Two Companies, One Job: Plural Employment
More than one employer is the norm for gig workers. What if it were the norm for everyone? As AI…
6 Lessons from Clarity on Rethinking Japan’s Gender Inequality
…about the gender, they wanted the outcome, the value.” Not once did “work–life balance,” “women’s rights,” or “D&I” enter the conversation. By keeping those trigger words off the table, Furuya…
To Agree or Disagree? That Is the Cofounder Question
Will starting a business with a friend ruin your relationship or make it stronger? Henrik Bergqvist shares his experience cofounding Pickit with his best friend Mathias Bjorkholm.
One Day at a Time: Rethinking Motivation for the Disabled and Depressed
Does motivation mean the same thing for everyone? Or is it possible that people facing adversity might benefit from a different perspective?
Ikea Assembles a New Model to Elevate Japan’s Gender Equality
Ikea’s gender inclusivity initiatives are a prime example of how a decision NOT to compromise on a core mission can create lasting impact.
Combat Cabin Fever with an Engineer’s Guide to Mindfulness
COVID-19’s unexpected disruptions may need solutions from unexpected places. Chade-Meng Tan’s book Search Inside Yourself offers meditation advice from a former Google engineer. What could be more unexpected than that?
IBM’s COVID-19 Strategy: A Corporate Culture of Agility, Technology, and Clarity
What’s left of corporate culture when COVID-19 scatters employees away from the office? IBM shares how its core values are tested for agility and growth in these trying times.
The COVID-19 World of Toyota Kaizen: Discard, Replace, or Continue
enable even factory-based employees to work from home, not just for social distancing, but as a means of actually improving productivity and work–life balance. How do you plan to balance…
3 Principles for the New Age of Work-Life Integration
to both work and home life. Especially for teens. Teens, in particular, are facing the reality of work–life integration, as they stand on the brink of joining the global workforce…
From Tokyo IT Guy to Niigata Townie: A Story of Entrepreneurial Impact in the Country
Is entrepreneurship in rural areas still a feasible business model? If your goals include collaboration and social impact, absolutely.