Beware the Rule-Following Coworker (downloadable pdf) by Ariana Eunjung Cha for The Washington Post. A Harvard study explores the “continuum of toxic workers” and found the most toxic are are overproductive, overconfident, rules-mongers who regard themselves highly. Thinking about the workplace culture that allows… Read more ›
Building Healthy Workplace Culture (downloadable pdf) from the HR Council of Canada. Includes a bunch of resources and thoughts to consider for creating a culture where individual employees can be their whole selves without compromising the work. Preview: When individuals feel… Read more ›
10 Counterproductive Behaviors of Social Justice Educators (downloadable pdf) by Cody Charles for The Body is Not an Apology. While we may not all be Social Justice Educators (or warriors, SJW, as twitter calls them), this list contains excellent reminders for… Read more ›
10 Agreements for a Happy and Well Functioning Team (downloadable pdf) by Vu Lee for Nonprofit with Balls. Some rules of the coworking game that could be implemented in nearly any work setting. Preview: Agreement 1, We will assume the best… Read more ›
2042 See Change: A video discussion from SphinxCon Detroit 2015: Empowering Ideas for Diversity in the Arts, featuring Tim Dang, East West Players, and respondents Teresa Eyring, TCG, and Gary Anderson, Plowshares Theatre Company. See also: the 51% Preparedness Plan.… Read more ›
Rankism is a Campus Climate Issue (downloadable pdf) by Teddie Potter for the University of Minnesota’s Campus Climate blog. Perhaps one of the more insidious ways culture manifests is in class stratification. Prompted by a run-in with a maintenance worker who… Read more ›
Culture Eats Strategy For Lunch (downloadable pdf) by Shawn Parr for Fast Company. A quick read on the difference between strategy and culture, and why a strategy implemented without a supporting culture is doomed. Preview: Uncommon sense for a courageous and vibrant… Read more ›
Things You Can Do Right Now (downloadable pdf) compiled for PAHRTS. An extensive list of things (some immediate, some more extensive) to improve the health and diversity of your workplace. Preview: Make a plan for you and your team to attend shows… Read more ›
Social Identity & Location Activity (downloadable pdf) from Art Equity. A DIY worksheet to help you map your own, your team’s, and your organization’s privilege and power. Preview:
In Minnesota, an employer may not discriminate against employees based on the following characteristics: Age National Origin Color Race Creed Religion Disability Sex Familial Status Sexual Orientation Marital Status Status re: Public Assistance Membership or activity in local commission Download… Read more ›