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The real reasons you procrastinate at work
According to a growing body of psychology research, procrastination isn’t a weakness – it’s a symptom.
Season wrap-up with Atlassian co-founder and co-CEO Scott Farquhar
To wrap up season two of Work Check, we’re bringing in a special guest judge: Atlassian’s co-founder and co-CEO Scott Farquhar. Debaters Maren Hotvedt, Kelvin Yap, and Eli Mishkin join host Christine Dela Rosa to hear Scott’s takes and reflect on the season’s debates.
OKR vs KPI: What’s the difference?
A guide to the two most popular goal-setting frameworks.
Should you send that message in a DM or a group channel?
Every team needs a chat tool – but it’s not easy to know who should be looped into different conversations, or how open team communication should be. We all know the feeling of being inundated with messages in shared channels, and we’ve also been that person left out of a decision that happened in direct messages. So today, we’re debating the merits and pitfalls of open channel communication.
The 4 types of company culture, explained
Your corporate culture says a lot about how work gets done. See how yours fits into these four distinct categories.
5 ways to boost your motivation skills
Try these science-backed tips to hone your focus and amp up your team.
Should your manager be responsible for your emotional wellbeing?
The role of the manager has evolved dramatically since the days of barking orders and closed doors. But with modern managers being tasked with managing productivity, morale, and development… are we asking too much? Today’s debate digs into how responsible managers should be for the emotional wellbeing of their team members.
4 reasons for project fails—and how to prevent each one
We’re living in the golden age of failure, where tech culture embraces a “fail fast” mentality and celebrates lessons learned from missteps. But when it comes to that upcoming project you’re leading, given a choice, you’d much rather succeed.
Should you add your coworkers on social media?
Do you add your work friends on Facebook? Tweet at your teammates? Instagram DM other individual contributors? Turns out, most of us do … but should we? In today’s debate, we hear the promise and perils of connecting with colleagues on social media.
How team agreements help you navigate the brave new world of hybrid work
Clarify what you expect of each other so you can work harmoniously (no matter where your desk is).
Emotional intelligence is on the decline – what does it mean for the future of work?
Our happiness and productivity are at stake. Here’s how we can mitigate the risks of our increasing reliance on digital connection.
The right to disconnect: why leaders should encourage employees to unplug
What is the right to disconnect? The term means exactly what it sounds like—your employee’s right to shut off work after hours without fear of repercussion. As Fast Company points out, legislation is mounting in support of an employee’s right to not be available off the clock in France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, and elsewhere. The European Union (EU) defines the right to disconnect as “a worker’s right to be able to disengage from work and refrain from engaging in work-related electronic communications, such as emails or other messages, during non-work hours.” What do “working hours” look like as the line between home life and work life blurs?
Should you only give your coworkers feedback to their face?
If a coworker had feedback for you, would you rather they say it to your face, or do you prefer to receive it anonymously? Today’s debate challenges you to think again about the best way to critique your colleagues.
Should your company offer unlimited time off? Pros and cons to consider
Your employees might love their jobs, but here’s the truth: They still want (and deserve) some time off the clock.
Design your ideal workweek and do more of what you love
Use our templates to manage your energy levels and minimize those slumps.