What does "people-first" actually mean? How have employee expectations changed over the years? In this part of our interview series, you'll hear from Dajana Berisavljević Đakonović, Head of People at Toggl.
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Follow these 8 tips to craft job listings that help you attract developers to your team.
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How we prepare for vacation says a lot about our workplace culture. If the days leading up to time off are a scramble, we’re doing something wrong.
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In his newest book, Cal Newport talks about why slowing down is the secret to creating a happier, healthier, and more productive workplace. Here's why the book is worth reading.
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What's the biggest misconception about people-first companies and how can you stay connected to your people-first values? In this part of our interview series, you'll hear from Jennifer Fong, VP of People at Customer.io.
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The notion of “healthy tension” is misleading, and it’s time we stop using it to dress up work environments that lack trust and alignment and to normalize relationships that are anything but healthy.
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Here’s how companies from the People-First Community craft outstanding job ads that are human and engaging.
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Have you ever been spoiled by a boss so amazing it's made every other leader seem just... meh? Here’s why that’s a blessing and a curse.
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We asked leaders from the people-first community what books inspired their thinking around building and running a people-first business. Here's what they said.
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Marybeth, co-founder and CEO at KnowledgeOwl, runs her company on a 25-hour workweek. Here’s how KnowledgeOwl came to adopt this model—and why it’s now a key part of their culture.
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Culture isn’t something that happens to you; it’s something you must nurture every step of the process. But how do you do that? Elizabeth Tancreti, People & Culture specialist at Customer.io, shares what tools and tactics her team uses to build and nurture a culture of belonging.
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This month, we enjoyed reading about authenticity in the workplace, how to overcome shyness in a remote workplace, and what you can do to make performance reviews *actually* useful.
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"Work isn’t supposed to be fun—that's why they call it work!" used to be a common belief. Today we know it is outdated and counterproductive.
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Here are just a few great pieces of content from the People-First community (and beyond) that I absolutely loved reading over the last few weeks—and I thought you might enjoy them, too.
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Transparency is one of the key ingredients for a healthy and successful organization. And yet, in most companies, there’s a lack of transparency—not an abundance.
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