Misinformation ain’t just a politics/social media issue. It’s a big work issue.
Work is largely about power and control, and those things provide powerful incentives for lying. Continue Reading
Incentives
Most managers ain’t gonna do jack shit without incentives, honestly
Why would a manager care about “contagion” and “mood management” if he’s got a mile-long to-do list? Continue Reading
Stop spending on wellness initiatives and make my job more secure?
Job security and steady income helps with our health. Continue Reading
What happens if the full-time job becomes a relic of the past?
What happens if the traditional concept of a “10-to-7” is over in 30 years? What does it mean for society, masculinity, etc.? Continue Reading
What if middle managers didn’t have to be direct reports themselves?
What if we created two distinct classes of managers, instead of pulling people in different directions? Continue Reading
Automation and greed
“New, value-add, less-monotonous jobs will be created!” Um. Will they, though? Continue Reading
The COVID-19 golden parachute index
When your stock drops to 14 cents for trading, I’m not sure you just justified a $6M trigger for yourself bonus-wise. But many get it. Continue Reading
The Blunder Years, Episode 11: Is work even psychologically safe?
When work is all-consuming or all-encompassing for a person, what might happen to them if they get laid off or the company fades away? Continue Reading