For many of us, yesterday’s Memorial Day well and truly marks the beginning of summer. But for most current and former service members and their families, … Read more

For many of us, yesterday’s Memorial Day well and truly marks the beginning of summer. But for most current and former service members and their families, … Read more
Without doubt, the biggest word in people management continues to be engagement. It’s what HRDs strive for; it’s what they want their staff to show; and … Read more
If there’s one thing HR and talent leaders understand more than most, it’s the value and power of candor. Whether someone is on the giving or the … Read more
Think of the word ‘ageism’ and inevitably it conjures up images of older workers. And right now, many claim this form of ageism is only getting worse. As … Read more
In what seems like the blink of an eye, traditional workplace events – chats by the water-cooler; chill-out meets or Friday drinks – have, for many … Read more
Whenever I ask HR leaders to describe their ideal company culture, the sorts of responses I tend to hear back are ones we’re all extremely familiar with – … Read more
Dolly provides the lolly: Hit-maker, Dolly Parton – famous for ‘Working 9-to-5’ – has pledged to meet the cost of her staff getting college qualifications. … Read more
Conflict indicates an engaged work team. Often, conflict prevents bad decisions and big mistakes and can lead to innovative ideas. But the downside: Small … Read more
If you’ve ever led a cross-functional team at work, chances are you can commiserate with the following scenario: Susana is the leader of a highly … Read more
Workplace culture and environments are experiencing dramatic shifts as companies adapt to the impacts of COVID-19. With an increase in remote work, though, … Read more
2020 has been a sea-change year for workplaces as COVID-19 sent businesses scrambling to adjust to remote work. Some offices that had offered flexible … Read more
Numerous companies are taking extra steps to support their employees’ mental and emotional wellbeing. Many are offering greater flexibility, providing … Read more
If somebody had asked me before this all started — and we know what “this” is — how I’d stay connected to my work family while sheltering in place during a … Read more
It’s a new era for the American office. By both choice and circumstance, companies that previously would have never considered a remote workforce are … Read more
Innovation appears in most organizations’ strategy or mission statements. But what does it actually take to achieve innovation? It takes people. … Read more
Note: Artificial intelligence is helping HR professionals predict an individual’s personality, work habits and communication style more easily and … Read more
Teaming has many benefits to an organization. When an organization considers implementing or expanding their team strategy they are seeking to create a … Read more
Empowering people to deliver excellent work is one of my greatest passions as Lucidchart’s vice president of people operations. In this pursuit, we, like … Read more
Today there are more and more teams working remotely across the world. How can you bring such a team close together despite the distance? In this article, … Read more
Virtual teams are on the rise. In 2017, Gallup reported 43% of the US workforce a report working remotely at least part of the time. According to Buffer, … Read more