Thought-provoking Things Worth Sharing - Issue #82
Thought-provoking Things Worth Sharing - Issue #82
Happy St. Patrick's Day
With a last name like McBride, you didn’t think I could let this day go by without comment, did you?
So, before we get to all the normal things you opened this issue to read, let me pass on this photo, which contains the most important information of the day. How to pull a pint of Guinness.
Sláinte!
Careers and the Workplace
Enforced fun: Is it time to ditch team building?
I was quoted in this article by Lorraine Posthuma, talking about how unenjoyable large team-building events can be for introverts like myself, but also to theorize on how difficult they must be for neurodiverse employees, employees with care responsibilities and whether the women on your team feel safe.
How do you feel about forced team interactions?
Microsoft Teams is adding 3D avatars for people who want to turn their webcams off - I will 100% be taking part in only existing as an avatar at work in the future. ;-)
Online Life and Social Media
Reviews Elsewhere - Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity - A timely topic. It might be worth picking up a copy or gifting someone a copy. (It also reminded me of this from a few years back - On the Internet Who Knows What Is Real?)
Age Verification Mandates Would Undermine Anonymity Online - Soon enough, we will make online anonymity a thing of the past, much to the detriment of online discourse and the inclusion of at-risk voices.
Also, save this for the next time someone doesn’t understand the 1st Amendment online.
eDiscovery, Legal, and Security
More Than a Seat at the Table: Women Leaders in LegalTech on Gender Equity
Worth a read. The legal industry hasn’t had the greatest track record regarding gender equity. Is legal tech any better?
Related-
Why Use a Hammer When You Can Use a Swiss Army Knife?: Today’s Use Cases for eDiscovery
I hear it cures baldness too. No, seriously, the tools we have for eDiscovery are helpful in many different situations.
Also worth spending a little time with - A Good Starting Place? 100+ eDiscovery Resources: An Abridged Overview.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Calm Reminds Us That Diverse Teams Have Diverse Mental Health Needs
The point, however, is that when you look at the diversity on your team and consider how to implement solid mental health support systems, don't forget about the diversity. Don't assume they all need the same thing. They do not. There are some cultural differences, some unique challenges, and some ways to consider the diverse needs that some of them may have. It's worth keeping in mind.
The Importance of Reducing Stigmatizing Mental Health Language in the Workplace
A few years ago, but still relevant - Linked: How managers can best help employees with mental health issues.
Speaking of mental health, here is a quick reminder about my other Substack newsletter before we part ways for the weekend and whatever St. Patrick’s shenanigans you may have planned.