HSI Blue Ocean Brain Blog

The Art of Negotiation: An Essential Soft Skill for Leaders

The Art of Negotiation: An Essential Soft Skill for Leaders

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Leadership   — 6 MIN

[New eBook] Building a Culture of Psychological Safety

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

1 MIN

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world of work, creating an environment where employees can thrive, innovate, and collaborate is a top priority for organizations. As we navigate the challenges...

DEI Programs: Why There is Still Value in Encouraging a Diverse Workplace

Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

4 MIN

The June 2023 ruling by the Supreme Court on Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina made big news. The case took on affirmative action in...

[New eBook] Building an Inclusive Feedback Culture

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

Feedback has always been an essential component of a high-performing workplace. But while the fundamentals of feedback are much the same, the modern workplace requires a more nuanced approach driven...

Empowering the Future: Supporting your Gen Z Workforce

Leadership Development, Hybrid Workforce, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

4 MIN

Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z consists of teenagers and young adults either in college or getting their first taste of working in their chosen field. By 2025, the World Economic Forum estimates...

Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Hybrid Workforce, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

4 MIN

“Psychological safety” has gone from buzzword to mainstream, thanks in part to a massive, two-year study conducted by Google back in 2015. Working from home during the pandemic made nurturing...

Microinclusions: The Hidden Elements of Belonging

Leadership Development, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

4 MIN

You’ve heard of “microaggressions”—the small, everyday slights that impact members of marginalized populations. These are comments or actions, usually spoken or made thoughtlessly, that diminish a...

Beyond Pride: Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees in the Workplace

Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

3 MIN

With June being Pride month, a renewed focus is on the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace. In many organizations, this presents itself as changing logos to include Pride colors or hosting company-wide...

The Power of Inclusive Language

Emotional Intelligence, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

3 MIN

Language changes. It adapts and evolves just as we do. Why? Well, because it must. The Linguistic Society of America says that language changes because the needs of its speakers change. New...

On-Demand Webcast: How To Build Leaders Who Drive Engagement, Inclusion, and Retention

Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Blue Ocean Brain News  

Duration: 45 minutes Your people leaders are the heart of your employee experience and critical drivers of your people and culture goals. That’s a lot to ask of a group suffering unprecedented levels...

The Keys to Successful ERGs

Leadership Development, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

3 MIN

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are invaluable for enhancing the employee experience and creating inclusive cultures. The social injustice movements of 2020 forced many organizations to analyze their...

The Importance of Embracing Neurodiversity

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Hybrid Workforce, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

4 MIN

Stephen Hawking was known for his brilliant mind. It might be tempting to think he embodies some idea of the “right” kind of thinking. You might think you should put all your effort into thinking...

4 Steps to Building an Effective Learning Culture

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Hybrid Workforce, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion  

4 MIN

Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever before. Economists predict this diversity will continue to grow. Although building a learning culture takes time, it has a significant impact on employee...

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