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Maybe one day all your employees will be robots They'll probably still complain that the office is too hot, but little else would be the same. But for now, your workplace revolves around people, and your approach and values should reflect that. This week's blog features guest writer and productivity expert Alexa Lemzy. She tells us how we can keep our workplace friendly to humans and make sure that we helps them thrive. Give it a read, and let us know what you think below

Sometimes, it feels like the only thing harder than giving feedback is receiving it. Letting your employees know how they're performing is crucial in the workplace, but if you're not careful it can be hurtful, confusing, or just plain ineffective. On today's #PeopleatWorkPod, Libby Robinson gave us some feedback on our feedback. She introduced research-based strategies to make feedback better, and shared some technology to help implement them. Give it a listen on Apple (ht...tps://hubs.ly/H0K_SQQ0), Spotify (https://hubs.ly/H0K_T6c0), or wherever you get your #podcasts. #feedback #leadership #CompanyCulture

When it started, remote work felt like a bandaid More than a year in, we face the reality that remote (or hybrid) work is sticking around a while longer. Now that it's not so temporary, it might just be time to get familiar with the skills you need to be effective. This week, our very own Faye Wai was welcomed as a guest on the Hive blog. She wrote about what goes into that remote leadership skillset and gave some tips for leaders that want to make sure they're doing their best.

The research is in! Our very own Bev Attfield has collaborated with Dialectic on a survey of new remote workers. They found that remote work is impacting the way employees feel about performance, sick time, and connection to workplace culture (and much, much more). Want in on our survey findings report? Leave an emoji in the comments that describes how you feel about remote work and we’ll make sure you get the report hot off the press on April 19! #RemoteWork #WorplaceScience

Robin Barone is curious about curiosity. As an author of children's books, fostering curiosity was crucial to her job. But the more she thought about it, the more she realized it wasn't just a trait that benefits kids. Curious about how she's applied that discovery to building workplace cultures? Why not give this week's #PeopleatWorkPod a listen. Robin shares lessons from writing, consulting, and traveling that will only leave you wanting to learn more. Find it on Apple (h...ttps://hubs.ly/H0Kw4H10), Spotify (https://hubs.ly/H0Kw4T90), or wherever you get your #podcasts. #CompanyCulture #curiosity #leadership

There's a lot of pressure (*cough* LinkedIn *cough*) to find a job that you love. It sounds ideal to wake up every morning excited for your workday, but it's worth knowing the facts about people who have their "dream jobs" before you obsess over finding yours. On this week's blog, we dig into the upsides and (believe it or not) downsides of loving your job. #DreamJob #WorkLifeBalance #blog

If you could pick any three people to do an escape room with, who would you choose? Your team needs to collaborate, problem-solve, and do it all under a tight deadline. Sounds an awful lot like the workplace, doesn't it? Christina Eanes has worked for the FBI, founded and run her own business, and has found time along the way to do more than 500 escape rooms. She joined this week's #PeopleatWorkPod to tell us about the immense learning potential that escape rooms have to offer. Give it a listen on Apple (https://hubs.ly/H0K51-30), Spotify (https://hubs.ly/H0K51Lc0), or wherever you get your #podcasts.

One of the best parts of a leader's job is watching your people grow. It's great for your organization, it's heartwarming, and if that's not enough, it's your job. But like with businesses, there's no formula for growth with people. On today's #PeopleatWorkPod, Cherie Curtis joins us to talk about strategies for helping people grow. She reminds us to know and care for our teammates on a personal level, gives tips on spotting high growth potential, and shares her own progress ...story. Give it a listen on our blog (https://hubs.ly/H0JWSF30), Apple (https://hubs.ly/H0JWSLt0), Spotify (https://hubs.ly/H0JWSLv0), or wherever you get your #podcasts. #leadership #growth

We all have that ONE co-worker You've probably worked with them for a while by now, and you still have no idea what they do. Can you imagine what they're up to working from home? Probably NOTHING. It's easy to make assumptions, but this week's blog challenges you to question what might really be going on. Give it a read below to find out #communication #productivity #CompanyCulture

