Why most organizations lack transparency (and what we can do about it)
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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5 ways to support employees who are disabled or chronically ill
People with disabilities and chronic illnesses still face discrimination and limited accommodation at work. Here’s how we can create a more accessible and inclusive workplace.
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25-hour workweek: How joining a people-first team helped me find true work-life balance
A 25-hour workweek sounds like absolute heaven, doesn’t it? Well, let me tell you: it pretty much is.
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The state of mental health at work and what you can do to support your team
Let's look into two recent reports about the state of mental health and burnout at work—and discover how people-first companies are supporting their teams.
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The questions you should ask about unlimited PTO
True perk or just a marketing tactic? Here are the questions every candidate should ask when interviewing with a company that offers unlimited PTO.
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How people-first companies combine synchronous and asynchronous communication to build a better workplace
How do you strike the right balance between flexible, async communication and making space for real-time connections? We turned to the PFJ community to find out.
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How to onboard the people-first way
Setting your team members up for success starts with effective onboarding. Here are some tips for getting it right.
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Psychological safety: What we can learn from people-first companies
How can you create a workplace where team members know that it's okay to ask questions, voice concerns, and admit to mistakes? If you're looking to invest in your team's psychological safety, here's how to get started.
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The 4 Rs of people-first culture
Respect. Responsibility. Relationships. Results. Here are the principles and characteristics that make a workplace people-first.
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Attracting great people starts with how you position your company
Let's take a look at how companies from the PFJ community show candidates what it's like to work with their team.
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How to work remotely: 5 people-first principles for your team
Remote work isn’t just about moving what was traditionally done in an office to an online format (for example, move meetings to Zoom): it’s about re-thinking how and why you do certain things and bringing that intent into a remote format. Here, we’ll explore five key principles
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Remote-first vs. remote-friendly: what's the difference?
Remote-first goes far beyond allowing people to work from home. It's an ideology that puts people first.
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Survey results: What makes a company people-first?
Flexibility, stance on remote work, and salary is what people care about most when looking for a new job—here's what else we found in our 2020 survey.
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