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I Do Nothing at Work and No One Seems To Notice or Care

antoniomelonio • 987 implied HN points • 22 Jan 25
💼 Business Work Culture Employee engagement Job Satisfaction Mental health
  1. Many white-collar workers feel like they do little to no meaningful work, even though they get paid well. This creates a sense of guilt when they see others, like manual laborers, working hard for less pay.
  2. Jobs often seem pointless, defined by layers of bureaucracy and processes that don’t truly serve people. This leads to feelings of alienation and boredom for many in those roles.
  3. There’s a growing concern about the future of work with the rise of AI. Many jobs may become obsolete, raising questions about how society will adapt and what meaningful work will look like.

The Work Identity Paradox will change our jobs

Make Work Better • 65 implied HN points • 25 Jan 25
💼 Business Work Culture Identity AI Impact Employee engagement
  1. Many people see their jobs as part of who they are. Losing a job can feel like losing a piece of your identity.
  2. As jobs become more unstable due to technology and AI, our sense of identity tied to work may also change. We need to adapt to this shifting landscape.
  3. Future workplaces will need to focus more on helping employees grow as individuals, rather than just what they do. It's about becoming the best version of ourselves.

RTO's Dead Cat Bounce

Make Work Better • 98 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
💼 Business Work Culture Management Employee engagement Technology Adoption
  1. Many companies that push for office returns are being seen as out of touch, as employees are leaving in response to strict policies.
  2. New AI tools are emerging to help manage work, making it easier for people to keep up with meetings without attending them all.
  3. Investing in employee training and culture is key for business success, and companies need to adapt to modern work-life demands to thrive.

Don't just apply, opt-in

Creating Value from Nothing • 662 implied HN points • 27 Jan 25
💼 Business Hiring Recruitment Company Culture Career development Employee engagement
  1. Candidates can experience the company culture firsthand by attending events like the Super Weekend. This allows them to see what working there is really like.
  2. Meeting actual customers and solving real-world problems helps potential hires understand the company's mission and approach better.
  3. The company commits to hosting regular Super Weekends to attract talented individuals and let them see how great the team is. It's a chance for candidates to really opt-in rather than just applying.

AI, Spud Club and the future of work

Make Work Better • 98 implied HN points • 11 Dec 24
💼 Business Work Culture Technology Adoption AI Trends Employee engagement Future of work
  1. Many workers feel lost about how their companies plan to use AI technology. This gap is leading to uncertainty as AI becomes more integrated into workplaces.
  2. There's been a rise in innovative team-building activities like 'Spud Club,' showing that simple, affordable lunches can create strong team connections and improve workplace culture.
  3. The future of work will focus on the human element, emphasizing teamwork and personal connections, even as technology advances.
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High-performance engineering managers

Elevate • 1113 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
💼 Business Management Leadership Data Analytics Training Employee engagement
  1. Effective managers have key traits that significantly impact employee performance, happiness, and retention, as proven by Google's Project Oxygen.
  2. Soft skills like coaching, communication, and support are more valued than technical expertise by employees, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence in management.
  3. Using rigorous people analytics, organizations can identify and develop high-impact management behaviors specific to their unique culture, leading to improved leadership and employee satisfaction.

Solving employee loneliness is the first step to better teams

Make Work Better • 114 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
💼 Business Workplace culture Employee engagement Leadership Organizational Behavior Remote work
  1. Employee loneliness is common at work, with many workers lacking real friends in their workplace. This loneliness can impact team dynamics and overall job satisfaction.
  2. Simply working in a team or attending the office more days doesn’t automatically reduce loneliness. Real connections need to be actively fostered during work hours.
  3. Companies can improve employee connection by allowing time for social interactions, like team lunches or casual meetings. These small initiatives can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness among coworkers.

Breaking the wall between teams

Leading Developers • 100 implied HN points • 22 Oct 24
💼 Business Organizational Behavior Knowledge Management Team Collaboration Employee engagement
  1. Encourage horizontal communication between teams to break down knowledge silos. This can be done through initiatives like Engineering Guilds where team members can share ideas and strategies.
  2. Develop a strong documentation culture to reduce redundancy and ensure important information is easily accessible. Using standardized formats can make documentation simpler and more effective.
  3. Focus on improving onboarding experiences by providing new employees with guides and introductions to other teams. This helps build connections and ensures they have the resources they need from the start.

Company Culture and Leadership

Fish Food for Thought • 13 implied HN points • 08 Jan 25
💼 Business Leadership Company Culture Corporate ethics Scandals Employee engagement
  1. A company's culture often reflects its leadership. If leaders ignore ethics, the whole organization can suffer as a result.
  2. Leaders must take accountability for their company's actions. Not addressing unethical behavior can lead to major problems down the line.
  3. Creating a safe space for employees to speak up is important. When employees feel heard, it helps prevent small issues from becoming large scandals.

