Listening to Address Fear
Our society has been in 'fear mode' for many months. The amount of uncertainty and need for safety has been…
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…
Can Unresolved Conflict Impact our Mental Health at Work?
LikeWorks' monthly Mental Health index continues to show a decline in mental health of employees and the latest month (August…
The Gifts of Conflict
Being involved in conflict situations provides each of us with profound opportunities to grow and learn. Sometimes this learning or…
Is Forgiveness a Conflict Resolution Tool?
“Forgive and forget” is a common phrase that is used when a person has been wronged by another individual. The…
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…