We built a new, people-first time-off program. Here’s why
Different countries, different labor laws. But your need for care, grief, or deep rest? That’s universal.
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The people-first reading list [April edition]
This month, we dug into some useful reads again—from crafting a standout LinkedIn bio, to navigating the B Corp certification process, to getting a grip on chaotic workdays. Plus, we found some smart tips on making your content easier to discover. Hope you enjoy these as much as we did!
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Insights from a people-first leader: Dajana Berisavljević Đakonović from Toggl
What does "people-first" actually mean? How have employee expectations changed over the years? In this part of our interview series, you'll hear from Dajana Berisavljević Đakonović, Head of People at Toggl.
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How to write a great job ad for developers
Follow these 8 tips to craft job listings that help you attract developers to your team.
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Vacation starts before you leave
How we prepare for vacation says a lot about our workplace culture. If the days leading up to time off are a scramble, we’re doing something wrong.
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Book Review: Slow Productivity
In his newest book, Cal Newport talks about why slowing down is the secret to creating a happier, healthier, and more productive workplace. Here's why the book is worth reading.
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Insights from a people-first leader: Jennifer Fong from Customer.io
What's the biggest misconception about people-first companies and how can you stay connected to your people-first values? In this part of our interview series, you'll hear from Jennifer Fong, VP of People at Customer.io.
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Let's talk about the myth of "Healthy Tension" in our workplaces
The notion of “healthy tension” is misleading, and it’s time we stop using it to dress up work environments that lack trust and alignment and to normalize relationships that are anything but healthy.
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The anatomy of a people-first job ad
Here’s how companies from the People-First Community craft outstanding job ads that are human and engaging.
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The Curse of the Golden Manager Syndrome
Have you ever been spoiled by a boss so amazing it's made every other leader seem just... meh? Here’s why that’s a blessing and a curse.
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A reading list for people-first leaders
We asked leaders from the people-first community what books inspired their thinking around building and running a people-first business. Here's what they said.
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Running a company on a 25-hour workweek
Marybeth, co-founder and CEO at KnowledgeOwl, runs her company on a 25-hour workweek. Here’s how KnowledgeOwl came to adopt this model—and why it’s now a key part of their culture.
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Building a culture of belonging
Culture isn’t something that happens to you; it’s something you must nurture every step of the process. But how do you do that? Elizabeth Tancreti, People & Culture specialist at Customer.io, shares what tools and tactics her team uses to build and nurture a culture of belonging.
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The people-first reading list [November edition]
This month, we enjoyed reading about authenticity in the workplace, how to overcome shyness in a remote workplace, and what you can do to make performance reviews *actually* useful.
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The power of joy: Why centering happiness in the workplace matters
"Work isn’t supposed to be fun—that's why they call it work!" used to be a common belief. Today we know it is outdated and counterproductive.
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