Category Archives: Workplace Culture
Professionalism, what is it, where is it from, and is it good or bad?
| Jul092020
What is Professionalism? Professionalism is defined by Merriam Webster as “the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person” but this definition is too broad and unfocused. Professionalism as implied by the word’s common usage refers to the conduct of people in their professions. It does not describe the aims, as the individual may have desires or aims separate from the business they work for. Regardless of their personal aims they must still conduct themselves in a way becoming of an employee representing their organization. This is apparent when you think of sentences using
Read more...The Biggest Challenge in Human Resources
| Nov042019
It is universally accepted that Human Resources is one of the least favored departments in the workplace, and there are plenty of reasons why. A majority of employees are often unaware of the role/s of the HR department which leads to misunderstandings and tension between the two parties. A bad HR department can disrupt the company’s culture, deflate employees’ morale, and even begin to negatively impact your reputation in the community. However, the HR Management team has the authority and potential to make positive change within the company and employees’ lives at work. This is why HR departments, everywhere in
Read more...The Iceberg of Workplace Culture
| May072019The Iceberg concept is simple, the difference in how an organization communicates it works versus how things actually work. The intricate web of workplace culture, all the interior and exterior company relationships and how tasks and the organization work is usually largely unseen by management. Without the bottom of the iceberg there would be no iceberg and the business would quickly crumble. Recognizing the daily tasks, projects and individuals that keep an organization running is key to it’s success.
Read more...
