THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
What we're reading & what we think about it
‘Tis the Season for Spandex
While some bemoan the continuous encroachment of activewear into offices, this is exactly the time of year when we’re all a little grateful for some stretch in our waistbands. In a recent article for The Atlantic, Derek Thompson discusses how “athleisure” or...
Don’t Give Up on the Liberal Arts
Should colleges only offer majors with "clear career pathways?" It's a valid question. I will confess. My major was interdisciplinary – studying the interconnectedness of economics, politics, regions, and history. At its heart was a liberal arts foundation with the...
Is Your Commute Actually LOWERING Your Stress? (or, Bunny Slippers Part II)
About 20 years ago, a client called me exasperated. A brand-new CEO from out-of-town had made a decision without consulting HR: the company’s headquarters was leaving the Loop and moving to the suburbs. His main fear was losing experienced staff who would have no way...
Always dreamed of working remotely? Think again…
It may seem appealing, and even luxurious to be able to work from home in your pajamas, or work remotely while sipping lattes at a local outdoor cafe. There is a growing body of research that highlights the drawbacks of WWWBS (Working While Wearing Bunny Slippers). In...
Need Increased Productivity? Perhaps Working Less Will Do the Trick.
In a recent New York Times article, Charlotte Graham-McLay shares that a New Zealand firm reduced its workweek to 32 hours, while still paying employees for 40 hours. The trial was such a success that the firm is planning on making the change permanent. The firm found...
Fearless Female Entrepreneur
Our third entry that draws inspiration from this year’s travels is a video from the BBC Idea's Habits of the Highly Successful video series. I probably would have missed this video if I were in the US, but one of the many perks of traveling is being exposed to...
