Learn to maximize output and minimize turnover. Resources to help employees flourish and empower your team to excel.

Employee Engagement & Retention

Hint: It has more to do with manager burnout than you realized.

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What Led to 2021’s Great Resignation?

The remote workforce landscape comes with a lot of benefits..and growing pains - especially when it comes to making big career changes. Here is a tell-all conversation with high-growth startup and corporate employees who started a new job in the most uncertain of circumstances. 

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What It's Really Like to Start a Job Remotely

Contemporary office is a product of several drastic changes in how we approach and think about work. Just this past year, tech workers throughout the country were forced to switch to fully remote work which disrupted their daily routine and employer expectations. The Org spoke with leaders at Ramp and Racket, as well as academics at NYU, to figure out what the perfect post-pandemic office looks like. 

The Evolution of the office in the post-pandemic era

What Does a Post-Pandemic Office Look Like?

Just under half (44%) of executives want to return to the office full-time, while only 17% of non-executive employees agree, setting up a potentially costly disconnect.

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Executives and Employees Have Different Views on the Future of Work and it Could Cost Them

There is more data in the world than ever before. In the post-pandemic era, with the rise of remote work and increasingly digital lifestyles, it is nearly impossible to move through a day without sharing a smidge of personal information on the web. Mara Willemin from Trustpage, a company that connects AI-assisted trust centers with software teams, shares her insights on the importance of data security.

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Why Data Security Matters to Any Organization 

Getting a business started is not easy.  Even when things are moving along, making a bit of money and hitting some targets, there are any number of issues to contend with.  One of the biggest issues has to do with keeping your talented staff and keeping them working hard to help the company get out of the “new company” phase and become established. The Org's expert contributor, Larry Spring, delves into why Salary is not the only motivator behind employee retention. 

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There is More to Retaining Top Employees than just Salary

Expert Contributor Matt Munson explores the benefits of relentlessly prioritizing the things that matter most (and the catastrophic consequences of refusing to say ‘no’). 

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How to Leverage Clear Goal-Setting to Supercharge Your Company

OKR stands for “Objectives and Key results", Google’s collaborative goal-setting system which is now used by companies across all industries. The tool helps teams and individuals set ambitious goals with measurable results and track progress towards them. The Org's expert contributor, Katy Trost, looks at ways startups can implement OKRs to scale growth. 


OKRs are the tool helps teams and individuals set ambitious goals with measurable results and track progress towards them. Image courtesy of Mameraman via Shutterstock.

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The Simple Way to Implement OKRs in Your Startup

Perfectionism is on the rise. The Org's contributor, Lisa Bradburn, shares how to identify destructive behaviors through agile metrics and shift mindsets.

With perfectionism is on the rise destructive behaviors are also becoming more common. Photo Courtesy of Todd Quackenbush via Unsplash.

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The Perils Of Perfectionism In Organizations 

With teams working across the country, and around the world, communication can be a challenge. Read our tips on how to better communicate with your remote team.

Tips for Better Communication with Remote Teams

Remote teams face a number of challenges when it comes to collaboration. See our top picks for the best tools for remote teams to make working together easier.

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The 9 Best Collaboration Tools for Remote Teams

Tech has been revered for its generous industry-wide benefits, but the playing field is often skewed to bigger players that have the resources to offer more. We talked to eight early-stage startups to learn more about how they support employees with competitive parental leave plans, without breaking the bank. 

One in four mothers in the U.S. returns to work two weeks after childbirth. Image Credit: Jenny Nilsson. 

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What Can Parental Leave Look Like at an Early-Stage Startup? 

Data is the new oil, and in 2020, LatAm companies invested over $13.8 Billion (+128% vs 2019) on big data and analytics to enhance their digital and omnichannel experiences. Read how veteran LatAm CTO Jose Licero plans to use this growth opportunity to hire more than 40 employees this year. 

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How to Build a High-Performing Product Team: Insights From an Experienced LatAm CTO

Whether you’ve worked remote before or recently started, it creates challenges for team collaboration and productivity. Read our tips for managing your remote team.

Tips for Managing Remote Workers

Effective communication is one of the most vital aspects of a business. Learn how you and your teams can improve your communication in the workplace.

How to Improve Communication in the Workplace

Today, while many foodservice businesses are struggling because of the pandemic, Kitopi has powered through with new hires, locations, and services. The Org spoke with Kitopi to learn more about the company’s initiatives during the pandemic that have allowed it to continue being on track. 

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How This Global Foodtech Company Built a Thriving Culture During Crisis

Within six short months, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to reevaluate their workplaces. Many major employers expanded their leave policies to reduce the spread of the coronavirus and encourage workers to seek necessary medical care, while others implemented long-term changes, including the option to work from home indefinitely.

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How 10 Leading Companies are Adapting Their Workplaces Post COVID-19

Company culture extends beyond ping-pong tables and free lunch, we have spotlighted ten organizations that are going above and beyond to foster interesting and innovative company cultures 

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