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working moms

Working Moms – 11 Things Companies Should Know

Things don’t look good for mothers in journalism, according to this excellent longread by reporter Katherine Goldstein. Media organizations everywhere are struggling to keep up with the changing needs of women in the workplace. When…

Mark Lerner

Hr managers can learn from handmaids tale

What HR Managers Can Learn from The Handmaid’s Tale

Hulu’s new series, The Handmaid’s Tale, paints a picture of a not-so-distant dystopia where women are stripped of all agency by a fascist regime. Based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood, the story is…

Amirah Bey

Company culture

What TED’s Company Culture Can Teach Every Employer

We’ve all seen videos of TED talks—those inspiring speeches by great thinkers that blow your mind in 18 minutes or less. Not only is TED a clearinghouse for powerful ideas that change attitudes, lives and…

Mark Lerner

Soulcycle Talks Employee Engagement

Sarah Kiernan is Director of Talent Relations at SoulCycle, the indoor cycling fitness phenomenon. SoulCycle is known for its avid consumer fan base, but its employees are equally evangelistic about the brand. As we will…

Mark Lerner

Reverse Performance Reviews

Reverse Performance Review for Better Talent Development

Employee performance evaluations are quickly becoming a relic of the past. Studies show that annual reviews are inefficient, ineffective and don’t lead to employee growth. And, let’s face it, nobody—managers or talent—likes to do them.…

Bizzy Coy

Employee Onboarding

11 Reasons Your Employee Onboarding Process Is Failing

Employee onboarding is a pivotal process in the employment lifecycle, but it’s one of the most neglected. You spend a lot of energy scouting, vetting and interviewing new employees. You should spend just as much…

Mark Lerner