John Culkin said that "we shape our tools and, thereafter, our tools shape us." Could the same apply to company values? On this week's #PeopleatWorkPod, Morgan Browne joins us to talk about establishing values, and how they contribute to company culture and success. Give it a listen on our blog (https://hubs.ly/H0JHsm30), Apple (https://hubs.ly/H0JHsm40), Spotify (https://hubs.ly/H0JHrNX0), or wherever you get your #podcasts.... #CompanyCulture #values

Remote work means leaders can’t just rely on charisma anymore . It’s more important than ever that leaders are doers and that they provide empathy and support. This was the topic of our latest #ConversationsatWork event. Guests Bretton Putter and Kerry Wekelo joined Bev Attfield to discuss remote and hybrid team leadership. For more on this conversation, including a recap and the full recording, check out the blog post ... https://hubs.ly/H0JwFh10 #Leadership #CompanyCulture #RemoteWork

Strategic thinking skills are extremely useful. You don't need to think strategically to figure that one out. But something that does require strategy is improving your strategic thinking skills - for obvious reasons, this is easier said than done. On today's #PeopleatWorkPod, Greg Githens joins us to talk about strategic thinking. He shares stories of good strategic thinking and gives some advice on how to improve yours. Give it a listen on our blog (https://hubs.ly/H0Jwqw...20), Apple (https://hubs.ly/H0JwqHk0), Spotify (https://hubs.ly/H0Jwqw30), or wherever you get your #podcasts. #strategy #CriticalThinking

They say "don't get high on your own supply," but we're pretty sure that doesn't apply to software companies Are you curious what goes down in Jostle's Jostle? Take a look in this week's blog #intranet #CompanyCulture #leadership

*** Survey alert: Help us understand the impact of remote work on inclusion *** The global pandemic has changed workplaces everywhere and we’ve all had to adapt. These changes are affecting our feelings of inclusion, belonging, and well-being. If you switched to remote work, have you felt increased social isolation and communication obstacles? How about balancing work and life? Maybe some existing barriers to inclusion like discrimination still exist for you, from afar.... To understand the impact remote work is having on individuals, we’re inviting you to participate in an anonymous 15-minute research survey. Jostle is conducting this research in partnership with Dialectic, a learning and development team focused on diversity and inclusion. If you’re someone who transitioned to remote work while working for the same company, we’d love to hear from you! We know there’s work to be done, and we want to help. Thank you for being part of our effort! Could you help us share far and wide so we can deepen our understanding of this important topic? Thank you! https://hubs.ly/H0BpQSn0 #inclusion #belonging #remotework #workplaceculture

Is being yourself and allowing yourself to be vulnerable at work a possible reality? Well, it turns out that as much as true transparency and authenticity can be very uncomfortable at times, the #benefits it reaps is worth it. Check out our latest #blog article to learn how we can create a more #transparent and #authentic workspace: https://hubs.ly/H0BllB40

Whether you’re working remotely or in the office, team meetings have the ability to make or break engagement. I’m sure we’ve all been in meetings where we wanted nothing more than to leave the room and move on to something else. That’s why we discussed how to beat meeting boredom and start having effective and engaging meetings. Check out the recording of this event with guests Renée Safrata and Kirsten Anderson, joined by Bev Attfield to learn more:... https://hubs.ly/H0B3RZ10

We’re all about humanizing workplaces! Jostler Bev Attfield will be a panelist on tomorrow’s episode of #HumanizeTheWorkplace with Vivian Acquah about how self-awareness can create belonging. Bev will join Steve Yacovelli, John Carlson, and Benjamin Reitzammer for this important discussion. The event will take place this Tuesday, November 17 at 10:45AM PT.... Feel free to hop on to the live stream on Youtube to share your comments and questions with them: https://hubs.ly/H0B0Bf50

When someone comes to you with a situation, we most often begin to give advice. It's an easy trap to fall into because we feel like we're helping. But Dr. Marcia Reynolds argues otherwise. In our latest episode of #PeopleatWorkPod, Dr. Marcia Reynolds explains that if you truly want to support someone's growth, you need to stop giving advice, and starting coaching. Give this episode a listen to learn about conversational coaching, and how you can use it with your team. You ca...n find it on Apple (https://hubs.ly/H0z_rnc0), Spotify (https://hubs.ly/H0z-X-R0), or wherever you find your podcasts! #communication #advice #coaching