The Value of Emotions at Work
Some people think emotions should stay out of the workplace. I think we are not robots. We come to the…
Rebuilding Trust – Is it always Possible?
I recently met with several members of a group in conflict. When asking one member what their goal was moving…
The Six Types of Working Relationships
Our relationships in the workplace often reflect how successful we will be in reaching our goals. Directive individuals may feel…
Can Feedback be Successful in Conflict Situations?
Creating a culture of feedback is a phrase I hear more and more in workplaces. This is because each of…
How can we Prepare for a Successful Return to the Office?
We know that the pandemic has created stress and uncertainty for us all over the last year or more. Our…
Will the current polarization in politics be reflected in our workplaces?
As close neighbours to the United States, Canadians are very aware of the political climate and recent conflict incidents that…
Words Create Worlds – A Language of Fairness
“Words create worlds.” I love this quote, though I don´t know who said it originally. It has been attributed to…
Unresolved Workplace Conflict in Top 5 as Cause of Bullying Behaviours.
Bullying behaviours can be prevalent in our workplaces and is a serious issue that costs corporations significantly in lost time…
Can Conflict be part of a Healthy Organization?
Working with conflict in organizations I often hear the phrases; Disrespect in the Workplace, Bullying and Harassment and Stress Leave.…
Reducing the Risk of Workplace Incidents
Harassment is now identified as a workplace hazard according to Alberta’s updated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. Employers have…