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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, typically beginning in the fall into the winter months when daylight hours decrease. It’s more than just the “winter blues” and can have a significant impact on daily life. SAD can cause disruptions in mood, energy,…
The aftermath of a divisive election season and a change in a presidential administration can leave workplaces feeling tense and polarized. Political discussions can easily escalate into conflict, affecting morale and productivity. This article provides guidance for both employers and employees on how to navigate political disagreements and manage emotional…
In remote work environments, conflicts can occur in subtle ways – misunderstandings from written messages, delayed feedback, unclear expectations, and misperceptions of others which can often arise due to underdeveloped interpersonal relationships. Without the benefit of face-to-face interaction, it’s easy for tensions to simmer beneath the surface. Here are a…
“The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them.” — Thomas Crum, author, speaker, and expert on conflict resolution, stress management, and performance enhancement. Today we will explore the prevalence of workplace conflict, its impact on teams…
Every August 26th, we commemorate Women’s Equality Day in the United States, a celebration of the ratification of the 19th amendment which federally protects women’s right to vote. While we celebrate this milestone, it’s still important to acknowledge that this freedom was not shared by all women until many decades…
In today’s interconnected and dynamic world, the ability to influence others is a valuable skill that can open doors, foster collaboration, and drive positive change. Whether you’re a business leader, a team member, or anyone in a position needing to persuade others to act, being effective at influencing others is…
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, (OE/CM) Organizational Effectiveness and Conflict Management Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. ADR Vantage, Inc. is a leading consulting firm working at the intersection of three fields that most affect employees and their workplaces – Organization Effectiveness, Conflict Management, and Diversity,…
Did you know that high-performing teams are exceedingly rare? Even though high-performing teams are critical to any organization’s success when employees were asked in an ignite80 survey[1] to 1) rate their team’s effectiveness, and 2) compare their team’s performance to other teams in their industry, survey results revealed high-performing teams…
No matter how easy going your relationships may be, personal or professional conflicts are inevitable. The ways in which you react during any given conflict, through your words, emotional responses, and your demeanor can make a difference between strengthening that relationship or derailing it. Quick Tip #1: Try an Unexpected…
2023 marks the first full year of the new world of work after the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. As organizations across the country settle into their chosen “new normal,” we at ADR Vantage have seen four key changes influencing the future of work. #1 Continued Shift to Human-Centered ManagementAs organizations strive…