People and Culture

A mentor is not enough.

Create a systematic, repeatable process to help employees reach even your most ambitious business goals.

One simple example could be the use of preferred personal pronouns in email signatures and during meetings.

Conflict avoidance is stymying your diversity efforts, write Code2040 leaders Mimi Fox Melton and Karla Monterroso.

There are too many ways to communicate at work. Let’s set some ground rules.

Use this checklist.

To avoid constant turnover, you must lead out in enacting positive change to create an inclusive and empowering culture.

As work and life are more intertwined than ever, managers need to take a different approach to building trust.

New research from Microsoft finds that people’s internal networks have shrunk dramatically — and offers insights about how to rebuild them.

As remote work drags on, managers need to get creative about reenergizing their people.

Lessons learned from building a team and developing culture remotely, where everyone still feels engaged and valued.

Adjust your messaging to focus on purpose, value, and impact.

Best practices for navigating the conversation.

A bit of banter can make a big difference.

It's a sign of true leadership, especially during challenging times.

Why it’s happening almost a year after the shift to remote work — and what managers can do about it.

A co-founder relationship is a lot like a marriage. Here's how you can build a healthier partnership.

Working parents still face an intense struggle caregiving while operating remotely. This is how managers can show their commitment.

Here’s how to do it.

Not every employee will tell you how they’re doing or what they need.

60% of U.S. adults have at least one chronic health condition — and that doesn’t include Covid-19 long-haulers.

They're the kinds of things very charismatic people use. Here's how to remember them.

I’m honored to coach a lot of really terrific managers and leaders in my work. But no matter how experienced or how smart these folks are, we all still get s...

Jean-Denis Grèze has led engineering teams at Plaid and Dropbox: Here’s what he’s learned about crafting a bottoms-up culture, hiring and motivating large teams.

A psychotherapist explains why it’s better to revise than reset EQ goals for 2021.

It’s on managers to reduce the stigma.

A few characteristics to build a sense of community in a socially distanced work place.

Eight ways to encourage your team to think more critically.

After surviving a rocket attack in Iraq, this U.S. diplomat learned a transformational lesson about resilience leadership -- from Secretary of State Colin Powell. Here's how to cultivate a team that thrives in the face of adversity.

Mark Frein has served as Chief People Officer at Return Path, InVision, and now Lambda School. Here, he shares his approach to spinning up the people function, as well as tactical tips for creating a great employee experience, enabling a workforce that feels seen and heard, and making an environment where people feel developed.