BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Job performance evaluations can be stressful. You’ve put in your time, you’ve worked hard for the company, and now comes the analysis, one that could decide what kind of vacation you’ll be able to afford or whether you’ll go on one at all. But, more and more, there is a question of… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – “Ableism,” a form of discrimination that defines people based on their disability, often goes undetected, including in much of our everyday conversation. Examples of this might include suggesting that someone is “turning a blind eye” to a problem or “acting crazy.” Frequently, those who make such a reference to a disability in… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Leora Eisenstadt, associate professor of legal studies and the Murray Shusterman Research Fellow at Temple University’s Fox School of Business, will be the next presenter in Equity Now, a national online speaker series on race, gender, and how law and policy can facilitate equality, fairness and inclusion in organizations. Eisenstadt will lead… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — As we all know, COVID-19 has had a profound effect on the workplace. Many working from home have faced the additional challenges of caring for children and other family members and other concerns normally outside the job environment. But what about for those with disabilities? Marianne DelPo Kulow, the Gregory H Adamian… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Running a successful business has its challenges, but the COVID-19 pandemic has required many owners to pivot and look for new ways to operate profitably while keeping employees and consumers safe. Research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business found that emotional intelligence – the ability to understand, use and… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded the protections of Title VII, which prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee or applicant “because of … sex,” to include protection from employment discrimination based on an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Alex Reed, associate professor of legal studies and director of… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – For many years, professional women have been told to “be more assertive” or “less emotional,” while also being advised to “demand a seat at the table.” But the notion of placing the responsibility on women to advance within organizations is thankfully beginning to change, said Carolyn Goerner, clinical professor of management… Read more »
Articulating a vision and getting people to work toward that vision is formidable for many. Motivating clients, peers and other key stakeholders can be particularly challenging for someone who doesn’t have a title that commands action. However, for you to be personally successful, that success has to come as part of a broader effort. I am going to… Read more »
Kendell Brown, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services The ability to influence is essential to leadership. If you can get people to buy into an idea that you set forth, you’re golden. But how can you get people to listen and take you seriously when you are the most junior person on the team? I’m… Read more »
How can you express dissent without sounding like a troublemaker? The key is to respectfully and intelligently highlight your thoughts and opinions without letting your emotions get in the way. Here are several strategies you can utilize. Each strategy works best in a particular scenario. So think through the situation you find yourself in and… Read more »