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

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
Leaders expect people to collaborate. But collaboration doesn’t happen alone. The illusion of cooperation can turn collaboration into a trap. Collaboration … Read more
“Without people, our hotels are just buildings!” That was a quote from a dear friend, Lou Dubois who is director of content at Hilton Hotels. He is an … Read more
“Fixation is the way to death. Fluidity is the way to life.” — Miyamoto Musashi ∼∼∼∼∼ Successful teams require more than great players — they need people … Read more
Effective teamwork is a fundamental building block to creating a thriving business. Just as car engines are defined by their horsepower, a company’s … Read more
“Do you believe in miracles?” Those words, uttered in the final seconds of the game, memorialized the great, and improbable victory by the U.S. … Read more
Think of all the corporate town hall meetings and newsletters stressing the importance of teamwork. Picture the array of teamwork posters lining hallways … Read more
Everyone loves high performers — hot shots who deliver exceptional work on a regular basis are unique. However, there’s a problem I frequently observe … Read more
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? That’s a tricky question. I have a hard time answering it myself. That’s the problem of binary questions — you are … Read more
“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in the event of … Read more