Archive for February 2023
Why “quiet hired” is terrible for women and people of color
Just when we thought we had heard enough of the newfangled workplace phenomena that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic, here comes another: “quiet hiring!” Like last year’s omnipresent “quiet quitting,” this term is nothing new. Quiet hiring refers to the phenomenon in which employers get the skills they need by adding new responsibilities or…
Read More4 ways to fight proximity bias in hybrid work setups
“Proximity bias” is a term that was developed by psychologists (most prominently, Daniel Kahneman) in the 1970s to describe the phenomenon in which humans tend to favor people who are physically closer to them versus those who are further away. Interest in this topic has increased ever since March 2020, when, as a result of…
Read MoreGena’s Free Coaching Session: My manager and colleagues caught me telling a lie. What should I do?
Periodically readers bring up thorny workplace situations and ask me, “What should I do?” These “Free Coaching Sessions” are how I document that advice so others can learn from it too. What is the best thing to do when you make an honest mistake like waking up late for work? What if you have a…
Read MoreExecutive Vulnerability is Cool: Handle negative feedback like an asset, not a liability
This article summarizes my recent responses to a reporter on background for a story. It deals with how executives respond to negative feedback and offers suggestions for using this feedback to enhance an executive’s brand. Historically, how have senior executives, as a group, handled negative feedback on the job? Do you see any difference today?…
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