The legislation and controversy surrounding the use of bathrooms by transgender individuals has sparked debate, hate, and opinions all around the country. In late May 2016, eleven (11) states had sued the Obama administration for their guidelines regarding the use of bathrooms. Obama has been accused by conservatives of making schools a “social experiment” in allowing students who identify as transgender to choose which bathroom they will use at school. Parents are concerned about the safety of their children while in school, and worry about the exposure of children to topics such as this at a young age. Are there [...]

You just got offered a new manager position at your dream organization. You walk in and realize that EVERYONE in the office is somehow related. The CEO’s daughter is the VP of Sales, the COO’s son runs the warehouse department, and the Sales Manager is married to the Credit Manager. Whoa. #whatdidijustwalkinto #HRnightmare Although some “old boys’ club” organizations will have familial ties throughout the company, it is generally bad for HR business to have an entire company of relatives, friends, ex-spouses and sorority sisters in the mix. Just because you aren’t their friend or husband doesn’t mean they won’t [...]

Does anyone start out their career NOT wanting to be the boss? Do most people in your organization dream of moving up the corporate ladder and at one point having a business of their own? Or do they want to be in an entry-level sales position for the rest of their working days? I’m pretty sure the answer is “moving on up!” in 99% of those cases…and that 1% you may want to re-evaluate as part of your team! Here are some truths behind how with power as a boss comes pain as a leader. #leadershipgoals You have to fire [...]

   “Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.” – Anna Lindh Although we are undeniably part of a global workplace and global economy, there are many obstacles that can hinder an organization’s growth along with the global demands facing business today. Opening new offices in different parts of the world, hiring expatriates to go to another country to head up business ventures, and hiring the local workforce for a satellite office all offer their own unique challenges. When diving into this whole new [...]