Trust or Bust: How Managers Can Make or Break their Teams
"I promise I'll give you more notice next time." An executive in the organization I was working for, let's call him Jim, was asking me to...
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THE GOOD WORKPLACE BLOG
Elizabeth Fuss Arnott, SPHR I have been working in Human Resources for 23 years. Since 2011, I have been certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). I have a BA in English and a Master of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane Law School. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband Luke and our cat, Poirot. I write about HR, non-profits, the art of managing people and Neurodiversity in the workplace. I'm available for employment, contract work, consulting, coaching and training virtually and in the Portland, OR area. Please email me at elizabeth@efaconsult.com for more information.
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Feb 16
- 3 min
What a Long Year This Week Has Been
I have this t-shirt that says "WHAT A LONG YEAR THIS WEEK HAS BEEN." I wear it whenever I feel like I've been living the same day over...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
Leading by Consensus is Not Inclusion
It should have been a two-week project at most. Updating an employee handbook is usually a job done by HR or an employment attorney, and...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- May 9, 2019
- 3 min
How to Make All Work Meaningful Work
Meaningful work. It's one of the things that employees want. It's what keeps them at an organization, gives them motivation to go above...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- May 8, 2019
- 2 min
Whose Side Are You On, Anyway?
"Do you consider yourself to be on the employees' side or on the company's side?" From the way they asked the question, I already knew...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- May 3, 2019
- 1 min
Our Generations Are Not That Different
"Gen Z wants prompt responses, transparency and regular communication!" "Millennials want flexible work arrangements and to have purpose...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 25, 2019
- 2 min
Why Your Team Isn't Working Well Together
You've put the team together, given them the target goal. Now, they won't work together. One or two people are doing everything, while...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 24, 2019
- 3 min
"Rules are rules!" And Other Dumb Rules
I heard it just the other day. "Rules are rules!" The statement was being used to terminate an employee who, because of difficult...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 22, 2019
- 2 min
Promoted Too Soon: How to Overcome Inexperience and Become a Great Manager
Defensive responses when you get feedback. Feeling overwhelmed. Frustration when your team asks you questions that you don't know the...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 18, 2019
- 2 min
Massages, Leggings and Potlucks
"It's employee appreciation day! Doctors, you will be having a catered lunch with some nice swag bags, because we appreciate you! ...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 13, 2019
- 3 min
Being Blunt is Kind: Stop Trying to Hide Your Message
"The surgery is serious. Do you want us to do everything we can to save him?" There were eight doctors at a table in a conference room...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 10, 2019
- 2 min
Career Mapping with Employees: How You Can Keep Employees Happier, Longer
One of the most common complaints from employees is that they don't have opportunities for growth or professional development. Many...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 5, 2019
- 2 min
The Battle Cry of "That's Not My Job!": When to Advance and When to Retreat
We've all heard it. "That's not my job!" And then we reply, "See that last line in your job description? The one that says 'other duties...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 2, 2019
- 1 min
Five Steps to Creating More Curiosity in Your Team
Curiosity drives innovation and relationship building. It's essential not only in product development, but also in leadership. A curious...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 1, 2019
- 3 min
An Employee in Crisis: How to Use Compassion to Support the Employee and Your Team
Bill's husband is sick. He was just diagnosed with cancer. Bill's worry and concern is like a heavy cloud over his interactions with...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Dec 3, 2018
- 3 min
Frequently Misunderstood: Tone of Voice and the Risk of Making Assumptions
"Jane was rude to me. I don't want to work with her anymore. I am sick of her attitude." "Can you explain what you mean when you say...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Oct 15, 2018
- 3 min
When Your Employee Asks Too Many Questions
You're leading a staff meeting, rolling out a new protocol. Before you are done explaining the new protocol, John's hand shoots up. "I...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Oct 13, 2018
- 1 min
The Most Important Question to Ask Your Employees
I watched a new television show the other night. It was about a hospital that hired a new director, who comes in and makes radical moves...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Jul 1, 2018
- 3 min
The Benefits of a Neurodiverse Culture
One of the things I love about working in human resources is seeing how different people operate, think and solve problems. It's pretty...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Jun 29, 2018
- 3 min
Steps to a Thriving Neurodiverse Culture: Set an Example of Acceptance
"He's odd. I can't put my finger on it, he's just odd." "There's something wrong with her. I don't know what, but there is." "She's......
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