Hiring disabled workers makes good business sense. The amount of purchasing power wielded by people with disabilities amounts to a whopping $25 billion in Canada alone. It would have been anyone’s guess that a little Danish invention known as the Malling Hansen Writing Ball would have made such an impact on the world when it was introduced back in 1870. That invention became better known as the typewriter and was originally conceived as an instrument that allowed blind people to write. While typewriters formed the prototype of all the technology that was to follow and flourish, workers with di ..read more

As provinces move to ease physical distancing restrictions, Canadian organizations must consider a return of their employees to physical workplaces. However, with COVID-19 still active, how prepared are employers for the risks? How will new measures impact working arrangements in the long term?  Get your FREE trial now! Start your free 14-day trial now to read this story and Make. Work. Better. TRY FOR FREE Already a subscriber? Username or Email Password Remember me Lost your password? The post Few Organizations are Prepared to Reopen Workplaces appeared first on Your Wo ..read more

How to make your coaching program thrive Who doesn’t want a good coaching program in their organization? No one. We all know that when our managers and leaders are doing a better job at coaching those around them, all sorts of good things happen. Engagement increases, and not just in a “I think people are happier” sort of way. Neuroscience tells us that everyone’s brain is asking itself, at a subconscious level and five times a second, “Is this a place of risk or is it a place of reward?” When people see a situation that increases their sense of autonomy, rank and clear expectations, then Get ..read more

Why we must address performance issues before promoting positivity With the growing popularity of positive psychology and an ever-increasing amount of research demonstrating the value of building thriving workplaces, many organizations are taking the plunge to engineer the kind of virtuous organizations employees and managers dream about. However, when managers and executives begin to think about implementing initiatives to build a more positive organization they confront a dilemma: “How do I begin the process of creating a thriving organization?” “Do I start with employees?” “Do I start with ..read more

May 26, 2009 11:21 pm Why companies are using social networking as a team building tool When Amanda Wilson finishes her night shift, her work day isn’t over. The MacDonald’s restaurant manager heads home to log on to StationM, a social network developed by MacDonald’s as an online meeting place for crew members. The 20-year-old Okotoks, Alberta native was selected as this year’s resident blogger for the North American site. Since its launch on March 28, 2008, StationM has registered more than 14,000 users with an average of 95 new registrations per week, exceeding company expectations. MacDona ..read more

Spirituality is a large part of the human experience and should be acknowledged at work. Workplace spirituality includes many aspects like meaningful work, sense of community, and organizational value. Workplace spirituality is intended to interconnect previous experiences and develop trust among employees in a way that would lead the organization into a better, more productive environment. Spirituality programs result in positive outcomes for employees. These outcomes include increased creativity, happiness, satisfaction, hope, optimism and a sense of meaning. Consider these seven tips to Ge ..read more

Spirituality as meaningful work is fully enshrined among workers. What is management’s role in it? As far back as the 1950s, author William Whyte urged business owners to encourage their employees to “bring their heart and soul to work.” His book, The Organization Man, went on to become a bestseller, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that interest in spirituality in the workplace really took off. During the 1990s and 2000s, hundreds of books and articles on workplace spirituality were published. In addition, MBA programs offered courses on the subject, conferences on spirituality were held and cen ..read more

How a Coaching Approach can Bridge the Gap Imagine having the tools to build resilient workplaces wherein employees are able to deal positively and productively, while simultaneously promoting growth and change. Imagine how far an organization with this type of philosophy could go! A question we often ask is why some work environments cultivate creative thinking, questioning and open discussion, while others do not? Often, a simple lack of understanding of the mechanisms at work in creating Get your FREE trial now! Start your free 14-day trial now to read this story and Make. Work.&nbs ..read more

The importance of transforming knowledge into habit It is an awkward feeling — knowing that you are at a place where you vowed never to go to again. It usually starts with an experience that has an undesirable outcome. “Why did I do that? I know better!”. Then you meander down the path of “Can’t believe I did that,” across the road of “That was stupid,” to the resting place of, “I’ll never do that again.” Yet, you do. I was speaking to a business colleague, Aaron, on the phone. He was expressing frustration over approving a new hire that had enough credentials and experience to outfit the who ..read more

Are you having trouble concentrating? Feel as if you’re muddling through your days, looking at your life through a foggy windshield? Not excited about anything? Wishing you could remain under the covers when the alarm goes off? This feeling is common, and it might be the dominant emotion of 2021. Psychologist Adam Grant says that it’s happening to many people these days — including him. It’s not burnout — we still have energy. It’s not depression — we don’t feel hopeless. We just feel somewhat joyless and aimless. It’s languishing — a sense of stagnation and emptiness. As scientists and physic ..read more