Sollah Blog - 2023 Posts

Inclusion Creates New Workplace Opportunities
Aug 2023 2

Inclusion Creates New Workplace Opportunities

by Jon Grannis, 2 months ago

While shifting a company’s perspective to seeing DEIB as an organizational development initiative does bring about a substantial change in regard to how diversity is viewed and approached throughout the organization, this change also creates new efficiencies and business opportunities.

Generations Apart
Jul 2023 20

Generations Apart

by Jon Grannis, 2 months ago

A fun and interesting perspective of Gen X and Gen Y employees - from the perspective of a Baby Boomer. Honest thoughts and interesting stereotypes are discussed. Will some generation-based attributes still annoy us? Sure they will. Can we work through those problems? We can if we choose to do so.

Understanding Preconceived Notions & Stereotypes
Jun 2023 19

Understanding Preconceived Notions & Stereotypes

by Jon Grannis, 3 months ago

Having preconceived notions or stereotypes about other people is like assuming that you know all of the ingredients of an item of food just by looking at it.

Invest Your Time for Others - A Cultural Quick Tip
Jun 2023 4

Invest Your Time for Others - A Cultural Quick Tip

by Jon Grannis, 4 months ago

On teams, it is important to be willing to invest time into the lives of other team members. We do this by learning about what they need and what obstacles they face and by then offering our assistance.

A Full Plate (Avoiding Burn Out)
May 2023 1

A Full Plate (Avoiding Burn Out)

by Jon Grannis, 5 months ago

Burnout happens when requests for our time and energy exceed our capacity to comply. Once a person reaches this stage, there is a rapid drop in productivity, not a gradual decline.

Build an Army of Many - A Cultural Quick Tip
Apr 2023 17

Build an Army of Many - A Cultural Quick Tip

by Jon Grannis, 5 months ago

When teams are working together, there are many roles that are vital to the success of the team, and yet, they are not visible to most people. When building effective, inclusive teams, create the opportunities to utilize the contributions of all team members in accomplishing team goals.

An ADA  (Americans With Disabilities Act) Case Study
Mar 2023 7

An ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) Case Study

by Jon Grannis, 7 months ago

Understanding the ADA is an arduous task. That's why you have an HR and/or Legal Department. But there are some things a manager should know. Here is a case study about the ADA that you can use in an upcoming ADA training session.

Craft Your Message With Purpose - A Communication Quick Tip
Jan 2023 23

Craft Your Message With Purpose - A Communication Quick Tip

by Jon Grannis, 8 months ago

Taking time to think about who, when, and how a message will be received allows the sender to craft a much more effective message that will produce much better results.