Much has been said about the challenges and opportunities having four generations (boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z) in the workplace, but while generational workplace dynamics may seem new, but they’re rooted in cycles of change and adaptation …
When British fashion designer Ozwald Boateng was tasked with creating new uniforms for British Airlines, he didn’t sequester himself in his studio and invent designs out of thin air. Instead, he began by meeting with employees—baggage handlers, engine…
This is the first time in more than 20 years the pay gap increased between women and men, according to new census data. While many factors lead to inequitable pay between the genders, looking at invisible work and emotional labor is the one aspect tha…
A wealth of research studies indicate that between 70% and 90% of acquisitions fail to add value to acquiring firms. Research has also shown that the high failure rate is attributable largely to the cognitive bugbear Daniel Kahneman, the author of Thi…
When was the last time you had time to think that wasn’t just squeezing in a few minutes between meetings or rushing on your 30-minute lunch break? You’re probably still thinking of your answer—and that’s a problem. We need deep, uninterrupted thinkin…
When recruiters are tasked with wading through hundreds or thousands of applications for an open position, they often rely on AI-powered tools to screen résumés and make the hiring process more manageable. These tools have only grown more popular in r…
Now that we’re in the heart of Spooky Season, I’ve decided my kids are finally old enough to experience a classic piece of my childhood—Michael Jackson’s Thriller video. Beyond giving them a good scare, it got me reflecting on how this 1982 album not …
Since becoming Vice President, Kamala Harris has faced her share of reports about her management style and the high turnover in her office. But this summer, when President Joe Biden announced he was ending his reelection campaign, hundreds of former s…
The brain and business: what kind of partners are they? Candace Pert, professor of physiology and biophysics, has pointed to the mind/body connection in her discovery of the brain’s opiate receptor. Studying brain waves and their oscillating electrica…
Leadership is likely to bring up the insecurities, self-doubt, and questions about your capability to reach the ambitious goals you’ve set for yourself. Therefore, it’s crucial to understand our fundamental human need to feel valued. Self-worth is fou…
