The feedback I've gotten from team members and employees is that ultimately, we're wasting time. It's taking too long for decisions and approvals to take place, and it's actually holding back some of our initiatives.
What's really important to firm leadership is ensuring that we always have our eyes on up-and-coming talent and that we're identifying and developing those who have the potential to be on the team.
While Legos might be fun, or even therapeutic, employees who are battling against very real modern concerns might need more than building blocks to avoid burnout. And that may be especially true at firms like Deloitte, where the workweek can average 55 hours.
LaMoreaux believes it is essential for candidates to demonstrate resilience through failure and adaptability, which she identifies as 'learning agility'—a critical asset in today’s work environment.
"For U.S permanent resident holders (green card holders), there definitely has been increased scrutiny," said Manish Daftari, partner at immigration advisers Vialto Law. He's advising execs to get re-entry permits if they'll be abroad too long.
Dan Berg describes the work as a response to the surreal theatre of professionalism, characterized by exaggerated titles, manufactured authenticity, and self-mythologizing personal brands.
The company culture at Hancock Prospecting encourages staff to express gratitude to Gina Rinehart, with annual requests for messages tying appreciation to bonuses and profits.