Maintaining a healthy workplace in the waning days of the pandemic As the economy begins to recover, your business may need to bring in more staff. But the risk of illness is still real, and it’s important to show strong and principled leadership to keep your workforce healthy. Here are some steps to lead on…
Author and historian Ibram X. Kendi discusses the critical difference and how you can be part of the change There is no such thing as being “not racist,” says author and historian Ibram X. Kendi. In this vital conversation, he defines the transformative concept of antiracism to help us more clearly recognize, take responsibility for…
How to ethically re-hire employees after lay-offs and furloughs With the COVID-19 pandemic showing signs of retreat as vaccination efforts expand, intact businesses look to the future. Many companies coped with the pandemic economy by laying off or furloughing employees. As business picks up, what is the best way to bring back workers? Once a…
How COVID-19 lights the way to a more cooperative and flexible workplace culture As we enter the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve become accustomed to the “new normal”: wearing masks, social distancing, and staying home. For those fortunate enough to have jobs, safety procedures became second nature, or working from home became the…
This TED Talk looks at what’s changed at Verizon during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to lead and communicate during a time of change. Craig Silliman, Verizon’s executive vice president and chief administrative, legal and public policy officer, discusses not only how to meet the challenge of COVID-19, but also how outside events can spur…
As vaccines roll out, recipients look forward to reconnecting with family and friends. But as vaccinations reach more working adults, business leaders need a plan to bring virtual staff back to work safely. No one wants their facility re-opening to be a super-spreader event. Informed and pre-planned safety should guide your planning. While vaccination gives…
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