Why dating the CEO isn’t a good idea (almost always)

Interested in dating the CEO? Or, perhaps, you're the CEO interested in dating an employee. Or maybe you're a general counsel or people team member watching this hypothetical unfold in realtime. Regardless of the scenario, things have the potential to get messy very quickly.

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How to measure DEI impact in a growing org

At what point should you be measuring your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, and how should you go about measuring your org’s success? Last year, a Gartner survey observed...

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How to interview for your company’s first People leader

Hiring your first Head of People Ops is both very hard and very important. As a founder or leader of a scaling company, you have personally owned all things people,...

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How does gender bias impact the workplace?

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated gender inequity in the workplace. Over the last two-plus years, women experienced more burnout and exited the workforce at higher rates than men—creating a so-called “she-cession,”...

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A People Person #7 – Must “working mom” and “guilt” go together?

Hi there, It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you are a mom who works outside the home, you must publicly profess to feeling guilty. You must perform hand-wringing...

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The best interview for culture fit? Try the values-based interview

It’s no secret that company culture plays a big role in the hiring process: people want to be aligned with the company they work for. If you’ve interviewed in the...

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The 7 signs of a toxic work environment and how to navigate one

Unsure if you're working in a toxic work environment? Learn these signs to confirm.

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Making the most of your 1:1s

Effective 1:1s are more than a status report. People (managers and non-managers alike) often think of regular direct report meetings as a time to simply give a status report and...

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What is affinity bias? 5 ways affinity bias affects the workplace

Learn the affinity bias definition, examples, and how to navigate affinity bias in the workplace.

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How pay transparency benefits all of us

Companies that practice pay transparency are open about how much employees earn, which can help retain talent and cultivate a better workplace environment. Imagine this: You’ve just applied to your...

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A People Person #6 – In case you (also) missed it: People Ops is helpful

Hi there, CEOs are obligated to say, “Our people are our greatest asset.” It’s sort of like politicians saying, “I support the troops.” It’s an expected gesture and generally unconnected...

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3 ways to improve your employees’ satisfaction with career development

When it comes to the reasons folks cite for deciding to leave their jobs, lack of growth opportunities sits at the top of the list. So eight months ago, when...

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