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Golden Handcuffs … they’re not always as bad as you think
Typically, the term golden handcuffs applies to high earners who feel bound to their unsatisfying jobs so that they can continue to afford the finer things in life that their work can provide. Golden handcuffs, their implications, and silver linings are discussed.
How men AND women have enabled workplace bullying and sexual harassment
So, in the interest of gender equality, it’s time for men and women to consider doing more to create safe, respectful and inclusive organizations and organizational cultures. Men aren’t the only ones who should be expected to be good organizational citizens. Women should hold other women to that same standard instead of turning away and pretending not to see what’s happening or declining to respond even when they are advised in writing.
Does my boss like me?
Right now, if you’re sitting at your workspace and asking yourself “does my boss like me?” you might already suspect that you’re not your boss’ favourite. On the other hand, it is a common concern in the workplace, especially when you’re new on the job …
Insider threats and data breaches: they’re not always what you think …
There’s something you should know before you invest your entire IT and information security budget on technical solutions – if a smart thief wanted to steal your intellectual property and/or your client’s confidential information, they could go old-school and send someone to walk in the front door and take it. Not all data breaches are external or digital/cyber.
Nuanced career advice … why professionals need it the most
In certain professions including the financial industry, law, engineering, and academia, there are nuances and hidden assumptions that are not common knowledge. Because of these unwritten rules, ‘regular’ career coaches who have not earned advanced or professional degrees will probably be unaware of how to navigate those systems, let alone help someone else prepare for them.
How to stay relevant in the era of artificial intelligence
The repercussions of modern innovations are starting to become unsettling to professionals in a broad range of occupations (e.g., law, financial planning, and to a lesser extent, medicine). White-collar workers who thought that their education and professional status insulated them from being replaced by technology are now feeling professionally/financially threatened in ways that have already become familiar to others.
Sexual harassment on the job … how it touches everyone in the workplace (Part 2)
As a female I/O Psychologist who deals with HR issues, including the fallout from sexual harassment, I believe it’s important to tackle this matter head-on by discussing the financial consequences for organizations that do not respond to sexual harassment swiftly, appropriately, and proactively.
Sexual Harassment … how does it keep working in the workplace?
As with other loaded topics, like politics and religion, many people in the workplace prefer to say nothing despite the undeniably tense and divisive climate that many victims of sexual harassment, bullying, or the discrimination that minorities/immigrants are experiencing. It can be helpful and less awkward to frame these discussions around values instead of tackling the actual taboo topics …
