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A Queensland farmer spent a decade saving to build a chapel for the Tongan workers who transformed her family's banana farm. Now 130 workers have a spiritual home on a hilltop with views across Cape York Peninsula.
Creativity isn't a rare gift reserved for the lucky few. Adobe's Executive Creative Director reveals how any organization can build a culture where everyone's ideas matter.
A new Wired investigation reveals how gay men in Silicon Valley have built powerful support networks that mirror other professional groups. The story celebrates mentorship while examining where networking meets ethical concerns.
A nurse-founded organization in the Netherlands ditched bureaucracy and let small teams of nurses make their own decisions. The result? Better care, happier workers, and a model now spreading to 24 countries.
New research reveals empathy isn't hardwired by gender—it's shaped by how we raise kids and treat each other. The findings could transform parenting, workplace culture, and how boys grow up.
After staff and patients raised concerns, an Australian hospital's maternity unit is implementing sweeping changes to improve workplace culture and patient care. All 14 recommendations from an independent review will be fully adopted.
When COVID-19 shut down their business overnight, one team discovered their secret weapon wasn't a backup plan—it was the psychological safety they'd built without realizing it. Here's how any worker can create that same foundation before crisis hits.
Top executives say innovation matters, but 90% admit they fail at it because employees fear making mistakes. Now forward-thinking companies are creating "fail-safe" cultures where smart risks get rewarded, not punished.
Deepinder Goyal is inviting former Zomato employees to return, acknowledging past workplace chaos while promising a more organized company culture. Over 400 people have already rejoined for second or third stints and are doing their best work yet.
Publishing platform Medium is letting employees take Friday off to participate in a nationwide strike, trusting them to make their own choices about civic engagement. CEO Tony Stubblebine says supporting workers' voices helps the company's mission thrive.
A growing network of educators across Europe, North America, and Asia has identified five concrete solutions to make academic workplaces healthier and more supportive. Their goal: keep talented researchers from leaving academia by fixing toxic cultures before it's too late.
A major telecommunications company just scored a near-perfect 99.56% rating for how it treats its employees, setting new standards for ethical AI use and workplace culture across Africa. Vodacom Group earned the continent's top employer certification for the third consecutive year, proving that prioritizing people pays off.
A plush horse toy accidentally sewn with a frown instead of a smile has become China's hottest seller ahead of Lunar New Year. The mistake turned into a viral sensation when workers said it perfectly captures their everyday feelings.
A comedian's parody of toxic managers guilt-tripping employees after vacation struck a nerve online. Career experts say simple preparation can help workers take time off without the guilt.
A senior banking executive learned the hard way that employee resistance isn't something to avoid—it's intelligence about what makes ideas actually work. Her billion-dollar lesson changed how she leads innovation today.
A manufacturing mistake turned a Lunar New Year plush toy into an internet sensation. The horse's upside-down mouth accidentally created a crying expression that perfectly captures how young Chinese workers feel right now.
A factory worker accidentally sewed a toy horse's smile upside down, creating a frowning face that perfectly captures how millions of workers feel. Now the "crying horse" is selling out across China as the Year of the Horse begins.
A groundbreaking Australian study reveals the exact strategies that make managers say yes to remote work requests. The best news? Parents and non-parents have equal chances when they frame their pitch correctly.
Delta Airlines just handed out $1.3 billion in profit sharing checks to its employees, giving workers up to five weeks of extra salary. It's the largest payout in the airline industry and continues Delta's tradition of sharing success with the people who make it happen.
The workers who don't quite fit in with company culture might actually be the secret sauce for innovation and success. New research shows that moderate misfits bring fresh thinking and problem-solving skills that conformist cultures desperately need.