Teammates said a coworker wasn’t open to new ideas, so I told her about it. It made her sad and defensive. She listed the new ideas she implemented, but my feedback wasn’t helpful. It only made things worse. Later, I saw the issue during a meeting. I shared my observations …
When groups are told to work with other teams, they often feel insecure. The idea of breaking down barriers, sharing information, giving up control, sharing resources, or losing responsibilities can make teams uneasy. They worry about losing importance in the company and wonder if they’ll ever get back what they …
In 2018, job postings in the United States for roles in IT, finance, and sales needed about 17 skills on average. By 2019, these roles required 21 skills, including eight that were not needed before. Companies are finding it hard to keep up with these changing skill requirements. This is …
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 …
