By Danica Lo June 15, 2022 It’s been six years since psychologist and University of Pennsylvania Professor Angela Duckworth published her bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. After more than two years of behavioral and societal shifts that have drastically altered cultural values around work and achievement (see: the Great Resignation), … Continue reading Why even your best employees are burned out—and what to do
By byline Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa E. Lewiss April 24, 2022 Let’s admit it. No matter the job title—manager, director, or entrepreneur—leaders are forced to prioritize time. Naturally, when mandatory tasks pour in, they take priority and optional tasks are cut. Mentorship is often first on that chopping block. In a life … Continue reading 5 ways to make time for mentoring even when you’re too busy
By Greg Smith February 16, 2022 My low point as a working parent came at the beginning of the pandemic when I crawled out the window to take a call on my roof because my kids were being so loud. At this point, stories like that don’t even raise eyebrows. Two years into this … Continue reading Why you should care about parent-friendly policies, even if you don’t have kids
By Michelle S.—Zapier February 14, 2022 Our jobs—what we do—hover heavily over our very existence. Before the pandemic, a lot of job advice was about pursuing your passion, as though our purpose in life must be defined by our job or hustling till we drop from exhaustion. Now, all I hear about is burnout and The … Continue reading How to find meaning in your work, even if it’s ‘just a job’
Devin Partida November 4, 2021 When people read about failed investments, a common misconception is that the victims must not have thought things through carefully enough or made other “stupid” decisions. Unfortunately, however, intelligent people can fall into the trap of investment and money-making opportunities that are not expected and could even evolve into total … Continue reading 5 Bad Investments Even Smart People Make
Dr. Dan Harrison October 27, 2021 A remote work environment offers employees some enviable advantages, including a better work-life balance, the elimination of stressful commutes, and, in some cases, the flexibility to work whenever they’re most productive. Unfortunately, remote work culture has one major downside: According to a survey by Slack of 4,700 remote workers … Continue reading How to Create a Sense of Belonging — Even From a Distance
April Paige August 2, 2021 Managing ISP inbox filters continues to be a leading issue for marketers, and it seems to get tougher every day as ISPs add more and more factors to their screening algorithms. Whether it’s your content, sending practices, user engagement factors, or improper data hygiene, sometimes it can seem almost impossible … Continue reading List Hygiene Matters Even More Today
Arik Hanson July 30, 2021 Let’s just get this out of the way. In my opinion, the answer to this click-bait-ey headline is a resounding “yes.” HOWEVER… It definitely depends on the audience you’re targeting–and in some cases, the platform you’re using. Let’s examine why. For starters, we’re all getting a lot more stupid–at least … Continue reading Does Grammar Even Really Matter in Social Media Marketing Anymore?
Amy Drader July 12, 2021 Background vector created by tartila – www.freepik.com “I love getting feedback and hearing about all the ways I can improve or correct the way I work.” – said no one. If there is something that makes almost everyone feel ookie, it is feedback. Because it is associated with negativity, the … Continue reading How to Ask For Feedback and Receive It Well (Even If You Disagree)
Nicole Durham May 10, 2021 Around a year ago, the unemployment rate soared to nearly 15%. For the past few months, that number has hovered right around 6%, and the economy appears to be recovering much faster than expected. But that doesn’t mean your top talent will stick around. In fact, 70% of the global … Continue reading 3 Tips for Improving Company Culture for Better Retention — Even with ‘Boomerangers’
