Change Management is Changing
Change management continues to perplex leaders despite years and years of frameworks and models being thrown at it. It’s time for an upgrade. First, why is change so hard? Change management is often a nightmare because it is treated as episodic in nature. The typical business approach to change management is from point A to […]
Introducing MEI – The Clapback to DEI
In the latest corporate showdown, a new hiring philosophy known as MEI—Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence—is taking center stage. Backed by influential figures like Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI and Elon Musk, MEI is being promoted as the solution to the perceived issues with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. But is this the revolutionary […]
Johnny C. Taylor of SHRM: Navigating Leadership and Inclusion
In this raw, honest, and in-depth interview, Johnny C. Taylor, CEO of SHRM talks about his controversial decision to move from using DEI to I&D. Business leaders and HR professionals have been activated by this decision, sparking thousands of thoughtful (and not-so-thoughtful) conversations nationwide. I sat down with Johnny over the weekend to get answers […]
Employees Need to Start Taking Accountability for Layoffs
Wait – before you experience too much rage, keep reading. Accountability, the way Culture Partners defines it, is a personal choice to focus on what you can control to drive results. When it comes to layoffs, it’s time to face the music: layoffs aren’t a last resort to save a failing business anymore, they’re […]
SHRM got rid of the E in DEI and HR is losing their minds
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, CEO of SHRM, just dropped a bombshell: SHRM is removing ‘Equity’ from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Announced on Black Women’s Equity Payday, no less. The HR world is buzzing with reactions—people on LinkedIn are outraged, questioning if SHRM even cares about people anymore. But here’s my hot take: This […]
Gen Z’s Failure To Thrive is Our Fault
There’s a growing number of Gen Zers who are deciding that traditional paths to adulthood aren’t for them. Instead of pursuing higher education or joining the workforce, they’re choosing to become NEETs—Not in Employment, Education, or Training. This trend is creating a surge in youth unemployment globally and raising serious questions about the future of […]
Remote Work Has Become a Scapegoat for Poor Financial Performance
Blaming remote work for financial woes is the corporate equivalent of saying, “The dog ate my homework.” It’s a tired excuse that sidesteps the real issues plaguing organizational performance. Here’s the thing: it’s not remote work that’s the problem. It is the leaders inability to adapt to the new way of work. Think of the […]
Have You Ever Heard of the “Coordination Tax”?
It’s a buzzword that’s been popping up more and more, especially for those of us navigating the hybrid work maze. Originally used to describe the logistical headaches of expanding businesses, “coordination tax” now hits close to home for many, describing the daily grind of trying to sync up with scattered teams. As we flip between […]
Your Organizational Success Can Learn From Tough Love
Sometimes tough love is what you need to break free from mediocrity. Just ask Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, who got a face-full of it from none other than Steve Jobs. Back in 2008, during a critical time for Starbucks, Schultz sought advice from Jobs and got more than he bargained for. Jobs […]
Jessica Kriegel on Chick-Fil-A’s Summer Camp
Have you heard about this week’s Chick-fil-A Restaurants “controversy?” Our Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture, Dr. Jessica Kriegel, was recently on NewsNation discussing Chick-fil-A’s summer camp for kids and the mixed reactions it has sparked. This camp gives children aged 5-12 a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-food industry. Social media reactions are up in arms, […]
Jessica Kriegel on Fox Business with Neil Cavuto
What’s the message that Nvidia’s CEO is sending about his work ethic and what does that mean to employees’ work-life balance? On Cavuto Coast to Coast on FOX News, our Dr. Jessica Kriegel weighs in.
I Don’t Want Loyal Employees On My Team
Loyalty at work no longer pays – and it’s employers are who to blame Old-school loyalty at work is dead and I say good riddance. I don’t want loyal employees on my team and neither should you. Just as misguided leaders say work is like “family,” employers looking for loyalty are missing the mark. What […]