Skilled Working Mothers Are Passed Over for Leadership Positions
We’ve often heard about the so-called “motherhood penalty.” Women are “penalized” for having families, while men are not—or at least not to the same degree.
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Lessons Learned from Amazon HQ2: Don’t Overlook America’s Heartland
In a surprising change of events, Amazon is no longer contemplating bringing its $2.5 billion campus to Long Island City, New York, after receiving public and political backlash. Just because a city has a long history as a hub for new and expanding companies doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for everyone. You don’t have […]
Employees Want More Money and Are Willing to Ask for It
Even in a strong economy, employers often feel the need to be money-conscious. After all, the basic profit equation is pretty simple: The money I earn minus the money I spend equals my profit. For most businesses, particularly in the service sector, salaries make up a huge portion of company costs and overall revenue.
Workplace Culture: Is Your Company Ready for 2030?
In two previous posts, we’ve discussed a few workplace culture trends expected to impact employers by 2030.
4 Reasons You Need a Transparent Company Culture
Many experts agree that transparency is important to a company and its culture.
Fyre Festival Debacle Contains Potential Leadership Lessons
Netflix has been making headlines with a number of high-quality and popular original documentaries, movies, and series over the last several years, including hits like House of Cards and Bird Box. One recent documentary also gained a lot of attention, not just because it was well made but also because its subject is still fresh […]
Workplace Culture: The Impact of March Madness
With March Madness almost over and the championships around the corner, people often wonder what impact sporting events like this have on their organization. How much productivity is lost? Is that a concern? Are there benefits?
Women’s History Month: We Have Much to Celebrate and Much Left to Do
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to pause to acknowledge some of the many recent advancements women have made as disruptors and change-makers shepherding in critical progress across our nation.
Fyre Festival Debacle Contains Potential Leadership Lessons
Netflix has been making headlines with a number of high-quality and popular original documentaries, movies, and series over the last several years, including hits like House of Cards and Bird Box. One recent documentary also gained a lot of attention, not just because it was well made but also because its subject is still fresh in […]
5 Ways to Build Emotional Connections Across Your Company
For employees to perform at their highest levels and be dedicated to the collective success of the organization, they must love where they work. That requires something deeper and longer lasting than increasing salaries, offering huge bonuses, or investing in the latest engagement tools.