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Payam Zamani Payam Zamani
Updated on June 18, 2024

6 Core Values That Drive a Respectful Workplace

Taking care of our employees should be the bare minimum. It is just a matter of doing what we should be doing.

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Leah Sutterlin Leah Sutterlin
Updated on June 11, 2024

Here’s How Companies Can Show Up for Unconventional Families

When creating policies, consider unconventional family structures, which often face barriers to benefits or are ineligible for some perks altogether.

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Kelly L. Campbell Kelly L. Campbell
Updated on June 11, 2024

5 Ways to Support Trans and Nonbinary Employees Year-Round

While Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate gender non-conforming colleagues, your tech company should support them every day if it values humanity, diversity of thought and innovation.

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Ella F. Washington Ella F. Washington
Updated on June 03, 2024

Code Switching at Work Is Complicated. Here’s Why.

It’s a strategy for success. It’s also mentally taxing.

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Craig Goodliffe Craig Goodliffe
Updated on June 03, 2024

New Hires Can Ask Me Anything. Here’s How It Works.

Our expert explains why a Q&A with the CEO is a useful onboarding event.

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Brennan Nevada Johnson Brennan Nevada Johnson
Updated on May 28, 2024

How to Tell Your Boss to Stop Doing Your Job

Your boss is a micromanager. That stinks. Here’s how to deal.

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Rachita Sharma Rachita Sharma
Updated on May 20, 2024

What Is Staff Augmentation?

Staff augmentation is a cost-effective way to add staff to your business on a per-project basis. Our expert explains what you need to know about this hiring approach.

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Hanneke Willenborg Hanneke Willenborg
Updated on May 08, 2024

We Gave Employees One Day Off Per Month. Here’s What Happened.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our expert goes in-depth about how she prioritizes her employees’ mental health for better outcomes all around.

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Rick Hammell Rick Hammell
Updated on April 27, 2024

Expanding Your Business Globally? Here’s How to Prepare Your Team.

Our expert looks at three main ways to overcome communication barriers in cross-cultural business.

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Alicia Thomas Alicia Thomas
Updated on April 25, 2024

What Every Early Career Tech Employee Needs to Know About Equity

If you’re beginning a career in tech, your employer may offer equity as part of your compensation package. Our expert helps to demystify what that means and what you should ask.

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