How Employee Reviews Can Transform Your Small Business

The Power of Teamwork • 59 implied HN points • 13 Jun 24
💼 Business Performance reviews Employee engagement Leadership Development
  1. Employee reviews help clarify roles and expectations, making it easier for everyone to understand what they need to do. This leads to better teamwork and efficiency.
  2. Regular reviews can identify underperforming employees and provide actionable feedback, helping them improve and contribute more to the team. This can boost overall productivity.
  3. These reviews allow for open communication about career progression and skills development, helping to keep employees engaged and reducing turnover. When employees feel valued, they're more likely to stay.

The TikTokification of Work: Navigating the Video Revolution in the Future of Work

Workforce Futurist by Andy Spence • 195 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
💼 Business Workplace Trends Marketing Recruitment Employee engagement
  1. Video is now the dominant content on the internet, and platforms like TikTok are changing how we consume information.
  2. TikTok has become a significant tool for employer branding, with companies leveraging its short video format to engage with a younger audience.
  3. Authenticity in videos, like showcasing 'A Day in the Life' experiences, can provide richer insights for potential candidates and lead to more engagement and positive PR.

More office time is the cost of bureaucracy

Make Work Better • 130 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
💼 Business Workplace culture Employee engagement Incentives
  1. Big firms face challenges with hybrid work due to the complexities of communication and maintaining connections as the team size increases.
  2. Research shows that structured hybrid working can boost employee satisfaction and retention, proving effective in small to medium-sized organizations.
  3. Efforts to reduce meeting time, like Asana's meeting purges, can lead to significant productivity gains by eliminating unnecessary meetings and introducing focused work days.

The Brilliant Jerk vs. Team Performance - Problem #3

Fish Food for Thought • 11 implied HN points • 20 Nov 24
💼 Business Team Dynamics Workplace culture Leadership Employee engagement
  1. Brilliant jerks might deliver great results, but their bad behavior can really hurt team morale and performance. Focusing on team success is way more important than tolerating toxic individuals.
  2. Toxic employees can create a fearful environment where others don’t share ideas or take risks. This stifles creativity and can lead to poor overall performance.
  3. Companies need to set clear behavior expectations and not let talented individuals hurt team dynamics. Prioritizing collaboration and respect helps everyone do their best work.

How Process Impacts Your Culture

Ways of Working • 98 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
💼 Business Organizational Culture Decision-making Workflow Employee engagement
  1. Our personal relationship with process can impact how we work and interact with others, showing our organizational culture.
  2. Processes are applied in organizations in areas like people processes, team-level processes, company-level processes, and customer processes.
  3. Processes in organizations aim to facilitate work, reduce risk, ensure consistency, but can also hinder creative thinking if taken too far.

Lovable work emails

The 418 • 19 implied HN points • 01 May 24
💼 Business Workplace culture Employee engagement Communication
  1. A work email is an important signal given to an employee, representing how the company values them as an individual.
  2. Choosing a creative and unique email convention can have a positive impact on how employees perceive themselves within the company.
  3. Being flexible with work email assignments shows consideration for employees' identities and can boost morale.

Bringing your whole self to work with Pride Pledge

A B’Old Woman • 199 implied HN points • 01 Dec 22
💼 Business Corporate culture Diversity Employee engagement
  1. The Pride Pledge aims to help businesses show support for LGBTQIA+ communities, but it's also a money-making venture. Many companies pay for services like consultations and training to get a badge of approval.
  2. Diversity in the workplace can lead to both positive and negative experiences. It's important to recognize that bringing your whole self to work may not feel safe for everyone, especially those with differing views.
  3. There is a strong focus on the benefits of a diverse workplace, like improved employee engagement and brand reputation, but there is a need for real statistics to back up these claims.

Defining Your Leadership Principles

The Digital Leader Newsletter -- By John Rossman • 58 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
💼 Business Company Culture Strategy Innovation Employee engagement
  1. Clearly defined leadership principles help guide an organization's direction and increase its velocity.
  2. Developing leadership principles should be a collaborative and iterative process, not rushed or outsourced.
  3. Leadership principles should be specific, actionable, and not just generic statements to truly make a difference in an organization.

Let’s Talk About Repricing Stock Options

Condensing the Cloud • 19 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
💼 Business Stock Options Valuations Employee engagement Market Trends Company strategy
  1. Repricing employee stock options can be a way to boost employee morale and engagement during challenging times.
  2. Realigning incentives through option repricing can help retain top talent and attract new talent in a competitive job market.
  3. When considering repricing stock options, companies should focus on retaining trust, transparency, and fairness within the workforce.

