Managing Expectations to Avoid Failing into Diversity and Belonging Mistakes
How can you tell whether diversity and belonging strategies are working in your company? Are you second guessing yourself on whether it’s a good idea? If you can’t see the benefits yet, then maybe you have some blindspots that are blocking you from getting past the growing pains of transitioning to fully embracing diversity and […]
How to Support Your Team in Transitioning to Be Fully and Really Remote
In order for a team to have the tools and support needed to truly transition from an office environment to remote work, the first thing they need is trust. This means that organizations and managers need to actually trust their collaborators with delivering tasks and meeting goals, without having to monitor or enforce surveillance initiatives. […]
Work on Slack Etiquette to Ensure Clear and Focused Team Communication
Is there something about remote work communication that makes you anxious? For example, is everyone clear on the goals for this quarter or year? Do they have everything they need? It comes down to communication and setting both guidelines and expectations. But, how do you ensure that communication remains focused and does not end up […]
How Talia Supports Entrepreneurs in Reaching their Goals and Having Balance
Whoever said that we all have the same 24 hours in the day? Depending on what you’re getting done and what you want to accomplish it can feel like you’re still getting less things off the checklist than everyone else. Entrepreneurs need time to create and innovate, and menial tasks like making sure their calendar […]
Avoiding Unexpected Issues When Implementing DEIB Initiatives
What do diverse and inclusive teams look like? It seems like companies everywhere are unsure or unclear of whether they’re working on the best initiatives to become more inclusive and get to their goals. But in truth, there are different ways to approach DEIB. You can be performative or real. Obviously when you’re being real […]
Does Your Employer Brand Need Some Reworking?
How aware are you of the image your company has out there? It might seem like a random idea or concept, but imagine if word of mouth had job seekers hearing about toxic culture or being ghosted during the recruitment process. What if a great candidate decided not to apply for a role simply because […]
Why Hybrid or In-Office Teams Also Need Remote Work Tools
We all have that one friend who says, “I actually like going to the office.” Bragging moment aside, the fact that they can say that shows how choice and self-awareness makes our finding balance between our work and personal life easier. There’s no resentment or feeling forced. There’s even the freedom of seeking what works […]
Listening to Your Team When it Comes to RTO
What if there was one thing that could make you lose your top performers and ensure you won’t have a diverse team? Just one change in strategy that can make your team more likely to consider leaving. Would you still do it? Maybe not. Yet, C-suite execs have been pushing for this initiative for a […]
Ensuring Success For Newly Promoted Teammates in their Roles
Having a diverse team brings many benefits to your organization, as well as your customers. As your teammates demonstrate their talent and thrive in their role, promotions enter the conversation. However, for people to get comfortable and be able to show off their abilities and leadership skills they need support. It sounds unexpected, but think […]
Does Every Hire Really Need to Align With Company Vision and Values?
When it comes to bringing in new teammates to get your product to the next level, a checklist of criteria is common and necessary. You want to know more about candidates’ skills, experience, collaboration, and problem solving. But what about the way they deal with feedback? Or organize tasks? After all, a strong team is […]