đ˘ Ramsey worked for the company that owned the model home where Ashley was killed.
The same day Ashley died, Ramseyâa sales manager for Rottlund Homesâreportedly called a colleague right after the shooting. The call came just two minutes after the gunshots.
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HR Friends â You Can Make a Difference in 2026.
Loneliness in the workplace isnât loud.
Itâs quiet, hidden, and often misunderstood.
Many employees are facing relational povertyâshowing up to work every day without meaningful connection, support, or belonging. And HR has a powerful opportunity to bridge that gap.
Podcast:Â Bridging the Gap â How HR Can Support Employees Facing Relational Poverty
In this episode, we talk about:
⢠What loneliness at work really looks like
⢠Why relational poverty is a growing people issue
⢠How HR leaders can lead with empathy, strategy, and impact
As we step into 2026, letâs move beyond policies alone and build cultures where people truly feel seen and supported.
Listen here:
Iâd love to hear from you:
How is your organization addressing loneliness and connection at work?
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This week was a great reminder of how important it is to slow down and connect with the people we work alongside every day.
Our Northgate and Calturas teams gathered for a potluck, and it turned into one of those simple moments that leaves a real impactâsharing food, swapping stories, and getting to know each other beyond our roles.
Itâs easy to get caught up in deadlines and meetings, but experiences like this strengthen the trust and teamwork that drive everything we do. Grateful for this group and the culture we continue to build together.
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This Talk to a Stranger Week (Nov 24â30), bring connection into your workplace. đŹ
Simple actions, like a quick coffee chat, a cross-department lunch, or taking time to talk with someone new, can make a lasting difference in how teams communicate, collaborate, and support one another.
When employees feel seen and included, workplaces become more resilient, creative, and connected.
Visit TalkToAStranger.org for more ideas on how to keep your business connected and thriving and download the free toolkit hereâĄď¸ loom.ly/4HkwSoQ#TalkToAStrangerWeek#SocialHealth#WorkplaceConnection#TeamCulture#GenWell#ConnectedWorkplace
As bonding mammals, our brains are hardwired for emotional connection. Social rejection doesn't just feel badâit activates the same neural pathways as physical pain.
When we witness rejectionâespecially from someone we rely onâour brain perceives it as a danger signal. Thatâs why even subtle interpersonal disconnection can feel deeply threatening.
In the workplace, this means itâs vital for us to recognize how our words, actions, or even silence might unintentionally trigger rejection cues in others. Instead of assuming intent, create an environment where misunderstandings are openly acknowledged and corrected.
Emotional safety isnât just idealâitâs essential. When team members feel seen and secure, theyâre not afraid to reach out, clarify, and reconnectâturning potential pain into opportunities for understanding and growth.
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âWhy are we so afraid to say thank you in business? Thatâs the moment people remember.â
Why do we fear being too human at work?
#EmpathyIsStrength#LeadWithLove#WorkplaceConnection
P.S. You donât have to change the world todayâjust change one interaction.