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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.

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Learn exactly why you need manager feedback surveys

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....

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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
What to look for in bias training in the workplace: an illustration of a Exclusive/Inclusive meter

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.

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A People Person #20 – What working at Disney, survival school, and airports taught me

Good lessons come from many places. Iโ€™m sharing mine from Disney โ€œemployment,โ€ survival school, and a lot of time at airports.

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The 7 secrets to great employee surveys

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
How I attempt to not lose my mind in professional chaos

A People Person #19 – How I attempt to not lose my mind in professional chaos

Hi there, Okay, I really donโ€™t 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

Actually effective DEI initiatives

At Ethena, weโ€™ve 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...

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Is our obsession with managers right?

A People Person #18 – Is our obsession with managers right?

Hi there, "Manager" is one of those words no one wants on their tombstone. โ€œShe managed effectively and now, here she lies,โ€ is not inspiring. It evokes Severance-like corporate sterility....

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What potty training tells us about micromanagement

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...

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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.

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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 Iโ€™m writing about being a...

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