What It’s Like to Work at a Company That Doesn’t Use Email
When new employees are onboarded at Toptal, a hypergrowth company with a staggering 40% annual growth rate and a workforce of 1200 employees, they’re told: email isn’t our thing. This company is redefining the rules of communication. Toptal has chosen to abandon email for internal communications, relying instead on the power of Slack and Zoom. In […]
One Simple Tool For Cascading Your Purpose
I want to dive into an inspiring initiative that caught my attention in the ever-evolving world of company culture. It concerns a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at a significant electronic company based in Japan, responsible for a 70,000-person workforce with a substantial US division. As you can imagine, the challenges of maintaining employee engagement […]
Unveiling the Trust Triangle: Building Authentic Company Cultures
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the UKG Aspire event in Las Vegas, where I had the honor of delivering a keynote on the spotlight stage. It was a packed house, standing room only for 500 people in person and over 400 more tuning in online. The title of my presentation, “How to […]
Your Job Title Is Holding You Back
When we think about what we do, it’s natural to describe our work with our job titles. We say things like, “I’m the VP of Sales,” “I’m a receptionist,” or “I am a truck driver.” These titles serve as convenient labels for the tasks and activities we perform. However, your job title is holding you […]
Trust Over Surveillance: A Lesson from Dropbox’s CEO on Remote Work
As the world cautiously inches back towards in-person work, Dropbox’s CEO, Drew Houston, offers a fresh and unconventional perspective that challenges the prevailing norms of the corporate world. “I’d say, ‘your employees have options. They’re not resources to control,’” Houston told Fortune when asked about what message he had for CEOs who believed in return-to-office […]
Unpacking the Remote Work Premium: The Dollars and Sense of Working from Anywhere
Earning roughly $6000 without leaving your home sounds pretty good. Meet Emilie Bergstrom, a vibrant 28-year-old with a passion for making a difference. Just a few years ago, she was working the daily grind as a personal assistant in the bustling heart of New York City. Each day, she’d rush to the office, endure long […]
Coffee Badging May Be The Secret Driver To Unprecedented Employee Engagement
Let’s dive into an intriguing workplace phenomenon known as “Coffee Badging.” This trend is reshaping the traditional office attendance model, and it’s something every CEO and leader should be aware of. Bosses want people back in the office, but employees are finding a workaround—it’s called ‘coffee badging’ What is Coffee Badging? According to this recent […]
Why CEOs with No Values Are Winning
Did I get your attention? I’d like to challenge a commonly held belief in the world of corporate culture: the idea that corporate values matter. Pause right now and list out the values of your organization. I’ll wait. I want to propose a new perspective that might just change the game for your organization. Values: […]
Why It’s Good News for CEOs That Only 27% of Workers Feel They Have a Healthy Relationship with Work
HP Inc. unveiled its first-ever HP Work Relationship Index, providing insight into the condition of workplace relationships around the world. This extensive study offers helpful insights into the shifting dynamics of our work culture and is based on surveys from more than 15,600 respondents in 12 countries. The study’s most significant finding is that only […]
Unlocking the Power of Group Identity: How Belief Adaptability Drives Success in Workplaces and Beyond
During my high school years, I wholeheartedly embraced the identity of a theater geek. I not only identified with it but took pride in it, considering my fellow theater enthusiasts far superior to the cheerleaders or the computer nerds. This phenomenon can be attributed to the well-known social psychologist Henri Tajfel’s concept of in-group and […]
When Purpose Conceals a Lack of Morality in Leadership
How should you respond when your executive team utilizes the purpose statement as a means to cover up a lack of moral compass? It’s a question that cuts to the core of ethical leadership, and today, I want to explore it in depth, drawing connections to the profound lessons we can glean from my own journey […]
Breaking the Silence: Supporting Menopausal Women in The Workplace
Just a few days ago, I turned 40. It got me thinking about the journey ahead and, more importantly, the tremendous support I’ve experienced from the company I’m proud to work for. Employers all over are finally waking up to the fact that there’s a vital group of employees they need to look out for. […]