By Michael Grothaus April 28, 2023 Over the past several months, the tech industry has been hit by mass layoffs at nearly every major company, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, to name a few. And just in the last week alone, Dropbox and Lyft joined the fray with significant staff reductions. But … Continue reading Leaders, your mass layoffs may have an unintended side effect that hurts the company’s bottom line
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Gen Z is the least happy generation at work. Here’s how good leaders can set them up for success
By Sarah Bregel April 11, 2023 First, there was a push for a shorter workweek. Then, “quiet quitting” made the rounds. Now, the concept of “bare minimum Mondays” has taken over social media. The latest trends in the workforce emphasize how important self-care and work-life balance are to younger generations. But in order for … Continue reading Gen Z is the least happy generation at work. Here’s how good leaders can set them up for success
7 Trust-Building Tips for Leaders and Teams
7 Trust-Building Tips for Leaders and Teams Calendar / 07 Apr 2023 Trust is essential for a productive and thriving workplace. Employees do better when they have faith in the company and the leaders they work to support. Building confidence inside organizations comes primarily from more minor actions that build up over time. This increased faith … Continue reading 7 Trust-Building Tips for Leaders and Teams
There’s a trust gap between business leaders, employees, and consumers. This is why
By Shalene Gupta March 28, 2023 Inflation is at an all-time high, and inequality has been steadily climbing since the 1980s and doesn’t look like it’s going to come back down anytime soon. Given this climate, it’s hard to imagine that trust in companies is flourishing. It’s not, according to PwC, which surveyed 500 … Continue reading There’s a trust gap between business leaders, employees, and consumers. This is why
How marketing leaders can make diversity work within their teams
Real change happens when different decisions are made. Learn how embracing diversity leads to better decisions. Ruben Ugarte on March 16, 2023 Most businesses are coming to understand the importance of a diverse workforce. Diversity has plenty of benefits, but they need to be made real. In marketing, diversity is not just a good thing … Continue reading How marketing leaders can make diversity work within their teams
Tech leaders from Vimeo, Slack, and 776 share insights on staying innovative during an economic downturn
By Grace Carroll March 15, 2023 Days after Silicon Valley Bank’s dramatic collapse, and just one day before Meta slashed another 10,000 employees, Vimeo’s chief product officer Ashraf Alkarmi, 776 partner Cristina Apple Georgoulakis, and Slack senior vice president Rob Seaman talked to Fast Company about the grim economic outlook surrounding Silicon Valley, … Continue reading Tech leaders from Vimeo, Slack, and 776 share insights on staying innovative during an economic downturn
Why leaders need to embrace decline, according to an Oxford leadership expert
By Dr. Andrew White March 14, 2023 How many times have you seen a leader embrace decline within their company with positive and inspirational energy? It’s not a common occurrence. After all, through our traditional view of leadership, only a weak CEO would enter a period of decline in this way. Good … Continue reading Why leaders need to embrace decline, according to an Oxford leadership expert
North Star goals for category leaders: Agile, customer-centric culture
Learn what an agile, customer-centric culture means, why leadership support matters and how organizations can work toward this goal. Greg Kihlstrom on March 3, 2023 This is the last of a four-part series on the North Star goals that set category leaders apart from their peers. You can find Part 1 (one-to-one, omnichannel personalization) here, … Continue reading North Star goals for category leaders: Agile, customer-centric culture
3 ways leaders can use communication to improve mental wellbeing
By Jennifer Gendron February 16, 2023 As a mother of two and manager of many, I’m hyper-aware of how my communication impacts the people around me. While I’m only human and may not always be as intentional as I aspire to be, I know that my words and, to an even greater degree, … Continue reading 3 ways leaders can use communication to improve mental wellbeing
AI Leaders: List of the Top 10 Visionaries in the Industry
AI Leaders: List of the Top 10 Visionaries in the Industry Brad Anderson / 13 Feb 2023 The AI revolution is afoot. Like the steam engine, combustion engine, and computer revolution before it, artificial intelligence will undoubtedly profoundly impact how humans work and live. One of the most exciting advances in AI development is … Continue reading AI Leaders: List of the Top 10 Visionaries in the Industry