Jeff Rumage
Staff Reporter at Built In
Expertise: Human Resources, Professional Development and Workplace Culture
Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Jeff Rumage is a Built In staff reporter covering workplace culture in the tech industry. Before joining Built In in 2021, he worked as a reporter and editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Patch and the Oconomowoc Enterprise. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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A photo of four employees dressed in office attire.
Dress codes may seem outdated, but they still have a place in today’s working world.
Employees are pictured on two dice with arrows between them, indicating the transitory nature of a job rotation program.
This workplace practice can broaden employees’ perspectives — and their skill sets.
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We break down how to resolve conflicts at work and get employees on the same page.
A diverse group of coworkers bump their fists together.
DEI has evolved to consider the feelings of individual employees.
A photo of a father holding a newborn baby.
Companies are offering more generous family leave benefits to boost recruitment, retention and engagement.
sticky note showing a hybrid work schedule
Combining remote and in-person work splits the difference between convenience and collaboration.
an infinity symbol carved into a sandy beach
Unlimited PTO offers added flexibility, but it has to be backed up by company culture.
terminated employee carrying a box of their stuff
Firing or laying off an employee is a tough task, but it’s important to get it right.
Bereavement leave on the rise as more employers are offering more days of leave.
A primer on the company policy that helps support grieving employees.
Robotic hands are shown typing on a computer keyboard.
Generative AI can be a helpful assistant. But beware of its limitations.
A hand reaches for a HR certification held by another hand.
Level up your HR career by adding one of these certifications to your resume.
small figurines of backpackers walking through the keys on a keyboard
These globe-trotting remote workers are here to stay.