As far back as I can remember, I loved animals, plants, and trees — really anything that was outdoors and wild. Simply put, I was fascinated by the natural world. My interest was magnified when I spent a summer holiday in the Midlands with my grandparents. Even though I was only four years old, I […]
Communication: When teams work remotely, it isn’t always easy to foster open communication. Fostering open lines of communication is critical to preventing employees from feeling isolated. Asa part of our series about the five things you need to successfully manage a remote team, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ketan Dattani, CEO and Founding Owner of […]
No event in recent history has affected us as profoundly and pervasively as the pandemic. It signifies a completely unprecedented circumstance, as novel as it is life-changing. The virus has not only infected thousands, but has thrust us into an economic recession. How long, how deep and how many are impacted by the recession will be […]
Create unbiased hiring and promotion criteria to ensure accountability in retention and promotion of a diverse workforce by putting measures in place that ensure you’re recruiting from a varied hiring pool and championing diversity in your hiring process. Aspart of our series about ‘5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and […]
Lead by example. It is simpler to establish a habit in young children than to teach them a new habit as they get older. Teach them about recycling and which items go into which bin. Teach them about littering, keeping lights off, and turning off the water when they brush their teeth. Aspart of my series […]
Spending quality time with children is essential for their healthy growth and development. Moreover, not spending enough time with your children can lead to frail family bonds. Children need role models. As parents, we are the first models they can learn from and aspire to be and they learn their values, work ethic, and habits […]
While the pandemic may seem like a once-in-a-lifetime event, the reality is that an emergency can come along to disrupt our lives at any time. Using what we have learned during the current pandemic will help us to prepare for the next crisis. For instance, building up cash savings may be a priority for people […]
The importance of giving to others can’t be understated and that’s because the secret to living is giving. As a part of my HR Strategy Series, I’m talking to top experts in the field to teach prospects what hiring managers are actually looking for, while also supporting business leaders in their hiring and retention strategies. […]