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End Of the Purpose Era & IRL Meetups | #246

Boundless by Paul Millerd • 130 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
💼 Business Purpose Marketing Company performance Employee Satisfaction Job Satisfaction
  1. Purpose within companies can sometimes become convoluted and disconnected from the core product or service.
  2. Employees and consumers are seeking more clarity and sincerity in company communications.
  3. The pursuit of purpose in work can lead to burnout if it doesn't align with personal values and goals.

The Bradford Factor

Luddite with a keyboard • 2 HN points • 06 Mar 24
💼 Business Management Employee Satisfaction
  1. The Bradford Factor is a method to quantify the impact of sick days, focusing on frequency of absences over their total duration.
  2. The scores in the Bradford Factor system can be influenced significantly by how many separate instances of absence there are, leading to potential anomalies.
  3. The Bradford Factor can create perverse incentives encouraging employees to manipulate their absences and can penalize those with chronic conditions unfairly.

Reflections on Workplace Infantilisation

The 21st Century Proletarian • 19 implied HN points • 22 Aug 22
🎭️ Culture Workplace dynamics Corporate culture Employee Satisfaction Neoliberalism Solidarity
  1. Modern workplaces are increasingly resembling playgrounds for adults, with fun activities and colorful environments to create a more enjoyable work atmosphere.
  2. The infantilization of office culture can lead to employees feeling disempowered, lacking genuine workplace satisfaction, and being discouraged from advocating for their own interests.
  3. The Stepford employee dynamic, cultivated by companies treating workers like children, can suppress autonomous thinking, hinder collective organizing for better conditions, and foster a culture where employees rely on the company to dictate appropriate behavior.
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