Returnships and unretirements. To solve staff shortages, organizations are coaxing retirees and paused-mid-career professionals back into the workforce with flexible, limited engagements and extensive on-the-job training. (Korn Ferry)
Shake Shack study. From wage increases to equity grants to leadership diversity commitments, the fast-casual chain has found the secret sauce to outpacing its competitors: doubling down on investing in its people. (Restaurant Dive)
Chief Purpose Officer. Corporate responsibility is becoming a key factor in the decisions of customers and workers alike. More and more firms are dedicating resources to ensuring day-to-day operations align with their stated values. (Axios)
Tackling the return conversation. Dreading discussions with your team about returning onsite? This HBR article breaks down common conversation pitfalls to watch out for and strategies to help you feel more confident in your approach. (HBR)
Gut exercises. Gut feelings can be valuable data points during decision-making. But only if you know when, and when not, to listen to them. To strengthen your intuition, you need to test it regularly. Here is a simple way to do just that. (IDEO)