the top.” That must be how white people in theRead… Read more »
How have some of these biases made your workplace less inclusive?
Here’s how not to be a work martyr.
Personality assessments are great tools in a variety of situations.
In a previous post, we discussed the importance of including men in conversations about women’s advancement in government. But let’s face it. That’s easier said than done. Talking to men about women’s issues can be uncomfortable. You might meet ambivalence, resistance, or even outright disdain. Alternatively, you might just have no idea how to relateRead… Read more »
This overemphasis on the business case for diversity and inclusion has placed too much importance on the diversity side of the equation.