We are rapidly approaching the new year, the time in which everyone begins to think about the changes they want to make in their lives. While setting New Year’s resolutions may seem like a positive step toward making these changes, they can actu…
In 1930, the influential economist John Maynard Keynes assessed how technological and economic advances had reduced the number of hours the average person worked. He predicted that within two generations, most people would work only three hou…
Professionals are navigating an unparalleled workplace transformation, where all of us are rethinking not just how we work, but why we work. Data shows that we’re in midst of one of the greatest transformations the world of work has ever seen, w…
One thing I’ve learned from working with people at Google is that productivity is a skill that can be honed. Fundamentally, it’s about creating positive work habits that are realistic to maintain year-round, regardless of whether you …
The latest turnover numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that a record 4.4 million people voluntarily quit their jobs in September. Add on top of that a study conducted by the Workplace Institute that finds 15% of “boomerang …
Bosses get a hard rap from their subordinates—and often for good reason. As organizations flatten, there still are bosses who have a “top down” attitude that undermines employee self-worth. In fact, research shows that it’s …
As a diversity, equity, and inclusion expert, I’ve spent the last decade helping Fortune 500 ranked companies, educational institutions, and non-profits create and execute strategies to embed culture, diversity, and inclusion into the employee e…
Our ancestors have been creating things for millennia, making tools and dwellings, and drawing hands or animals on cave walls. Now people everywhere are turning to crafting as a coping mechanism during COVID-19. They believe creativity is helping them …
Earlier this year, when the nebulous promise of effective vaccines seemed like it might actually become a reality, people started to imagine and plan for life returning to normal. “I can’t wait for COVID to be over” was a common re…
Two years ago, as I was wrapping up a year-long Fast Company series on 21st century HR, I closed the year by writing about how the world of HR would change in 2020. Then came the global pandemic, renewed conversations on racial equity and social justic…
