Articles

Generational differences in the workplace: what HR needs to know
Learn how to manage different generations in the workplace and to build an inclusive culture with Ethena.
7 min read
Learn exactly why you need manager feedback surveys
Ok, you know my feelings about employee surveys in general. When done correctly, I love them! They bring data, insights, and quick pulse checks on how your organization is doing....
3 min read
What is employee training and development? A breakdown
Employee training is an umbrella term for programs that teach workers how to do their jobs. Learn about all the types, like compliance, technical, soft skills, and more.
7 min read
Bias training in the workplace: what to look for
Bias trainings for employees are not created equal. Avoid common pitfalls in ineffective workplace bias training.
5 min read
A People Person #20 – What working at Disney, survival school, and airports taught me
Good lessons come from many places. Iโm sharing mine from Disney โemployment,โ survival school, and a lot of time at airports.
4 min read
The 7 secrets to great employee surveys
Imagine this scenario. Your CEO comes to you and asks for a status update on how your employees are doing. What's morale like? Do people feel empowered to succeed? Are...
8 min read
A People Person #19 – How I attempt to not lose my mind in professional chaos
Hi there, Okay, I really donโt want to oversell this one โ I cannot tell you how to keep it all together. Life is hard, and despite having watched two...
4 min read
Actually effective DEI initiatives
At Ethena, weโve consolidated our thoughts around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) โ and the role that we as a company play in working towards this goal โ into a...
16 min read
A People Person #18 – Is our obsession with managers right?
Hi there, "Manager" is one of those words no one wants on their tombstone. โShe managed effectively and now, here she lies,โ is not inspiring. It evokes Severance-like corporate sterility....
4 min read
A People Person #16 – What potty training tells us about micromanagement
Hi there, I've talked in the past about how being a manager can be kind of shitty, but never so literally. I debated writing this because a toddler potty training...
4 min read
4 strategies for HR teams to do more with less
Avoid burnout. Learn 4 expert tips for People teams on doing more with less resources, headcount, and budget.
4 min read
A People Person #14 – Defining “high performance” with reviews in mind
Hi there, While this is my last newsletter of 2022, it contains no predictions, highlights, or gift guides (just buy a gift card). Instead, today Iโm writing about being a...
3 min read