Founder Michael Dubakov noticed that his employees were bored, so he came up with an unusual plan of action. Back in 2013, the employees at TargetProcess, … Read more
How Intuit Changed Its Recruiting Game in 10 Days
When you hear about a company using virtual reality, it’s usually assumed it is for a game or product experience. Many of the big players in Silicon … Read more
Why Happiness Doesn’t Matter
Happy customers drive profits. There’s no doubt about that. But does the same apply to companies? Do happy employees matter as much as we like to think? … Read more
Turn In Your Badge and Quit Being the Policy Police
“Just so you know I did not take the job. She was not open to me shifting my hours for a few days a week. She just felt I would be working less. She said … Read more
3 Steps to Building Better Relationships
“In the very near future, organizations will be held together by mechanisms of connection and commitment rooted in freedom of choice, rather than systems … Read more
How to Set Goals the SMART Way
Goal setting is an undeniably important step on the road to achievement, be it personal, or in the workplace. Goals serve four basic functions: providing … Read more
The Empathy Index: Is It a Meaningful Measure?
If you’ve heard me speak on “Humanity Means Business,” you know I pay a lot of attention to the intersection of corporate culture, business performance, … Read more
Design a Culture Around People to Improve Engagement
There’s a substantial body of research showing organizations with highly engaged employees have 37% less absenteeism, 21% higher productivity and … Read more
Red Teaming: How to Get At The Truth Within Your Organization
General Martin Dempsey, the former chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, tells a story about the day he was promoted to the Army’s highest rank back … Read more
Is There a Disconnect On Pay In Your House?
PayScale has produced its 8th annual in-depth report on compensation best practices: Comp is Culture. If you have anything to do with paying people – so, … Read more