Hybrid fails. Hybrid work brings with it many potential pitfalls. From an overwhelming tech stack to the formation of two (or more) company cultures, here are 9 of the most common ways a hybrid environment can go wrong. (TNLT)
Hybrid wins. On the flip side, Microsoft, with its 175,000 employees across 74 countries, has excelled with shifting to a hybrid environment during the pandemic. Here are their 10 biggest lessons on how to make hybrid work, work. (HRE)
Transparent pay pays off. In a recent study, SHRM found an overwhelming correlation between pay transparency and employee trust. But less than half of HR professionals say their organization is transparent about its pay decisions. (SHRM)
Reality check. Sharing hard truths with your team is, well, hard. But through intentional stage setting, discussing real-world impact stories, and creating space for emotion, leaders can turn discomfort into powerful growth opportunities. (IDEO)
Leader check. From surgeons to pilots, even the most talented rely on checklists to ensure they're not missing what's mission-critical. Wharton professor, Michael Useem, argues that leaders need their own lists to ensure the same. (Wharton)