How You Know They Mean It

The Radar • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
💼 Business Company Values Employee engagement Work Culture
  1. Genuine companies believe in and practice their values because it's the right thing to do, not just for business interests.
  2. One way to distinguish between fake and true believers in company values is to see how they treat people who can't benefit them financially.
  3. Value systems play a significant role in a company's success, impacting employee engagement and ultimately financial performance.

✅ The opportunity for public relations to build on management status earned during COVID-19

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
💼 Business Management Public Relations Corporate Communication Stakeholder engagement Employee engagement
  1. Public relations has gained importance during COVID-19, helping organizations manage changes and communicate with stakeholders. This role is now more recognized in leadership decisions.
  2. Corporate affairs directors are seen as important advisers who help balance business goals with social needs. They work closely with top management to guide the company’s direction.
  3. There’s a shift towards using data and technology in public relations to understand society better. Companies are focusing on employee engagement and societal issues as key parts of their communication strategy.

How to Activate your Community for Impact

David Spinks' Newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 16 May 23
💼 Business Community Building Corporate Social Responsibility Employee engagement
  1. Invest in activating your community for impact to provide unique value to members and deepen commitment.
  2. Consider utilizing the PACT model to determine how your community can impact: Product, Advocacy, Contributions, or Time.
  3. Transform community engagement into action by starting small, evolving based on feedback, setting clear boundaries, and celebrating community through storytelling.

What is Psychological Safety and why you should care

The Caring Techie Newsletter • 3 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Workplace well-being Employee engagement Brain function Business impact
  1. Psychological safety is crucial in the workplace to allow employees to speak up without fear of punishment or humiliation.
  2. Creating a psychologically safe environment leads to higher performance, innovation, and employee retention.
  3. Businesses benefit from psychological safety through improved team performance, employee engagement, and overall well-being.

The Surprising Ways Employees React to Advice

Voohy Leadership Insights • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jul 24
💼 Business Management Human Resources Organizational Behavior Employee engagement Workplace culture
  1. Unsolicited advice is often seen negatively because people might think the giver is showing off. It's better to wait for someone to ask before sharing your thoughts.
  2. When people ask for advice, they view it more positively. They believe the advisor really wants to help, which makes them more likely to use the advice effectively.
  3. Creating a trusting environment where it's okay to ask for help is important. Managers should encourage open communication to ensure people feel safe seeking advice.

"Here's a Different Idea"

The Radar • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 23
💼 Business Leadership Workplace dynamics Corporate culture Employee engagement Decision-making
  1. Agency is powerful - When people have ownership in decisions, they are more motivated to prove them right.
  2. Persuasion is effective - Giving individuals a choice empowers them, leading to better outcomes and increased effort.
  3. Data-driven decisions - Using data and evidence in leadership makes decisions more rational and invites respect, fostering loyalty and team camaraderie.

What Gratitude At Work Looks Like

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
💼 Business Workplace culture Employee engagement Recognition Mindfulness Leadership
  1. Celebrating both big and small successes in the workplace makes employees feel valued and appreciated. It’s a great way to boost morale.
  2. Encouraging mindfulness can help employees notice and appreciate the little things around them. Being present improves overall workplace happiness.
  3. Fostering kindness and peer recognition is important. When employees feel appreciated by their peers, it creates a positive work environment.

✅ Unlocking the strategic value of internal communications

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 24
💼 Business Corporate Communications Public Relations Employee engagement Organizational Culture
  1. Internal communications can really help businesses succeed when they align with company goals. It's important for management to see how this work connects to the bigger picture.
  2. Practitioners in internal communication should focus on improving their skills and knowledge. This helps them gain respect and be able to make a bigger impact in their organizations.
  3. A recent study shows that most companies aren't using internal communications effectively. There’s a lot of room for improvement to make it work better for everyone involved.

How Leader Humor Drives Employee Innovation

Voohy Leadership Insights • 0 implied HN points • 24 Aug 24
💼 Business Leadership Innovation Employee engagement Organizational Culture
  1. Leaders who use humor can boost their team's creativity. When bosses make jokes, it helps employees feel more engaged at work.
  2. A supervisor's reputation matters a lot. If employees think their boss represents the company's values well, they are more likely to be inspired by the leader's humor.
  3. Leaders should be careful with their humor. Making fun of the company or its people can hurt morale, but finding joy in mistakes can encourage a positive atmosphere and lead to more innovation.

Bolder experiments for return to the office

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
💼 Business Management Workplace culture Productivity Employee engagement
  1. Organizations are struggling to get employees back into the office after working from home during the pandemic.
  2. Various strategies have been attempted, from forcing employees back to offering office perks, but the desired changes have not been achieved.
  3. A hypothesis suggests that forcing employees back to the office for a sustained period may help establish new routines and show the benefits of in-office work, potentially increasing office attendance in the long run.