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Did you know that employers can make a big difference in how well their employees and the larger community weather a crisis and recover? https://bit.ly/3wFK2UI Discover the opportunities your organization has to build #trust through tangible action. Tabit Xthona Lee and William Beauchamp #EmployeeExperience #ClimateChange

Did you know that employers can make a big difference in how well their employees and the larger community weather a crisis and recover? https://bit.ly/3vhw7nE Discover the opportunities your organization has to build #trust through tangible action. Tabit Xthona Lee and William Beauchamp #EmployeeExperience #ClimateChange

💡 Reflecting on the Power of Partnership 💡 In today’s benefits landscape, building trusted partnerships is more crucial than ever. At Colonial Life, we’re not just delivering benefits – we’re empowering brokers and businesses to create resilient, people-centered workplaces that truly support their teams. Every day, I’m reminded of the impact we can make by aligning closely with brokers, understanding their challenges, and collaborating to provide solutions that meet real needs. It’s a rewarding journey, helping businesses and employees thrive together, and I’m proud to play a role in making that happen. Here’s to making benefits accessible, effective, and meaningful – one partnership at a time. #ColonialLife #BenefitsThatMatter #PartnershipPower #BrokerSupport #MakingAnImpact #EmployeeBenefits

In today's polarizing political climate, it is crucial to demand more transparency and integrity in government offices at all levels. #Transparency #Integrity I have dedicated time to attending various council meetings, during which I listened to people's concerns and took notes. However, I found it troubling that council members often provided confusing answers to questions and refused to allow follow-up. #CouncilMeetings #Government Another issue that caught my attention was the timing of these meetings. Holding meetings in the middle of the workday makes it difficult for people to participate, often resulting in financial loss for those who have to miss work to attend and seek answers from their representatives. #Accessibility #Accountability These are just a couple of examples at the grassroots level of government. Lack of transparency and integrity is a pervasive issue across all levels of government. #GovernmentTransparency We need to set a higher standard and refuse to tolerate the divisive behavior stemming from the absence of integrity and transparency. #HigherStandards #PoliticalIntegrity

Let’s use our knowledge of energy-inspired performance to reestablish working rules for our teams and see where we find ourselves in this post-pandemic world. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02CNdW00 Post written by Andrew Deutscher, Forbes Councils Member.

Let's zoom out and look at how workplaces need to get it together. Stanford's Jeffrey Pfeffer to the rescue on this one. I want to share with you what Pfeffer says as to why our workplaces are so toxic and what we and our workplaces need instead (hint: it's the same win-win thing). Let's start with carbon footprints. Companies obsess over them. But what's their human footprint? We have environmental regulations to limit environmental risks — but what about employee well-being? We monitor workplace accidents and deaths, but we don't mention the human impact of abuse, wages, health insurance, or work-family policies. Without measurement, reporting, and requirements for social pollution, organizations ignore what they do to their employees. Leaving decisions about practices that affect employee health to the discretion of CEOs puts employees' well-being at risk. We don't leave environmental pollution to the discretion of CEOs. So why do we leave employee health up to CEOs — when CEOs too often lead in ways that serve neither the employees nor themselves?

Does your workplace feel or act like this? Uncivil workplaces are growing in intensity. You know the challenges that your business faces now and will only intensify as we get nearer to the November election. And the election year civility has no political party boundaries. So, if you are a liberal or a conservative, don't think that will change anything. According to SHRM (Society for Human Resource Managers--of which I am a member): "Nearly two-thirds of U.S. workers said that they have experienced or witnessed incivility in their workplace within the past month. And one-third of workers believe that workplace conflict will increase over the next 12 months." Need I say more! I'm empowered with tools to impact you and your business. Of course, you can wait until things are perfect in your workplace and you have that position filled, or remodel completed, or goldfish moved to its new location. Totally your call! Inaction means it's only going to get worse. Just curious, why are you waiting to reach out to me to have a civil discussion about your options before you need serious interventions? P.S. Please vote!

How can we cultivate workplace cultures that prioritizes employee well-being? From my experience in a hustle-driven environment, I believe it’s crucial for leadership to model the importance of stepping back from performance pressures. When organizations provide time and space for employees to recharge, they empower their teams to return energized and ready to shine. Let’s make well-being a priority! https://lnkd.in/gkaUmUzy #Wellbeing #HustleCulture #WorkLifeBalance

As lines between work and home continue to blur, with added flexibilities and social media, how do we navigate these rights and responsibilities? In particular, as we approach the climax of another highly charged election cycle, organizations face a difficult challenge: how to maintain a professional, inclusive and productive work environment while political tensions run high. Read more in my latest post for Forbes Forbes Business Council

🌟 Are you looking for practical strategies to help your team navigate the heightened tensions and anxieties surrounding Election Day? 🌟 Political conversations can be challenging on a good day, but with the stakes so high this week, these discussions may feel even more intense... That’s why I’m sharing the recording of our recent webinar, “Navigating Political Conversations in the Workplace.” In this session, we explore valuable insights on: ✅ Engaging in respectful political dialogue ✅ Managing conflicts that may arise ✅ Fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard This webinar could be a useful tool for creating a supportive workplace culture and reducing anxiety in your team. 🔗 Watch the Recording Here! Let’s work together to navigate these conversations with confidence. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! #ExudeHC #WorkplaceCulture #PoliticalConversations #DEIB #LeadershipDevelopment #RespectfulWorkplaces #ElectionDay2024 #GoVote