Category: PDJ

People in the organization watch with laser-like intensity when conflict comes up. Conflict tests our values and our plans, and it provides crucial information to followers about the trustworthiness of their leaders. When conflict is effectively resolved, relationships strengthen and results get back on track.

By Sunniva Heggertveit-Aoudia Having “enough time” seems to be a luxury most people don’t have these days. In Norway one can often read about tidsklemma, which is translated to “the time squeeze”. This is often referred to as a challenge for parents with children and full-time jobs, but it is not limited to just this… Read the full article

Throughout the process of the White Men’s Leadership Study, the fears of ‘diverse others’ (those who are not white men) came to light: a concern that white guys will take over D&I, the risk to opportunity if they actually engage white men with position power, the challenge to change their minds about what white male leaders are willing to learn.

March 8 is International Women’s Day. Check out stats and facts in this infographic.

Whether you’re hearing jokes about the office “grandpa” who destroys forests with wanton printing or about “kids” who expect a gold start just for showing up, you’re probably already dealing with generational differences.

HEADQUARTERS: Boca Raton, Florida WEBSITE: www.officedepot.com BUSINESS: Retail/office supplies REVENUES: $11.5 billion EMPLOYEES: 39,000 TITLE: Executive Vice President, Human Resources EDUCATION: BA, John Carroll University; JD, The Ohio State University College of Law INTERESTS: Working with at-risk youth through athletic programs What are you proudest of in your life? I’m proud of being a very… Read the full article

When we, as diversity and inclusion leaders, engage and equip white male leaders, our organizations will make progress in solving problems.

Some argued that designations such as black, white, Asian and Hispanic are outmoded classifications with little valid meaning for understanding genetic variations. The other side opined that meaningful DNA variations can track racial lines and to not explore them might jeopardize the effectiveness of the emerging concept of personalized medicine, aimed at developing treatment based on a person’s genetic makeup.

By Nadine VogelPresident, Springboard Consulting LLC Essential functions job descriptions are a crucial component of HR compliance, especially useful in the mitigation of risk when it comes to the talent acquisition, management, and potential termination of individuals with disabilities. In light of recent changes made to the ADA and pending OFCCP legislation, essential functions has… Read the full article

HEADQUARTERS: Naperville, Illinois WEBSITE: www.officemax.com BUSINESS: Office products distribution REVENUES: $7.1 billion EMPLOYEES: 29,000 TITLE: Senior Director Corporate Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management EDUCATION: MS, Roosevelt University WHAT I’M READING: Use your Brain to Change your Age, by Daniel G. Amen INTERESTS: Travel, reading, healthy living, fashion, film, music What lessons have you learned from… Read the full article