CPI Webinar: “Workplace Civility on a Continuum”

Wilcox Miller & Nelson would like to invite you to join us in the upcoming CPI Webinar, “Workplace Civility on a Continuum” featuring Gary Cormier of Harvard University. As part of our firm’s participation in Career Partners International we periodically host webinars to share HR industry experts’ viewpoints on trending topics. This webinar will address the #MeToo movement and the inherent power imbalances in the workplace.

While most employees feel that the #MeToo movement is healthy, of those surveyed only 1/3 have seen significant changes in their organizations.

Gary Cormier joins us from Harvard University as a Senior Human Resources and Organizational Development Consultant. This foundational session will explore the business case for workplace civility as well as the implications of incivility. It will also help identify uncivil, inappropriate, negative, or bullying behaviors in the workplace and what can be done to mitigate them. Finally, it will conclude with ways to make civility part of your organization’s overall culture.

Join us on December 11th at 8:00 A.M. PST for a 30-minute presentation and 15 minutes of Q&A. Register HERE.

Protect Yourself From Cybercrime

According to Forbes, 73% of Americans have fallen victim to some type of cybercrime, 47% have had their personal information exposed, and 80% of businesses have had some type of cyber-attack. Because of the global reach of cybercrime, the FBI notes that no single organization, agency or country can defend against it. So, what are we to do?

Cyber experts remind us that doing the basics will protect us from most of the issues: make sure you are regularly updating software and hardware (to include wireless printers), limit administrator rights, and don’t use default passwords (make them unique and strong). Some experts recommend disabling your wireless when you are not home, placing your router in the middle of the house, disabling remote access, and activating your Wi-Fi firewall; these simple steps just might prevent a complex headache…

How to Serve on a Board or Commission

If you have ever wanted to land a leadership role in anything from overseeing state regulations to serving on a corporate board — a meeting Tuesday was all about the practical advice to get you there.

Two of the top women involved in appointing or promoting people for boards and commissions spoke to a group called “She Shares,” a powerful group of women focused on leadership and mentorships.

For corporate board positions, Diane Miller points out that women make up just 16 percent of the top 3,000 corporate boards, but they are at least half of the consumers in the country — so their viewpoints are important.

Get the full story at http://kcra.com/article/how-to-serve-on-a-board-or-commission-1497401682/10020110.

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Thinking About a Board Position?

The Corporate Governance Institute published a great article regarding how to think about your interest in board service.  Are you absolutely at the top of your game in your day job?  If not, don’t consider it.  Do you want to use a great deal of your personal time for this essentially part-time job?  If not, don’t consider it.  Does your work schedule allow you to participate in the board work, even when an unexpected event (these do happen) occurs? Are you able to invest the time to be a good director (just the “average” board work takes 240 hours a year)? Do you truly understand the role of a director? If not, take some accredited courses and find out.  And if you think it’s about glamour, don’t consider it—it’s just not for you.

Career Partners International Innovates Job Search Technology

Career Partners International Reveals Cutting-Edge Website

Career Partners International, one of the largest career management consultancies in the world, has launched its new website with its greatest features yet. The now mobile-compatible site is available in over 100 languages and can be accessed on any device.

Career Partners International is a leading provider of Outplacement, Career Management, Executive Coaching and Leadership Development services. Employers around the world trust Career Partners International’s local market experts to provide the best possible outcomes for employees across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific regions.

The Career Partners International site is a centralized tool to allow both clients and participants to move forward in their career management journey. Participants have access to advanced tools to move them forward in their career journey such as virtual interview practice, resume building, and personalized job search. Clients can access a wealth of information regarding Career Partners International’s services, as well as following the progress of employees through coaching services.

“As the job market continually evolves the tools our candidates need to secure their next career position become more advanced.” said Doug Matthews, President & CEO. “Career Partners International is committed to ensuring that individuals have every possible advantage to accelerate their job search effectiveness.”

With the industry’s highest satisfaction rating of 96% and a Net Promoter Score of +76, Career Partners International continues to make strides to meet client and participant needs by offering the most efficient processes and innovative tools. The positive effects of these can be found directly in testimonials featured throughout the site. For companies or individuals seeking career management services, Career Partners International can always be contacted directly with the utmost respect for privacy.

