By Charlie Metcalfe February 26, 2023 “In answer to the many rumors that have been going around the plants, I think I had better start out by saying—yes, we are going to reduce our work schedule,” Bill Hewlett wrote in the July 1970 edition of Watt’s Current, Hewlett Packard’s company newsletter. The IT company’s … Continue reading 4-day workweeks aren’t for every company. Here’s a compromise
Learn how workflows can help you reap the full productivity benefits of a DAM and tips for sketching out your marketing team’s workflow. Michelle Tackabery on February 23, 2023 A digital asset management (DAM) system is much more than a virtual storage locker for your company’s intellectual property. It enhances productivity and efficiency in the … Continue reading Here’s why you need a DAM workflow — and how to map it out
By Dave DuBois February 16, 2023 Ever feel like you’re in too many meetings? You’re not alone: 92% of employees consider meetings costly and unproductive, according to the Harvard Business Review. Now, many organizations are trying to cut down on the meeting clutter. In a dramatic step to improve productivity, Shopify went … Continue reading Saying no to meetings made my team more productive. Here’s why
By Mark Wilson February 15, 2023 With very little fanfare, Netflix has sunset a UX feature that was half a decade in development. As the Wall Street Journal reports, the company’s Surprise Me feature, which played a randomized movie or show with the click of a button, has been discontinued due to low use. … Continue reading Netflix killed its Surprise Me button. Here’s why the shuffle-play feature never made much sense
By Grace Carroll February 15, 2023 Lately, it feels like the word on everyone’s mind is “layoffs.” The wave of tech and finance companies joining the 6% club has big implications for markets, industries, and the economy at large. But layoffs also have an important emotional dimension—one that often gets lost in the discourse. … Continue reading Getting laid off is not your fault. Here’s why it’s crucial to believe that
By Danielle Doolen February 14, 2023 Five-year plans are a lie. They’re great in theory but, in practice, they can set you up for a world of disappointment. On paper, they help you get clear on what you want and provide direction in your career and life. But here’s my gripe with five-year plans: Most … Continue reading The 5-year plan is a myth. Here’s what to do instead
By Katina Bajaj February 13, 2023 What if I told you that laziness is a symptom, not the problem itself? It sounds radical, I know, but when we drill into the scientific literature, there isn’t any proof that laziness is more than an overused label. As a clinical psychology researcher and cofounder of a … Continue reading Laziness is a myth. Here’s how to escape toxic productivity culture
By Leslie Feinzaig February 06, 2023 There was a moment last spring when startup founders across the globe experienced a sudden collective whiplash. It was the Great Venture Capital Reset of 2022, when fundraising activity screeched to a halt after running fast and hot for the longest bull market in VC history. Untold numbers … Continue reading Even in these times, smart startups can get funded. Here’s how
By Jennifer Alsever January 26, 2023 Walk into a Bishops Salon in Denver, Tampa, or San Francisco, and you’ll experience a cacophony of sound: vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, thumping music, running water, clanging of spoons and bowls, and conversation—lots of conversations among the 35 to 45 clients who sit for appointments each day. In … Continue reading Quiet or I’m quitting: Here’s why your employees are getting so fed up with workplace noise
By Katharine Manning January 20, 2023 This month, millions of Americans watched a workplace injury unfold in real time as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collided with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, then collapsed in a cardiac arrest. While Hamlin’s injury was unique in how public it was, more than 2 million workplace … Continue reading We need trauma-informed leadership in the workplace. Here’s how
