To say times are turbulent is an understatement. Activities that we used to do without concern– going to a movie, to work, saying hi to a neighbor from … Read more
10 Companies Using Employee Benefits to Support Their Workforce During COVID-19
First-time claims for unemployment benefits are the highest they have been since 1934. As of April 23rd, more than 33 million Americans are … Read more
Why Companies Have to Rethink How to Treat Working Parents in a Post-Pandemic Culture
As millions of workers have transitioned into working from home over the past few months, state and local governments have, in turn, issued COVID-19 … Read more
Fighting for Equality in Uncertain Times
It is hard to believe that only two months ago, we observed International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to recognize women who have championed for their … Read more
Stay Remote: 5 Alternative Approaches to Return-to-Work Planning
When the current pandemic started impacting how we work, the internet was plagued with every tip, trick, and article about how to work remotely. Two months … Read more
How One Company is Creating Solidarity Amongst a Global Workforce
What a time we’re all living in. Let’s start with a moment to simply acknowledge that. Situations around us are changing day to day, leaving … Read more
Everyone is Essential
Are you essential? That is the question that is on everyone’s mind. The definition of what it means to be essential has become critical recently. This … Read more
6 Ways Working From Home is Exposing Broken Cultures
Transitioning from a traditional office environment to a fully remote workforce isn’t easy: some employees will have an unreliable internet … Read more
Keeping Diversity & Inclusion Alive in Times of Crisis: Adapt, Survive, and Thrive
Over the past several years, organizations around the world have been trying to unlock the power of diversity. With numerous studies, articles, and thought … Read more
The Dangers of M&A on Culture and How to Uncover Differences
Due diligence is done, the ink not even dry on the paper, both parties have sent out a press release to announce their excitement to buy or to be bought. … Read more
Fostering Workplace Civility in the Age of Partisanship
America goes to the polls in November. While that may be months away, the election is already a loud part of news coverage and conversations across the … Read more
Human Capital Management: A Gateway into ESG
When the Business Roundtable announced it had reconsidered the purpose of a corporation — from a purely financial and investor-centric orientation to … Read more
Managing Team Emotions During a Crisis
As a part of the research team at SAP SuccessFactors, I was already well accustomed to working on an entirely remote team by the time of the COVID-19 … Read more
In Times Like These, Mind Your Culture
The last few weeks have caused upheaval in businesses all over the world. With the spread of COVID-19, for those who are fortunate to still have jobs, it … Read more
How a CEO Can Even Make a Four-Day Week Work
Offering flexible working options, including a four-day week, is a major benefit to any business which wants to recruit and retain high-performing women … Read more
How Companies Can Better Engage Their Employees in Response to COVID-19
One of my favorite movies growing up was City Slickers starring Billy Crystal. As Crystal’s character faces a mid-life crisis, his two best friends take … Read more
Getting Business Culture off the Lobby Wall and Into Action
Josh and his business development colleagues at a healthcare company that my team and I have worked with have been pounding away at a new product planning … Read more
Employers are Acing Their COVID-19 Response — For Now
As divisiveness between political party leaders’ responses to the spreading coronavirus runs rampant, one institution (besides medical personnel) generally … Read more
Yes, You Can Measure Company Culture
Company culture is one of those phrases you hear (or read!) a lot, and you likely have your own definition of what it means to you. Have you ever thought, … Read more
How Leaders Can Show Empathy During Uncertain Times
Now, more than ever, employees are looking for empathetic leaders. Leaders who are not afraid to be human, show emotion, and provide varying levels of … Read more