Culture
The impact of being second choice on workplace belonging
There’s a unique tension that comes from learning you weren’t the company’s first choice. It might arrive in a passing comment—someone mentioning the...
Why every employee should assess their manager’s impact
Most people are taught early in their careers to measure success by personal output. Ship faster, hit targets, stay visible, and opportunities will...
How time away from work strengthens your resilience
The first time I took a real break from my company, I didn’t do it out of choice. I did it because I...
What’s causing corporate layoffs and how to prevent them
Layoffs are often framed as a blunt reaction to market downturns or missed revenue targets, but if you’ve ever been inside the room...
Why China’s 996 model won’t shape the future of work
For more than a decade, China’s 996 work culture—9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week—has been the unspoken benchmark for what...
How taxes and minimum wages can help fight income inequality
In the heat of policy debates, minimum wage laws and progressive taxation often get treated like blunt instruments—political slogans more than economic levers....
How to explain leaving a toxic job without burning bridges
The first time I faced it, I remember every detail. A bright, glass-walled meeting room. The low hum of an air-conditioning unit that...
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It's time to improve workplace communication methods
Workplace communication systems have evolved far beyond the occasional email. In early-stage teams, especially those trying to move fast and stay lean, it...
Is Singapore toxic work culture just office politics?
You’ll hear this at some point if you build a team in Singapore: “Why can’t people just focus on doing their jobs instead...
Why your team’s work-life balance needs structural clarity, not just culture
Every founder wants to be the kind of leader who respects their team’s time. Every employee wants to feel trusted to make space...
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