October 2020
I’m deaf, and this is what happens when I get on a Zoom call
Can you hear me? No, but I can read you. A hearing-impaired product designer has his team experience his world and says we need to make work more inclusive for people living with disabilites.
Less is more: Communication tips for maximum impact
Our “lizard” brains are impatient: if we don’t capture another’s attention within a short period of time, we’ve lost our ability to make the case.
Virtual onboarding: The new way to welcome your recent hires
Establishing the right process to onboard new employees in the virtual environment doesn’t have to be scary.
How problem-solving styles affect team togetherness
How team members react to change and team-based problem solving can also be a lot harder to gage when working remotely.
Why the Typical Performance Review Is Overwhelmingly Biased
The traditional performance review is a confidential, closed-door meeting between no more than two people. Research suggests it is also totally misguided.
How to Develop Your Leadership Style
Few things are more frustrating for talented professionals than hitting a ceiling in their careers because they lack the appropriate leadership style.
What’s Keeping CEOs Up At Night About Working Remotely?
The Wall Street Journal asked 19 CEOs for their perspective on remote work and whether it was working for them. We asked 500.
State of Remote Work 2020
How employees across the US feel about working remotely in a post- COVID-19 world, their new workplace expectations and what employers need to know to recruit and retain top talent.
5 Ways Creative Zoom Teams Can Reinvent “Lucky Conversations”
5 powerful ways to replicate the magic that happens when one human being bumps into another, but online.
18 Tips Managers Can Use to Lead Through COVID’s Rising Waters
Here are recent ideas for managing through the pandemic on the topics of people management, strategy, marketing, and organizational design.