Workplace Bullying, the New Normal?

William Wiggins Culture, EEO, employee experience, Engagement and Satisfaction, Harassment, HR, Personal Conduct Policy, Policies, Retention, Risks, wellness, Women in the Workplace 3 Comments

At age thirteen I was led to an epiphany. The year was 1976, and this is my story – – I was an eighth grader, rocking a pair of light blue converse all-stars, the perfect afro, and living large at Canterbury Jr. High School.  That was the year of my (to this day) most infamous encounter with Clifford, a classmate and neighbor, who by that time …

Diversity–Are We There Yet?

William Wiggins Business Development, Candidate Pool, Change Management, Culture, Current Affairs, Diversity, Employee Communications, Employee Development, Employment Branding and Culture, Employment Law, Hiring Bias, HR, Uncategorized 3 Comments

An auditor arrived for an ambush audit. He asked to speak with the individual who oversees HR–the receptionist called me. Minutes later I entered the conference room where I had her seat him. I extended my hand and said, “Hi I’m William Wiggins, I’m in charge of HR here, what can I do for you today?” He looked at my …