About Career Partners International

Founded in 1987, Career Partners International is a leading provider of Outplacement, Career Management, Executive Coaching and Leadership Development services from more than 300 offices in over 45 countries. Employers around the world trust Career Partners International’s local market experts to provide the best possible outcomes for employees across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific regions.

Career Partners International Appoints New Board Members

Career Partners International, a leading provider of Outplacement, Career Management, Executive Coaching and Leadership Development services, has appointed three new members to its global Board of Directors, building on the strength of leveraging Career Partners International’s local market experts.

John Burke, Chief Operating Officer of Career Partners International—Houston
Mr. Burke oversees the Texas-Louisiana region of Career Partners International. He brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and operations leadership to this role. His focus is on building relationships with companies headquartered in Houston, as well as national and global organizations. Mr. Burke has achieved significant successes including providing high quality recruiting and placement services to various industries, as well as comprehensive outsourcing solutions.

Anthony Raja Devadoss, Managing Director of BTI Consultants
Anthony Raja Devadoss is the Managing Director of BTI Consultants a specialist consulting business in Asia. His experience spans 20 years in Technology, Education and HR including Executive Search, Consulting, and Career Management & Leadership development business across the Asia Pacific region. Devadoss is actively involved in the region’s HR community & Talent industry development and holds memberships in various local and international organizations including the Society for Human Resource Management. Devadoss is the recipient of “The Leading HR Leader Award” at The Singapore HR Awards, Singapore Human Resource Institute.

Diane Miller, President of Wilcox, Miller, & Nelson in Sacramento, California
Ms. Miller has been certified as a Public Company Director through the Director Certification Program at UCLA, holds a current Certificate of Director Education from NACD as well as their Master Class and Board Leadership Fellow designations, and is a member of Women Corporate Directors. Ms. Miller has received honors that include Sacramento Businesswoman of the Year, Women Who Mean Business Award, and has been listed in Who’s Who of America since 2001.

“As CPI’s global reach expands, we are very fortunate to have the expertise of our industry leaders as members of CPI’s Board,” said Sharon Imperiale, Board Chair of Career Partners International.

John Burke, Diane Miller, and Anthony Raja Devadoss represent Career Partners International’s efforts towards continual improvement in providing local market expertise with greater flexibility and results.

About Career Partners International

Founded in 1987, Career Partners International is a leading provider of Outplacement, Career Management, Executive Coaching and Leadership Development services from more than 300 offices in over 45 countries. Employers around the world trust Career Partners International’s local market experts to provide the best possible outcomes for employees across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific regions.

Flexible Work Is The Future Of Feminism

ThriveGlobal has an excellent article on the importance of a flexible schedule to women in the workforce. (I’m pretty sure for men, too, perhaps just not the urgent need.)

A new site, Werk, focuses on flexible, career-building work. With situations such as child rearing, pursuing an advanced degree, and family care issues, Werk is a site whose time has come. Its mission is to reinvent work for women by providing a marketplace of career-building, flexible career opportunities for women. They optimize six types of flexibility so that one can customize.  80% of the companies in the United States are already providing some type of workplace flexibility, but the challenge is in the implementation (only 1-25%). With 30% of women who have had a child leaving the workforce, this site is one of the first to work to offer options for women to  continue their careers.

Ignore the Time Clock: Take a Break When You’re Tired!

The 8 hour workday is a relic from days gone by.  It was originally put into place to get a handle on the hours spent in manual labor during the industrial revolution.  Technology has changed the way we work; isn’t it time we look differently at the 8 hour workday?

A recent Forbes article noted that for peak efficiency (productivity levels), 52 minutes of work followed by a 17 minute break—very, very different than our current work schedule.  Why? Because the brain naturally functions in short bursts of high energy, which is logically followed by a low energy cycle.  Let’s take this as permission to give yourself a break when you are tired; you’ll be much more productive if you do.

Younger vs. Older Workers — Are there Differences?

The Harvard Business Review has a great article on the assumptions we make regarding younger and older workers.  In looking at people from 24 to 80 and across industries, they found far fewer differences than we all imagined. In fact, many traits commonly associated with younger workers were the same across the workforce.

People of every age are becoming aware of the changing nature of work and reinvesting in themselves.  Whether workers continue past traditional retirement age due to financial pressures or the desire to do more, we all know the data shows that working longer is healthier than early retirement – healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally. And older workers are excited about their work, physically fit, and ready for new adventures.