Fiverr is laying off 250 employees to become an ‘AI-first company’ The gig economy platform is joining companies like Duolingo in wrapping layoffs in AI hype. Ian Carlos Campbell Tue, September 16, 2025 Fiverr Gig economy platform Fiverr is laying off 250 employees as it pivots to being an “AI-first company,” CEO Micha Kaufman shared … Continue reading Fiverr is laying off 250 employees to become an ‘AI-first company’
August 26, 2025 Nearly half of employees say a bad onboarding made them want to quit BY Sarah Bregel When it comes to starting a new job, first impressions matter. That’s especially true when it comes to the impression a company makes on new hires during onboarding procedures. According to new research, onboarding procedures such as … Continue reading Nearly half of employees say a bad onboarding made them want to quit
August 21, 2025 Employees perform better when life outside work is fulfilling. Here’s why BY The Conversation Many employers are demanding more from workers these days, pushing them to log as many hours as possible. Google, for example, told all its employees that they should expect to spend 60 or more hours in the office every … Continue reading Employees perform better when life outside work is fulfilling. Here’s why
August 21, 2025 This trait in leaders makes employees three times more likely to lie BY Ron Carucci Not long ago, I sat across from a senior leader who proudly described the culture of transparency he believed he had built. “My door is always open,” he said. “I tell my team I want the truth, even … Continue reading This trait in leaders makes employees three times more likely to lie
August 10, 2025 Why your employees are actively resisting AI in the workplace (and what to do about it) BY Fabian Veit Most things in the world are complicated, and identity more than most. Everyone’s sense of self and purpose is a combination of shifting internal and external ingredients, and it’s never permanent: Brain chemistry, physical … Continue reading Why your employees are actively resisting AI in the workplace (and what to do about it)
August 01, 2025 How to lead hybrid teams of employees and independent consultants BY Mike Doud After 25 years helping companies build teams, I’ve seen white-collar work evolve through tech booms, market crashes, and management fads. But today’s shift is more foundational: hybrid teams—made up of both full-time employees and independent consultants—are becoming the new norm. … Continue reading How to lead hybrid teams of employees and independent consultants
July 04, 2025 Employees are crashing out all over TikTok. Here’s why BY Sarah Bregel Work-related stress is on the rise. And to quote Gen Z, who loves some dramatic verbiage, the overwhelm has employees totally “crashing out.” Crashing out can look like having a full blown freak out (think: losing it at a coworker, crying … Continue reading Employees are crashing out all over TikTok. Here’s why
May 11, 2025 A manager’s guide to helping grieving employees BY Zoe Sinclair In the UK, it is currently Dying Matters Awareness Week. Grief—and the impact of death and loss—is something that nearly all of us will experience at some point in our working lives. Despite this, many workplaces are not equipped to have these tricky … Continue reading A manager’s guide to helping grieving employees
EA reportedly cancels another Titanfall game, lays off several hundred employees Respawn says it’s refocusing its resources on Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi. will shanklin Tue, Apr 29, 2025 EA / Respawn The gaming industry continues to bleed workers and cancel games, with EA back for another round of brutal news. … Continue reading EA reportedly cancels another Titanfall game, lays off several hundred employees
April 19, 2025 Employees with the ‘Sunday scaries’? Here’s how to get your workforce excited about work BY Aytekin Tank We all know the “Sunday scaries”—that creeping anxiety as the weekend winds down. But what you might not realize is that leaders experience it too. As a CEO, I’ve found that the best way to fend … Continue reading Employees with the ‘Sunday scaries’? Here’s how to get your workforce excited about work
