Corporate Culture

Thought Leaders

There Is No Place for a Cult Mentality in Startups — Here's How to Detect and Avoid This Type of Workplace

Many startups seem to foster a cult mentality, often towards the founders. Business cultures like this are frightening, unnecessary, unhealthy and counter-productive.

Business News

Why Neiman Marcus Doesn't Care If Its Corporate Employees Stay Remote

Due to its remote-work policy, about 40% of Neiman Marcus' 1,800 corporate workers are now based outside Dallas, where the company's first store opened in 1907.

Leadership

Building a Resilient Workplace — 5 Strategies for Fostering a 'Got Your Back' Culture

How to create a supportive culture and help your employees become more resilient so they can thrive through the problems they confront.

Growing a Business

Here's How Our Company Tripled in Size By Creating a Culture of Bold Kindness

Here's how we've accelerated the growth of our company and developed our people by creating a culture of bold kindness.

Productivity

Want a 4-Day Workweek? This Scheduling Strategy is the First Step

Quiet Fridays can add to the efficacy and joy of those around you.

Leadership

What to Do When a Personal Brand Clashes With the Corporate Reputation

How can employees make sure that their own personal brands are not blamed for the reputation crises of their employers?

Culture

How to Teach Your Employees to Set Boundaries Instead of Always Being 'On'

Always being available, responding right away to emails and saying "yes" to everything have been long-time behaviors cherished in corporate America, yet these behaviors are not helpful for the overwhelming majority of today's workforce — especially for those that are caregivers, those with disabilities or those who are underrepresented in organizations. Here are three strategies to reward actual work over responsiveness, leading to higher engagement and retention.

Thought Leaders

Business Etiquette Doesn't Have to Be Boring — Here's How to Navigate It With Sass and Style

It's time to revolutionize business etiquette. Here's how.

Leadership

Are You a Visionary Leader? Here are 12 Ways to Cultivate and Enhance Your Leadership Vision

Discover how visionary leadership can propel your organization to new heights. Learn 12 strategies to cultivate and enhance your leadership vision, including self-reflection, curiosity and effective communication.

Leadership

5 Lessons I Learned While Serving in the Army That Actually Translate to Corporate Life

Since serving in Afghanistan, I've had time to reflect on what I learned about leadership during my eight years in the infantry. Many battlefield lessons are irrelevant or counterproductive to business, but here are a few that have proved invaluable.

Culture

A Majority of Workers Despise Annoying Corporate Buzzwords. So Why Do We Keep Using Them?

A new poll by Duolingo and LinkedIn tries to 'drill down' on workplace jargon.

Leadership

Why Hustle and Work-Life Balance Are 2 Clichés I Wish Would Go Away

Take the "hustle" out of your work, and achieve true "work-life balance."

Leadership

Business Buzzwords Everyone Will Be Hearing More of in 2023

Corporate jargon is becoming increasingly common among employees and social media users as they try to navigate a confusing job market. A growing list of business buzzwords are surfacing across the internet and the office, only further confusing employees and employers further as their direct meaning continuously changes.

Culture

10 Excellent Company Culture Examples For Inspiration

Company culture can help boost employee retention and create a safe workplace community. Here are 10 real-life examples to learn from.

Leadership

How to Encourage Productive Debate in Your Workplace

Here's how leaders can foster an environment that encourages productive debate and empowers individuals to challenge ideas rather than go with the flow.