A different approach—one that I have introduced at both Deloitte and Cisco—starts with the individual, and the need for space. It’s called a check-in. Here’s what one looks like. Each week, a team ...

Professionals often take pride in working long hours. Others work excessive hours because their supervisors reward only those who are always at work. Data from Clockify, a time tracking software ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the psychology of leadership, tech and entrepreneurship. To be sure, there’s no shortage of people struggling with ...

Companies are always looking for ways to boost employee performance and financial success. One widely used strategy centers around improving employee engagement. The belief is that nurturing engaged, ...

One of my favorite quotes about entrepreneurship comes from Lori Greiner: “Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40 hours a week." Why do we do this? Many entrepreneurs ...

Microsoft has started firing its low-performance workers – some without severance — as the tech firm takes a more aggressive ...