There is a direct correlation between organizational trends and the work environment. It does not matter if you are working on a factory floor all day, staring out the window of a cubicle office, or residing in a home office designed to maximize productivity and efficiency, you are still affected by the trends in the workplace. What is our ability to adapt to the changing and rapidly growing trends in our society? Moreover, can your organization stand out among other like-minded companies in order to achieve success?

It is difficult to imagine the scuffle for those who are of a minority ethnicity or even those who are less dominating in the work field, such as women. Obtaining a position of power is a marathon that most people can only dream about, however, maintaining it over time, being successful in all endeavors, and being respected is a difficult task. In contrast, how do women fare? To accomplish half the work that Mr. John Doe accomplishes, they must work ten times harder.

Despite the perception that creative writing is a skill that is only useful to those in the liberal arts, such as English and Spanish, this is not necessarily the case. The purpose of creative writing is to develop the human imagination while providing people with an outlet to express their thoughts, emotions, or ideas through written expression. Writing expressively allows for a variety of approaches to be taken. Do you realize, however, that creative writing can be beneficial to your career and/or employment prospects?

It is a fact that few organizations consider workplace bullying when implementing their policies and procedures. The truth is that it is a very real challenge that employees face on a regular basis, regardless of their position within the organization. There are instances of bullying within organizations, and when it does occur, it is considered a form of workplace harassment.

When deciding what path to follow for your career, have you ever considered that your height and (in some cases) weight could influence whether or not an organization chooses to hire you? There are rare instances in which this very thing occurs in organizations.

In order for your organization to achieve a high level of adaptability, it is imperative that you focus on making sure you are agile, flexible, and diverse through challenges and trials within the workplace. Often, this occurs during the hiring process. By focusing on talented, diverse individuals that are exceptional contenders and already possess a certain level of adaptability skills, and then choosing to bring those exemplary candidates onboard (through the new hire process), your practice will have already won half of the battle. The war does not end there, however.