June 13, 2026 Your best employees may be the ones ignoring your constant Slack messages BY Samyr Laine I spent years in environments where the stakes of misplaced attention were immediate and visible: helping Jay-Z build enterprises at Roc Nation, then alongside the very talented team at Westbrook. What I watched in those rooms, and later … Continue reading Your best employees may be the ones ignoring your constant Slack messages
Category Archives: Employee Recognition
Want to stand out at work? Stop trying to be a star
April 25, 2026 Want to stand out at work? Stop trying to be a star BY Lindy Elkins-Tanton Our culture of individualism pushes each person to try to be a star. “Team player” has even come to have the negative implication of subverting one’s own well-being and best advantage, and maybe even becoming invisible to leadership. … Continue reading Want to stand out at work? Stop trying to be a star
8 questions to ask to make sure you’re not about to be let go
June 17, 2024 8 questions to ask to make sure you’re not about to be let go A middle management expert argues that there are often steps workers can take to increase their job security. BY Rebecca Houghton Have you ever felt like your job is on the chopping block? It’s a difficult position to be … Continue reading 8 questions to ask to make sure you’re not about to be let go
More than half of employees don’t get a chance to upskill at work. Here’s how to help
March 15, 2024 More than half of employees don’t get a chance to upskill at work. Here’s how to help By leveraging the ingenuity and talents of your employees, you can unlock a wealth of valuable skills and create a future-proof workforce. BY Featured Companies today need innovative answers—answers that do more than just provide a … Continue reading More than half of employees don’t get a chance to upskill at work. Here’s how to help
Forget the paycheck, employees really want a raise in emotional salary
By Hannah Yardley March 12, 2024 Compensation has surpassed career growth as the number-one reason employees will job hunt in 2024, and the unsettling economy is likely to blame. The reality is that costs are rising, salaries are plateauing, employees are struggling, and, in turn, two-thirds have one foot out the door.?? While this … Continue reading Forget the paycheck, employees really want a raise in emotional salary
Why ‘poly-employment’ may be 2024’s next big work trend
By AJ Hess January 25, 2024 Polyamory is in right now, at least according to The New Yorker, New York magazine, and even The Wall Street Journal. “Ethical non-monogamy isn’t new (The Ethical Slut, the polyamorous bible, came out in 1997), and it isn’t exactly mainstream, but it isn’t so fringe either (or reserved … Continue reading Why ‘poly-employment’ may be 2024’s next big work trend
This is what employees need from management, according to coaches and leaders
By Featured January 16, 2024 Riding on rapid tech development, the world of work is swelling to new heights. Traditional employee expectations are dissolving, replaced by a more fluid and dynamic landscape. With these seismic shifts, teammates are demanding greater autonomy, flexibility, and growth opportunities to match burgeoning responsibilities. Leaders, in turn, are challenged … Continue reading This is what employees need from management, according to coaches and leaders
RTO or retire? Employers may be all too happy to push older workers to decide
By Sam Becker October 27, 2023 With the pandemic mostly behind us, U.S. companies are slowly rolling out return-to-office mandates for many white-collar workers. In fact, 90% of them plan to implement such policies by the end of next year, according to an August survey from Resume Builder. For employers, getting workers back into … Continue reading RTO or retire? Employers may be all too happy to push older workers to decide
Is Staff Augmentation Right for You at this Time?
Is Staff Augmentation Right for You at this Time? Brad Anderson / 01 Feb 2022 Considering the enormous costs of hiring, training, and maintaining an entire department, staff augmentation may be the solution. What does the IT industry expect from its employees? Today, we expect excellent service, a competitive mindset, and a professional attitude … Continue reading Is Staff Augmentation Right for You at this Time?
5 Statistics to Help Build Your Case for an Employee Recognition Strategy
Caitlin Nobes May 24, 2021 Companies and employees are at a critical crossroad. For the last year, employees have operated in crisis mode as a result of the pandemic. Despite many employees demonstrating admirable flexibility and creativity amidst rapidly changing requirements, employee engagement has suffered, and employee commitment is not expected to last. In fact, … Continue reading 5 Statistics to Help Build Your Case for an Employee Recognition Strategy