Publications
BEDELL CONSULTING
AI Adoption Isn’t a Technology Problem. It’s a People and Readiness Problem. (5-part series)
Bedell, R. (2026, January 13).
Intro: AI Adoption Isn’t a Technology Problem. It’s a People and Readiness Problem.
AI Adoption Readiness for Small Businesses: Key Considerations.
Leaders Can Make or Break AI Adoption.
Human Resources (HR) Is the Connective Tissue Between AI Adoption and AI Readiness.
Conclusion: AI Adoption Readiness Can Be a Win-Win-Win for Organizations, Leaders, and Employees.
Other Blog Articles
Bedell, R. (2024, August 10). Get Your Key Stakeholders on Board.
Bedell, R. (2024, Augut 8). Resistance to Change.
Bedell, R. (2020, June 30). Why Do Employees Bully in the Workplace?
Bedell, R. (2020, June 9). What Role Can Bystanders Play in Ending Workplace Bullying?
Bedell, R. (2020, May 24). What Can Be the Telltale Signs of Workplace Bullying?
Bedell, R. (2020, May 17). Does Workplace Bullying Lie Dormant While Non-Essential Employees Work Remotely During the Covid-19 Pandemic?
FUNERAL WOMEN LEAD
Unleash Your Greatness, (monthly e-newsletter)
Bedell, R. (2025, September). Finding Purpose Again: Lessons for Women in Funeral Service.
Bedell, R. (2025, August). Burnout is Real. We’ve Got Your Back.
Bedell, R. (2025, June). Don’t Fear Failure – Learn From It!
INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA
Independent Weekly, (weekly e-newsletter)
Workforce & Leadership Development by Dr. Ruth Bedell, Bedell Consulting, LLC (monthly column)
Bedell, R. (2023, September 15). Why Creating and Nurturing the Right Work Environment is Good for Business.
Bedell, R. (2023, October 20). Multigenerational Workforce: Focus on Similarities, Not on Differences.
Bedell, R. (2023, November 17). The Value of an Employee Handbook.
Bedell, R. (2023, December 15). Managing Change in the New Year.
Bedell, R. (2024, January 19). What is Your Leadership Style?
Bedell, R. (2024, February 16). Problem Solving or Appreciative Inquiry?
Bedell, R. (2024, March 15). Tips for “Motivating” Individuals.
The Independent Reporter, (quarterly magazine)
Bedell, R. (2021). Embracing and Managing Change. The Independent Reporter, Spring 2021, 21-22.
Bedell, R. (2020). Workplace Harassment: Sexual Harassment and Workplace Bullying. The Independent Reporter, 3(4), 10-13.
NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MORTICIANS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Bedell, R. (2026). AI Adoption Readiness in Funeral Service: Preparing People - Not Just Systems. The SCOPE Magazine, (March Issue), 52-55.
PROFESSIONAL
Bedell, R. (2020). Investigating the relationship between emotional intelligence and workplace bullying and the moderating role of gender.[Doctoral dissertation, Keiser University]. ProQuest One Academic.
Bedell, R., & Horne, A. M. (2005). Bully prevention in schools: A United States experience. Journal of Social Sciences, Special Issue (8), 59-69. [invited and refereed]
ACADEMIC
ABOUT US
Bedell Consulting is an industrial & organizational (I/O) psychology solo consulting practice that uses evidence-based best practices and workplace behavioral science principles to drive positive organizational change. We work with small businesses, organizations, professional associations, nonprofits, and government entities.
In today’s workplace — shaped by rapid technological change and evolving workforce expectations — we help organizations strengthen performance by developing the human side of their business. As long as human beings lead organizations and work alongside one another, emotions, behaviors, and workplace dynamics remain central to organizational effectiveness and long-term success.
At the core of our work is organizational development — the intentional alignment of leadership, culture, systems, and people to support successful organizational change, adaptability, and sustained performance. Rather than viewing organizational challenges as problems to eliminate, we approach them as opportunities for learning, alignment, and growth.
We focus on PEOPLE — small business owners, executive leaders, managers, teams, and staff — because people are central to organizational success.
In collaboration with our clients, we apply evidence-based best practices and I/O psychology principles to develop tailored SOLUTIONS that address leadership, workforce, and cultural challenges impacting performance, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
Through partnership, our systems-level, people-centered approach supports measurable and meaningful RESULTS aligned with organizational goals - Results that can be evaluated and strengthened over time.
PEOPLE. SOLUTIONS. RESULTS.