by jean | Apr 12, 2011 | One Opinion
I’d first heard about Zappos when an acquaintance I admired very much told me he was moving to Vegas to work for them. He was heading up a project to share their company culture with other companies. I learned that Zappos was becoming famous for its out-of-the-box...
by jean | Mar 25, 2011 | One Opinion
When I saw these videos detailing the creative process used at IDEO, I felt like testing it out right away. Doesn’t it seem like a terrific combination of work and fun? Watch how they revolutionized a grocery basket! [youtube JkHOxyafGpE] [youtube...
by jean | Feb 25, 2011 | One Minute Note
I was given notice at my nonprofit in January due to a union technicality. Much as I was assured that I was well loved and would be missed, I still had to hand in my key card. A week later, they asked me to return for a while to train the woman who replaced me....
by jean | Feb 24, 2011 | One Opinion
I’ve become fascinated with company culture and am learning whatever I can about what makes people happy to come to work. I came across this amazing lecture by Dan Pink – Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. It’s not just the lecture...
by jean | Jan 26, 2011 | One Opinion
I completed my weekly report just in time for the noon deadline when my boss asked me to meet him in his office. I entered and there was Harold from HR on my left and someone I’d never met – a union representative – on my right. Within moments, my life changed. My...
