Then and Now: How Jobs Changed, Pre- and Post-Pandemic
Traditional jobs have grown more quickly than digital-economy jobs in the pandemic’s aftermath, according to our Cognizant Jobs of the Future Index, but other trends point to what the future of work will look like.
Paradoxes are both familiar and common to the human condition. They are brain teasers that reveal faults in our senses and errors in human logic. Authors
Patagonia, Paul Newman and another kind of purpose
In 'going purpose', Patagonia may have killed the thing it loves. Now, rather than relying on conflicted billionaires, we should embrace the humour and humility of Paul Newman.
How Ethics Reveal Brand Strength Or Weakness - Branding Strategy Insider
One of a brand’s most important elements is its perception as a responsible entity. This is especially true of a corporate brand. Responsibility is about
Brand renaming: Avoid these 7 big rebranding mistakes - How Brands Are Built
SHAREWhen companies ask my advice on brand renaming, my answer is typically to avoid change as much as possible. Consistency is so important to building a strong brand over time, and repetition is key to consistency. Right about when we’re getting sick of repeating our brand name is when our customers finally start to remember […]
‘A bigger paycheck? I’d rather watch the sunset!’: is this the end of ambition?
From high-flyers quitting their jobs to Beyoncé singing about work-life balance, people are recalibrating their lives and relationships to their jobs. What’s changed?
As the business world changed how we approach work following the pandemic, modern recruitment technology propelled the industry into the new regime of work.
Building a remote employer brand from the inside-out
Most culture-forward founders will realize these days that employer brand matters. Employees evaluate your brand as a place to work in the same way consumers evaluate a brand in their purchasing choices.
Brand Strategy Spoiler: Look for Four Kinds of Psychological Profiles
"Neuroscience provides these four drivers which are durable, predictable, and explain WHY people act the ways they do in a given context (like a category, stage of the purchase journey, or shopping channel)."
How to Tell If a Prospective Employer Values Psychological Safety
How can you assess whether a prospective employer offers psychological safety? In this article, the author outlines concrete strategies to help you screen for red flags: 1) Look and listen for inclusive vs. exclusive language. 2) Stay attuned to clarity in answers to your questions 3) Determine if the employer will meet your requirements 4) Ask open-ended questions about the culture during your interview. One example of a good question to ask: “Can you tell me about a time a person or team messed up? What happened?” This question gets to the heart of psychological safety. Organizations that allow mistakes and don’t penalize employees for failure provide the psychological security workers need to take risks.
The Best Brands Don’t Prescribe Behavior, They Create ‘Permission’
"This is often where the best, most powerful brand experiences are found, at the intersection between the promise of the brand, the needs of the customer, and the initiative of colleagues."