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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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
- Apr 7, 2019
- 3 min
Using the Principles of Community Engagement to Integrate Newly Acquired Teams
For company leaders, integrating new people into already established teams can be difficult even in the best of circumstances. But with...
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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 4, 2019
- 3 min
How to Receive Feedback from Your Staff
Remember that old movie where someone says something derogatory but true to the other person and the other person is horrified and...
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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
- Mar 31, 2019
- 2 min
Taking Responsibility: Why You Should Step Up in Times of Failure
It was not my fault. I wanted to shout it to all our employees. I wanted them to know that they could trust me and that I wasn't making...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Feb 26, 2019
- 2 min
Leading with Heart: Caring About Your People
In order to lead with heart, connect with your employees and build success, you must be a leader who genuinely cares about your people. ...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Jan 7, 2019
- 3 min
Can Non-Profits Have a Toxic Culture?
We often think of non-profits as altruistic islands of do-gooders. Pure in intent with dedicated, passionate workers and leaders. Is it...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Dec 7, 2018
- 2 min
Why You Should Want Your Employees to Disclose
In my 18 years of HR, I've gotten my fair share of too much information. A picture of the ailment, a detail that you will not soon...
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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 6, 2018
- 3 min
Five Common Mistakes Non-Profits Make
Working for a non-profit can be great. If you are dedicated to the mission, it can give purpose to your work, which is key in being...
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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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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Jun 21, 2018
- 3 min
Showing Compassion with Accountability
I've read a lot of things in the last few days encouraging HR professionals and business executives to have compassion while dealing with...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Jun 19, 2018
- 2 min
Steps to a Thriving Neurodiverse Culture: Provide Explanations
"Do what I say." "Why?" "Because I said so." Remember those exchanges between you and adults when you were a kid? Did you joyfully...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Jun 14, 2018
- 2 min
Steps to a Thriving Neurodiverse Culture: Forget About "Normal"
My mom used to buy half and half to eat with our cereal. I don't know why. But that's how we ate cereal. Once, my sister had a friend...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- May 22, 2018
- 1 min
What is Neurodiversity?
You may have heard it buzzing around the business world lately. Neurodiversity. Diversity in thought, right? Yes. But it's more than...
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