Taken together, current circumstances can be a toxic brew: worldwide disruption, loss of revenue, job losses, displacement of youth from school, social media-fueled communication, and then high-impact social movements cresting amidst all this. Of course, the potential for a psychological toll is high. It’s been a lot to contend with, regardless of one’s personality. … read more

This pandemic has not been easy on anyone. The U.S. Census Bureau recently found that more than one third of U.S. adults report symptoms of anxiety, depression, or both. The American Psychology Association found more than 80% of Americans find the future of the U.S. a significant source of stress. I have no doubt these feelings are shared around the globe. Hourly workers are no exception. What are employers doing about it? … read more

Over the last few months many have been continuing to do their jobs, but doing them from home. This has been a nightmare for some but a revelation for others. Now of course we’re entering a time when the workplace is coming back: a welcome return to “normality” for all those who’ve been having sleepless nights. … read more

I recently had the great privilege of having a live-streamed conversation with Tom Tate at Phenom People about how personality psychology can enhance the talent experience. … read more

It’s a safe bet that anyone in “HR” has been inundated with content over the last year, with more and more pieces prophesying on the “future of work”. Typically, this “future” would reside far over the horizon, affording us the luxury of speculating over these shifts while having more than enough time to prepare for their inevitably. As with all major moments in human history, the rise of COVID-19 has precipitated changes in the world of work. Changes we knew were coming, but not quite this fast. … read more