When “culture” and performance aren’t aligned
In today’s story, a person of color accepts an opportunity to join a different team with a new manager, but is pushed out after failing to embrace the team’s culture. How important should “culture” b...
1 Mai 202025min
When raising awareness for an “important social issue”
In today’s story a company’s outreach team takes on gun violence in a neighboring poor, black community, ignoring warnings from an employee that the effort would be insensitive and careless. Was ther...
24 Apr 202020min
When it comes down to an ultimatum
In today’s story a boss decides to renew a particularly difficult temporary employee’s contract, despite receiving an ultimatum from one of his full-time direct reports, who he asked for an opinion on...
17 Apr 202023min
When they aren't a priority
In today's story, an attorney attempts to correct the boss's disregard for gender identity on multiple occasions, while representing clients for that exact problem. How would you convince your manag...
10 Apr 202020min
When a dream promotion turns into a nightmare
In today’s story a woman that was previously overlooked for a promotion in a male-dominated department is finally offered the job, only to be met with hostility from the rest of the team. Anna and I ...
3 Apr 202028min
When money is tight and there's no way around it
Today’s story is about a difficult financial situation at work. How do you keep employees engaged when money is tight? And what can you do when your company's decisions impact your own finances. For...
27 Mar 202029min
When you’re asked to help trim the fat
What do you do if your boss asks you to rate your peers for layoffs? And what would a better boss do? Check out the story in our newsletter.
13 Mar 202020min
