by Dr. Jessica Kriegel | Dec 1, 2023
When new employees are onboarded at Toptal, a hypergrowth company with a staggering 40% annual growth rate and a workforce of 1200 employees, they’re told: email isn’t our thing. This company is redefining the rules of communication. Toptal has chosen to abandon email...
by Dr. Jessica Kriegel | Nov 20, 2023
I want to dive into an inspiring initiative that caught my attention in the ever-evolving world of company culture. It concerns a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at a significant electronic company based in Japan, responsible for a 70,000-person workforce with a...
by Dr. Jessica Kriegel | Nov 14, 2023
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the UKG Aspire event in Las Vegas, where I had the honor of delivering a keynote on the spotlight stage. It was a packed house, standing room only for 500 people in person and over 400 more tuning in online. The title of my...
by Dr. Jessica Kriegel | Nov 3, 2023
When we think about what we do, it’s natural to describe our work with our job titles. We say things like, “I’m the VP of Sales,” “I’m a receptionist,” or “I am a truck driver.” These titles serve as convenient...
by Dr. Jessica Kriegel | Oct 27, 2023
As the world cautiously inches back towards in-person work, Dropbox’s CEO, Drew Houston, offers a fresh and unconventional perspective that challenges the prevailing norms of the corporate world. “I’d say, ‘your employees have options....
by Dr. Jessica Kriegel | Oct 20, 2023
Earning roughly $6000 without leaving your home sounds pretty good. Meet Emilie Bergstrom, a vibrant 28-year-old with a passion for making a difference. Just a few years ago, she was working the daily grind as a personal assistant in the bustling heart of New York...