Corporate Culture

15 articles

An employee experiencing work stress despite a four-day workweek, highlighting the hidden factors beyond just workload.
Workplace

Beyond Workload: Hidden Factors Fueling Work Stress Revealed

Despite Safeguard Global piloting a four-day workweek in 2023, some employees secretly logged on Fridays, revealing that the root causes of work stress run deeper than just the number of hours.

Alina Petrov·September 19, 2026
A diverse group of professionals in a creative agency, some looking confused at their inflated job titles, symbolizing the impact on career progression.
Insights

How Corporate Titles Affect Career Progression

In creative industries like Advertising, Marketing, Communications, PR, and Digital Marketing, an 'Executive' title often signifies an entry-level position, not a senior leadership role, according to

Marcus Ellery·August 23, 2026
Empty office desks and isolated remote workers in pods, symbolizing the shift away from remote work and the return to office trend.
Careers

Companies Slash Remote Jobs, Signaling Major Shift in Work Trends

Takeda laid off 243 remote U.

Nathaniel Brooks·August 20, 2026
Michele Fink, newly appointed VP of Talent Management at Corning, poses confidently in a modern office setting, looking towards future opportunities.
Leadership

Michele Fink Appointed VP Talent Management at Corning

Michele Fink has been promoted to Vice President, Talent Management at Corning Incorporated.

Alina Petrov·August 16, 2026
Diverse women of color ascending a staircase towards executive leadership positions, symbolizing ambition and overcoming systemic barriers.
Leadership

Women of color face systemic barriers to leadership, study shows.

In 1965, male executives dismissed women in leadership not for competence, but because the executive suite was deemed an 'inappropriate place' for them — a perception that, for ethnically diverse wome

Alina Petrov·August 1, 2026
How Brad Sugars Builds Teams That Solve Before They Escalate
Leadership

How Brad Sugars Builds Teams That Solve Before They Escalate

Brad Sugars' framework helps build stronger teams that don't just report problems but learn to think through them, act within clear boundaries, and take ownership of solutions. This shifts the owner's role from decision-maker to coach, fostering better judgment within the company.

Sponsored·June 7, 2026
Diverse professionals in a modern office collaborating during a mentorship session, symbolizing career growth and strategic development.
Services

Why 98% of Fortune 500 Companies Offer Mentorship Programs

While 98% of Fortune 500 companies run internal mentoring programs, a stark disconnect exists: only 37% of professionals with access to them report receiving tangible benefits, according to Tenthousan

Victor Huang·May 15, 2026
Professionals participating in a supportive workshop focused on mental health within their professional development.
Personal Growth

Integrating Mental Health Support Into Professional Development Will Be Crucial By 2026

Untreated mental health conditions are silently costing U.

Victor Huang·May 12, 2026
A stressed employee in a dark office surrounded by floating dollar signs, symbolizing the trillion-dollar cost of workplace stress on retention and productivity.
Hiring

Workplace stress costs $1 trillion annually, crushing retention and productivity.

More than a third (36%) of education staff in the UK had a wellbeing score indicating probable clinical depression.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 11, 2026
A single, forward-thinking leader illuminated against a backdrop of a conventional corporate setting, representing the drive for innovation.
Leadership

Disruptive Leaders Aren't The Problem; They're The Solution To Innovation.

At one Fortune 500 company, a project that could have saved $50 million annually was shelved because its champion was deemed 'too difficult' by middle management.

Alina Petrov·May 8, 2026
Christopher Courneen of MSI joins the SHRM Executive Council, signifying a new era of strategic HR leadership and national workforce planning.
Workplace

MSI's Christopher Courneen Joins SHRM Executive Council

Christopher Courneen, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at M S International, Inc.

Alina Petrov·May 6, 2026
Diverse group of happy employees collaborating in a bright, modern office, celebrating MediaAlpha's 10th consecutive Great Place To Work certification.
Workplace

MediaAlpha Earns 10th Consecutive Great Place To Work Certification

For ten straight years, 95% of MediaAlpha's employees have reported it is a great place to work, a stark contrast to the 57% average at typical U.

Alina Petrov·April 25, 2026
An image depicting a confident but isolated leader on an unstable pedestal, symbolizing the systemic flaw of prioritizing visible confidence over actual competence in leadership selection, leading to employee disillusionment.
Leadership

The Confidence Trap: The Systemic Reasons Organizations Select Unsuitable Leaders

Organizations often select unsuitable leaders by prioritizing visible confidence over demonstrable competence. This flawed process creates a dangerous gap between executive perceptions and employee reality, leading to eroded morale and high turnover.

Alina Petrov·April 9, 2026
Diverse employees learning and collaborating in a modern office, symbolizing skill development, growth, and the enablement shift in employee benefits.
Workplace

The Enablement Shift: Reshaping Employee Benefits for a Skills-Driven Workforce

Employee benefits are transforming, moving beyond simple engagement to actively enable employees with skills and growth opportunities. This shift redefines corporate benefits as strategic investments in human capital.

Alina Petrov·April 8, 2026
A diverse leader engaging authentically with a team member in a modern office, symbolizing trust and genuine connection over performative leadership, with soft lighting.
Workplace

The Illusion of 'Courageous Leadership': Why Authenticity, Not Performance, Builds Trust

The myth of 'courageous leadership' defined by unwavering resolve and performance often masks a fragile illusion. True trust and high performance in today's complex workplace are built on authenticity, transparency, and genuine human connection.

Alina Petrov·April 1, 2026