The Culture-Savvy CEO
Yes, the trends of quiet quitting, quiet hiring — all the symptoms of active employee disengagement — are on our minds. But there’s another phenomenon we are seeing. A bright spot. The Culture-Savvy CEO. The leader who knows well the connection between workplace culture and business results. The leader who can own compassion, empathy, and […]
AI, Mass Layoffs, and the Power Struggle for the Future of Work
Jessica Kriegel talks with Joe Kernen on CNBC about workers’ wild new use of ChatGPT to hold more than one full-time job, anti-work sentiment, layoffs, and the power struggle between companies and people revealed in the trends.
The Overemployed Employee
On CNN’s Early Start, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture Jessica Kriegel talks with Christine Romans about a new trend in remote work: employees using ChatGPT to hold more than one full-time job (and succeeding).
“QuitTok” and the Disappearing Line Between Culture and Brand
Now more than ever, your culture and brand are merging — and the full range of experiences your people have at work (and in quitting work) are surfacing on social media. A focus on your culture will curb the new wave of clickbait reactivity, says Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture Jessica Kriegel to Maria Bartiromo […]
Storytelling and the L&D Connection
When we think of great storytelling, we think of the stories we remember — the ones that cut through the noise like a bullet to the brain. Stories are the most powerful way we have of reaching each other and, in within our workplace cultures, they play an anchoring role in unifying your people within […]
Remote v. Return to Office Reaches Federal Workers
The Biden Administration urges a general back-to-office direction for federal workers in new memo and Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture, talks with Christine Romans on CNN’s Early Start about the misstep of using a stick rather than a carrot to draw staffers back to in-person work.
The Virtual Layoff and Cultures in Flux
The virtual layoff is here. Jessica Kriegel, our Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture, weighs in on this new culture phenomenon in The Washington Post, arguing that McDonald’s decision to layoff corporate staff virtually was the more compassionate route: “If I were getting laid off, would I rather be informed in a conference room and then […]
McDonald’s is Teaching a Master Class in Layoffs
Since WFH scaled quickly with COVID, there’s been a debate in HR and management circles about whether layoffs should be done in-person or remotely. In-person feels more connected and respected for some, but there’s also the ignominy of walking out of your office with a cardboard box. But is a remote layoff more humane? Jessica […]
Build a Results-Driven Sales Culture
Sales cultures are unique in their constant, top-of-mind relationship with targets and goals. And often goal setting, performance pressures, and a concentration on CRM leads sales teams to a too-narrow focus on strategizing. Time for a reset. Time to step back, reflect, and refocus on the results needed to generate the experiences that will fortify […]
How to Tell a Real Job from a Ghost Job
On CNN’s Early Start, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture Jessica Kriegel walks us through the job seeker’s reality of applying for “ghost jobs” — positions that organizations post that don’t actually exist — and breaks down the reasons why employers are leaving these positions out there.
The Lasting Impact of a Strong Keynote Speaker
Some organizations think of keynote speeches as one-offs. But the right keynote speaker can create a memorable experience for your people.
Empower Women, Empower Your Organization
In this webinar, Jessica Kriegel presents new research on how workplaces are failing women — despite study after study confirming that cultures of exclusion hobble engagement and financial growth. Jessica guides you through actionable insights on how to foster inclusivity and tap women to lead to drive fulfillment and Culture Strength in today’s evolving workplace. […]