When people started working from home, some bosses found it hard to keep the team spirit strong. This is especially tough when experienced leaders are far away, and junior workers miss learning from them. Some workers who usually work in stores felt like they were treated unfairly when office folks …
As offices start opening up, leaders are figuring out ways to bring their teams back together. Psychologists suggest a gradual return to socializing because many employees feel stressed about going back to the workplace. One in three workers surveyed feels anxious, depressed, or distressed about returning to the office, affecting …
We’re navigating day 601 of the pandemic, and you might have noticed your team feeling detached and sad. How do you tackle this shrinking morale? The answer is gratitude. It’s connected to better physical health, improved sleep, and increased self-esteem. The Bright Side of Being Thankful: Even if finding something …
Returning to the office after two years of remote work can stir up a mix of feelings. It might be a bit challenging, but there are ways to reconnect with your coworkers and build positive energy. Accepting Change: Giving Yourself Time: Creating a New Routine: Relating to Coworkers In-Person: Reconnecting …
When it comes to making great workplaces and successful teams, researchers point out three psychological needs: relatedness, competence, and autonomy. Studies show that when employees feel psychologically content, they are happier, healthier, and more productive. Among these needs, relatedness—the desire to feel connected to others—has often been challenging for companies …
Korean Air had more plane crashes than almost any other airline globally, not because of old planes or poorly trained pilots, but due to its cultural legacy. Korean culture is hierarchical, where being submissive to elders and superiors is required. This cultural norm led co-pilots to defer to their captains, …
You might feel like you’re one of the busiest people in the world when it comes to time. There’s an 80% chance that you have too many things to do and not enough time to do them. In a study from ten years ago, about half of working Americans said …
Building trust with your colleagues is crucial. Your coworkers are more likely to help you achieve your goals if they trust you. Developing a connection with others is the first step in accomplishing your objectives. But how do you go from being a friendly stranger to a trusted peer? Feeling …
Change can happen faster than we think. In the next decade, year, quarter, week, or even this afternoon, there will be surprises, uncertainty, and things we don’t know. We will face disruptions and transformations in our demographics, climate, economies, and political systems. It’s like fixing a roof when the sun …
We went to the Ritz-Carlton for lunch after a tough court hearing where we won for our client. We hoped for a nice steak lunch, but the boss didn’t like our table and wanted to change. “This isn’t the table my secretary reserves for me,” he said. The waiter tried …
