Netflix has never been shy about doing things differently. No formal vacation policy. No traditional expense rules. And a management philosophy called the Keeper Test that’s been part of their culture for years — and is getting fresh attention in 2026. The idea is simple, and a little uncomfortable. Netflix asks its managers to consider […]
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Deloitte’s Latest Survey Shows Gen Z and Millennial Workers Are Still Stressed — But Hopeful
Deloitte has been running its Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey for fifteen years now, and if you manage a team that includes younger workers, it’s one of the more useful reads you’ll come across. The latest results are out, and as with most years, the picture is a little complicated. The headline numbers look […]
Stress is eating your team
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and it serves as a timely reminder that we need to look closer at our workplace culture. Just about everyone has heard horror stories about how stressed the American worker is. If you’re a business owner, perhaps you believe that your employees are exempt. That stress doesn’t impact them […]
Why Some Younger Workers Struggle in Remote and Hybrid Roles
Remote and hybrid work are not going anywhere. Most employees like the flexibility and employers like the cost savings. It sounds like a win-win but there’s a quieter issue showing up beneath the surface, especially for workers who are early in their careers. If you’re just starting out, learning how to do a job with […]
Tariffs, Tension, and Your Team: How to Lead Through Economic Disruption
You don’t have to follow global trade news to feel the ripple effects of a tariff hike. If you’re in HR or management, you’ve probably already seen the signs. Rising prices on materials. Delays in supply chains. Budget tightening. And perhaps most importantly, questions from your employees. Questions you may not be ready to answer, […]
The ‘Just a Job’ Mentality: Why Gen Z Views Work Differently
For many Baby Boomers, a job is more than just a paycheck—it’s a career, a calling, and a defining part of their identity. For Generation Z, however, work is often seen as just one aspect of life, not the central pillar. This fundamental difference is leading to tensions in workplaces where older managers struggle to […]
Prioritizing Mental Wellness: The Gen Z Workplace Shift
Workplace culture is undergoing a profound transformation, with Generation Z leading the charge in prioritizing mental wellness. Unlike previous generations that often valued resilience and a “work through it” mentality, Gen Z is vocal about their mental health needs and unapologetic in their demand for workplace policies that support well-being. The Gen Z Perspective on […]
Gen Z Talk vs. Corporate Speak: Why You Should Create a Common Language at Work
Workplace communication is a vital element of any successful business, yet it has never been more challenging. With four generations now working side by side, small to medium-sized business (SMB) owners and managers often find themselves navigating uncharted waters. At the heart of many workplace conflicts lies a linguistic gap—a difference in how generations, particularly […]
What is Resenteeism?
Resenteeism is a recent addition to the lexicon of the modern workplace. It’s a word used to describe an employee who remains at his post, staying at a job he doesn’t like, even though he’s deeply dissatisfied with continuing to work there. This is essentially the flip side of the Great Resignation, where employees will […]
What is Rage Applying?
“Rage applying” is a term that has only recently come to the fore (originally appearing on TikTok in December of 2022). It is a behavior that a deeply frustrated employee may engage in after something negative happens at work, resulting in the employee responding by firing off a number of internet job applications back-to-back. It […]