TL;DR: Psychological safety isn’t “be nice” or “avoid conflict.” It’s a team or organizational climate where people can speak up, disagree, and name problems without fear of punishment or humiliation. Leaders build it by setting clear norms, inviting candour in...
TL;DR: Neurodiversity in the AI-Enabled Workplace AI tools can boost executive function for neurodivergent employees, but they also risk “flattening” or dampening unique perspectives if used to enforce rigid, neurotypical communication standards. To build...
Imagine a newly appointed executive draped in the cloak of authority associated with their role. They are emulating the demeanour of a strict general, issuing commands with the anticipation of absolute compliance from subordinates. However, when seasoned...
The Cons of Policies Physical Return-to-Work In my last post, More Post-Pandemic Return-to-Office Mandates? (Part One) I talked about some positives of a physical return-to-work (or reduced remote work). In the blog, I’ll look at some of the trickier aspects and why...
Menopause and Work In October 2023, The Menopause Foundation of Canada released a groundbreaking report that describes the impact of the unmanaged symptoms of menopause and perimenopause on employers and on women’s earning potential. A meaningful proportion of my...