By The Conversation January 25, 2024 Many Americans—especially young adults—want to do work that feels meaningful. Creating meaning for oneself may be especially important as fewer workplaces provide good pay and benefits to their employees. Those who are religious or spiritual often want to connect their faith to their work through a sense of calling. But there … Continue reading Thinking about work as a calling can be meaningful, but there can be unexpected downsides as well
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
Integrate with RevOps to drive campaign success. Understand sales processes and align tracking to convert digital marketing into revenue. Greg Manfre on January 22, 2024 Imagine this: Your agency has created a clear and effective digital marketing plan. You have worked closely with the client, prepared all the necessary content, assets and targeting, and are … Continue reading Why agencies need to work closely with client RevOps teams
By Featured January 22, 2024 Fear often silences our questions at work, leaving us adrift in uncertainty, and often reduces productivity. But what if you could unlock a healthier, vibrant work atmosphere by becoming more proficient with inquiry? Forget the whispers of “incompetent” or “uninformed.” Asking questions isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a … Continue reading This is how to stop being afraid to ask questions at work
By Harvey Deutschendorf January 15, 2024 Gratitude is an essential ingredient to healthy and productive workplaces. Researchers at Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania discovered that when leaders openly expressed gratitude, the productivity of their teams increased. However, there is an unfortunate disconnect between the places that most of us choose to express, … Continue reading This is the single best thing you can do to be happier and more productive at work
By The Conversation January 12, 2024 Having a child is bad for a woman’s earnings. This is not only in the immediate period after the birth, but across her lifetime—as shown in research by recent economics Nobel prize-winner Claudia Goldin. On the other hand, men who become fathers are perceived as self-reliant and decisive. And they are often … Continue reading Mothers are more likely to work worse jobs—while fathers thrive in careers
By Elizabeth Grace Saunders January 11, 2024 It may seem counterintuitive, but a workplace devoid of conflict can be just as treacherous as a high-drama work environment. Without conflict, issues may go unaddressed and passive-aggressive behavior may mount. But when conflict tips over to drama, healthy tension can turn toxic. So how can you tell … Continue reading 3 tricks to having less unnecessary drama—and more healthy conflict—at work
By Sara Sabin January 05, 2024 The traditional method of assessing employee performance is the end of year review. Unfortunately, experts have found that this method is simply not effective in ensuring that employees reach their optimal performance levels. According to Gallup, only 14% of employees strongly agree their performance reviews inspire them to … Continue reading Annual reviews don’t work. Try these 3 things instead
By Lisa Bodell January 05, 2024 With so much importance placed on connecting and collaborating, why is it so unproductive? Collaborative work has become overwhelming and ineffective. On average, we spend 85% of our time in meetings, on emails, on phone calls, and on Slack. It’s too easy to schedule a meeting (just send … Continue reading It’s 2024, try this 3-point approach to make collaboration really work
By Bob Brody January 06, 2024 I can tell you the time of day within a matter of minutes, all without ever peeking at a watch or clock. My accuracy is uncanny. Here’s why. For 21 years my employers mandated that either weekly or daily I fill out a time sheet. I tabulated, in … Continue reading How this standard (sometimes hated) office practice can boost your productivity in work and life
