Layoffs and job security

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Managing workplace culture will never be the same post-covid. But one thing hasn't changed: get your workplace culture right, and it's like magic! Get it wrong, and nothing gets done. We share tactical tips to navigate these new waters. Enjoy the read!

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Tip of the week

This week Twillio and Spotify announced layoffs, and your employees are probably reading about it. News like this drive feelings of job insecurity, even though tech layoffs have been slowing down in the past few months.

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Recognition, learning and advancement opportunities make employees feel more secure. A simple reminder about these opportunities can go a long way.

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Engagement and share prices

Companies with engaged employees are twice as likely to do better in the stock market. To make a business case for engagement, connect it to your company's performance.

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Human Resource Executive >

Getting people to speak up

The only way to improve your workplace culture is to collect feedback. But employees feel safer being silent. HBR offers practical tips on getting people to speak up.

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Harvard Business Review >

Video calls make teams worse

Jury is out on how remote work affects us as individuals. But working over video makes teams worse. Anita Woolley talks about things that shape your team's intelligence.

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Hidden Brain >

Layoffs and job security

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