Last week, I made a post about an article highlighting how a segment of firms (e.g., Amazon, Disney, Starbucks, etc.) is increasing the number of days they require workers to be in the office. The author mentioned one reason firms are increasing the number of mandatory in-office days is: as economic uncertainty looms, and companies axe jobs on a …
As pointed out in my one-page summary on 2023 talent priorities according to seven sources, employee wellbeing (EWB) is a growing focus for many firms. While organizations have programs and initiatives to support EWB (e.g., wellness programs), one often overlooked driver of employee wellbeing is: reducing or eliminating sources of stress related to ways of working. This article …
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) continue to be a top priority for many organizations. As pointed out in my one-page summary on 2023 talent priorities according to seven sources, DEI was identified as a key focus across many of these sources. As organizations pivot from DEI as a priority to implementing practices that yield the …
Hybrid work is here to stay in many organizations. As such, the conversation continues to shift from whether to adopt hybrid work to how to do so effectively. This new Gartner article shares ideas on different practices that enable collaboration in a hybrid environment. One practice addresses the decision organizations have made about the number …
Many leaders continue to find ways to drive collaboration and teamwork across their organizations. This Winter issue of MIT Sloan Management Review— which Deloitte sponsors— includes five articles focused on teams. Topics range from organizing project teams, fostering collaboration in hybrid work arrangements, and supporting employees through periods of high uncertainty. Page 9 provides a chart showing …
As many organizations shift to hybrid work models, managers and leaders must develop the skills and mindsets to lead in this environment. According to a recent 27-page Microsoft Work Trend Index Pulse report on hybrid work, one mindset shift leaders must make is: moving from worrying about whether their people are visible and working enough to focusing on …
A matrixed structure—where teams report to multiple leaders or where there is dual or multiple managerial accountability and responsibility—is used in many organizations. But for a matrix structure to be effective, several factors must be considered. This article provides four elements of a matrix structure that must be in balance. The four components include: 1) where people report …
As many organizations are considering or implementing reductions in force or layoffs, HR leaders and HRBPs are tasked with helping managers prepare for these difficult conversations. This HBR article shares considerations for planning and implementing a communication plan —with compassion— when going through reductions/layoffs. One point made—and which has played out publicly over the last few …
This HBR article describes the five stages of an organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) journey. The five stages and their descriptions include: 1) Aware. DEI is new to my organization, and we are just becoming aware of its importance. 2) Compliant. DEI in my organization is focused on compliance with EEOC and other legal requirements. 3) Tactical. DEI has been …
Most leaders understand the importance of organizational culture. Yet, far fewer are making meaningful progress in improving aspects of culture that matter most. To help leaders draw from data-based employee insights on what enables an effective culture, MIT Sloan Management Review has published a series of research articles from MIT SMR/Glassdoor Culture 500 and other …
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