While I’m taking some time off, I’m republishing some prior posts that still have relevance today. And as the old TV slogan says, if you haven’t seen it, it’s new to you! Today, with Season 3 of Ted Lasso in full swing, I look back to the Season 1 workplace lessons from one of my
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Are You Ready For Some “Football”? World Cup Fever Returns
It’s been a long 8 years for fans of the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team (not nearly as long for fans of the amazing women’s team). But the World Cup begins on Sunday with the first match.
In 2010, I did a post about how the World Cup would likely disrupt the workplace with everything from…
The Top 6 Ted Lasso Workplace Lessons
One of my favorite finds during the pandemic has been Ted Lasso – the Apple TV breakout hit. If you haven’t seen it, it’s about an American football coach who gets hired for an English Premier League soccer (or the “other football”) team.
At least that’s what it’s ostensibly about.
But not really.
Because…
New Complaint Highlights Continuing Battle over Pay Disparity by Gender in Sports
This morning came word that members of the U.S. National Women’s Soccer Team are filing a discrimination complaint against the U.S. Soccer Federation on the grounds that they are paid less than their male counterparts.
According to press reports, “the filing, citing figures from the USSF’s 2015 financial report, says that despite the women’s team…
A Note from the U.S. Coach is a Great Idea, But Not a Good Excuse
First off, let me say that I’m really obsessed with enjoying this year’s World Cup.
But Thursday presents some special problems for employers. The United States Men’s Team has a very important game at 12 ET. Right in the middle of the lunch hour (or two?). Beat or tie Germany and the U.S. is through…
World Cup Fever: Workplace Considerations Before Giving Out That Red Card
Among the things I like about having a blog as long as I’ve had is that it provides a snapshot back in history.
Back in 2010, I did a post about how the World Cup would likely disrupt the workplace with everything from streaming videos to vacation time being used. I noted that even…