Culture²
Organizational Culture x Social Culture
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Setting the Table: Gratitude in Organizations Amidst the Merry and Not-So-Bright
As people in the United States gather to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, gratitude and thankfulness begin to pour over social media feeds. And while the end of the solar calendar feels like a time for togetherness, gathering around a communal table to share a meal, the glittering holiday season often glosses over profound human truths…
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The Ripple Effect of Trauma: Cultivating Compassion at Work
In times of trauma and turbulence, a compassionate workplace can be a relief. Organizations can take a trauma-informed approach to build workplace resilience and truly support employee wellbeing. This post explores simple yet impactful strategies like embedding psychologist expertise, tailored training, support groups, and policy adjustments that demonstrate a culture of compassion and care. When…
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The Power of Our Diverse Perspectives: Building Cultural Intelligence at Work
Just as the recent “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse fascinated people across cultures, bringing diverse groups together can lead to awe-inspiring outcomes in business. The workforce today is wonderfully diverse. We collaborate with people from all walks of life, with unique backgrounds and perspectives. This diversity drives innovation – but only when we embrace it…
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The Psychology of Culture Shock at Work
You passed the culture fit interview with flying colors. The company felt like a dream come true, reflecting your values and matching your work style. A few months in, the glamour has faded. What once seemed like a perfect culture match now surfaces previously hidden mismatches. The idealized company values you envisioned during the marathon…
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AI and Burnout Relief: The Next Frontier
Burnout seems to be the workplace epidemic of our time. And while over half of all workers report feeling burnt out, the experiences behind those statistics can look very different across cultures. As an International Psychologist, this raises an important question: How can companies provide personalized mental health support to diverse workforces at scale? Emerging…
