Ed Thompson

Pittsburgh

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Articles

It's HR's Time to Lead

1 week ago | psychologytoday.com | Ed Thompson

HR leaders have long aspired to be strategic business partners, to move beyond administrative functions and truly influence organizational direction and workplace culture. Today's unprecedented business landscape is challenging for HR professionals, but it also presents a remarkable opportunity for them to step up and lead like never before. Why Now Is HR's MomentThe current business environment has transformed dramatically.
HR Is Missing the One Thing That Fixes Burnout and Conflict

2 weeks ago | psychologytoday.com | Ed Thompson

Thinking styles shape team success more than skills alone. Ignoring cognitive diversity fuels burnout and turnover. HR can boost innovation and execution in teams by better embracing cognitive diversity. In today's competitive business landscape, organizations constantly search for ways to enhance productivity, reduce turnover, and build stronger teams. Yet, many overlook a fundamental truth: People inherently think and work differently.
Why the Autistic Experience at Work Matters - Ed Thompson

3 weeks ago | qoshe.com | Ed Thompson
Why the Autistic Experience at Work Matters

3 weeks ago | psychologytoday.com | Ed Thompson

April marks Autism Awareness Month, an observance that elicits varied reactions within the autism community itself. Some embrace the opportunity for visibility, while others question whether "awareness" alone is sufficient. However, given the persistence of outdated attitudes toward autistic individuals and their capabilities in the workplace, it's worth revisiting why understanding and appreciating the autistic experience at work matters now more than ever.
Why Your Skills Agenda Is Missing Half the Equation - Ed Thompson

4 weeks ago | qoshe.com | Ed Thompson
Why Your Skills Agenda Is Missing Half the Equation

4 weeks ago | psychologytoday.com | Ed Thompson

In today's rapidly evolving workplace, the conversation about skills-based hiring and development has taken center stage. Organizations worldwide are pivoting toward competency-based approaches, evaluating candidates and employees based on what they can do rather than their credentials or background. It's a welcome shift—one that promises to reduce bias and open doors for talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Why Your Teams Aren't Clicking: The Neurodiversity Factor - Ed Thompson

1 month ago | qoshe.com | Ed Thompson
PIAA baseball season preview 2024-25: Meet the top 10 players to watch in Butler County

1 month ago | cranberryeagle.com | Brendan Howe |Ed Thompson

As the weather allows this spring, Butler County baseball teams will take the diamond with a good amount of talent, especially on the mound. Opposing hitters figure to have a tough time against the top hurlers within county borders, and those pitchers do some damage from the plate themselves. Butler, Seneca Valley, Mars and Karns City have all been perennial playoff teams, while Moniteau made a deep run into the state playoffs last spring.
PIAA baseball season preview 2024-25: Meet the top 10 players to watch in Butler County

1 month ago | butlereagle.com | Brendan Howe |Ed Thompson

As the weather allows this spring, Butler County baseball teams will take the diamond with a good amount of talent, especially on the mound. Opposing hitters figure to have a tough time against the top hurlers within county borders, and those pitchers do some damage from the plate themselves. Butler, Seneca Valley, Mars and Karns City have all been perennial playoff teams, while Moniteau made a deep run into the state playoffs last spring.
DEI Goes Underground

1 month ago | basiced.substack.com | Ed Thompson

Rooting out DEI requires more than a key word search. DEI is buried deep into educational, corporate and government material and culture. (Transcript for DEI Goes Underground available below.)Making Sense and Knowing Numbers are available in paperback and digital formats at most major outlets. Learn MoreTranscript:To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe. – Marilyn vos SavantHello again. Ed Thompson here, and I hope this podcast finds you doing well.