Letter from the Founder
Welcome to the thirty-fifth issue of CEE News!
Last month, results from an annual poll that tracks the state of civility in the United States found that 93% identified a civility problem in America, with 69% classifying it as a major problem. What is your guess about how that compares to civility in the workplace?
If you work at Google, you may be feeling that the culture of incivility at work is about the same as it is reported in society. Just a week ago, Google issued a new code of conduct aimed at reducing online employee harassment within its own ranks. As reported in Wired, “a Google spokesperson said the company sought to clarify and formalize its policies after noticing incivility on all sides of internal debates around diversity and politics. The guidelines were based on feedback from employees and designed to remind employees to be civil with each other, so that Google could preserve the company’s open and transparent culture.”
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Sticky Solutions
Sticky solutions to your everyday business challenges
Question: I love my company, but am available by email 24/7, travel internationally, and am nicknamed the Go-To Queen for everything from strategic support for 15 departments, to sales, to customer and vendor relationships. I refer to the work that I do every weekend as catching up. The problem is, I never really catch up. How can I be a collaborative team member and save myself from burnout?
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Business In Focus
A closer look at companies executing leadership excellence
Since opening its doors in 1717, Thomas Twinings’ Golden Lyon tea shop at 216 Strand has become a staple of London’s history. 300 years later, it’s the world’s oldest running dry tea and coffee shop. You may not find it surprising that Twinings has a storied history with British royalty, was fondly remembered by a young Jane Austen, or fortified Londoners’ spirits by continuously brewing and serving tea during the bombings of the city during World War II. You may be surprised to learn, however, that Twinings recently achieved Best Place to Work, U.K., recognition four years in a row.
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