#company-culture

#company-culture

Emotional intelligence should be a top hiring priority because raw intellect alone can create a toxic organizational culture, where stress multiplies and collaboration suffers.

"We just killed unlimited PTO at Bolt," its founder and CEO, Ryan Breslow has just revealed on LinkedIn. "It sounds progressive, but it's totally broken. When time off is undefined, the good ones don't take PTO. The bad ones take too much."

Amazon is integrating its Leadership Principles into employee evaluations, marking the first time these principles will officially influence performance reviews. This shift aims to reinforce company culture and performance expectations.

One voice in 50 is 100 times louder than one in 5,000, leading to greater individual influence in smaller organizations, fostering a culture of happiness.

Even when you say no, you have a responsibility to treat that vulnerability with respect.

"I think my own particular mistake, and I've seen this with some other Apple executives as well, is we went directly from Apple - I left Apple on a Friday and I started Pinterest on a Monday."

Just as recruiters and hiring managers have favorite things to ask candidates in job interviews, you should be prepared with questions of your own.

In a workplace where feedback is critical yet conflicting, employees like me feel overwhelmed and skeptical, questioning the intentions behind the critiques we receive.

Solomon's crackdown on dissent and investigations into leaks signal a significant shift in corporate culture, moving away from Goldman's historically collaborative environment.

We're not about the corporate grind; instead, we thrive on creativity, enthusiasm, and a touch of humour to make magic happen.

Onboarding is a crucial part of integrating into the job and the team. It significantly impacts how quickly a newcomer adapts to the workflow, gets to know the team, and understands their tasks.

"In a remote and hybrid world, we see that people are just as productive, maybe even more productive than before. Face-to-face interactions are still critical for building trust and personal connections."