Ideas Made to Matter Labor

Why this Labor Day Is different

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This Hot Labor Summer, workers are demanding not just increased wages, but what labor expert Thomas Kochan calls “a new social contract.”

Sep 1, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Data

Gen Z and beyond: Cultivating future leaders in data

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Here’s how SAIC put a specific plan in place to hire, train, and promote Gen Z data professionals.

Aug 16, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Leadership

How continuous learning keeps leaders relevant in the age of AI

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Thriving in a work environment facing rapid change requires more than expertise. To distinguish yourself as a leader, cultivate the ability to extract and transfer learning.

Aug 9, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Organizational Culture

How to harness the strategic power of a workforce ecosystem

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Workforce ecosystems tap into the power of people, partners, and technologies, but they can be tricky to manage. This orchestration framework can help.

Aug 1, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Future of Work

How to implement a 4-day workweek

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Author Andrew Barnes explains the benefits of a workweek with 100% of normal pay, 80% of typical work hours, and 100% productivity.

Jul 31, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Organizational Culture

A manager’s guide to leading purpose-driven organizations

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A roundup of actionable steps and useful advice from MIT Sloan to help managers lead purpose-driven organizations.

Jul 18, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Organizational Culture

3 traits of a winning management system

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A successful management system requires a developmental mindset, social circuitry, and a leader who prioritizes creativity.

Jul 11, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Organizational Culture

Don’t miss these 3 opportunities to improve work culture

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Machine learning, hybrid work, and even layoffs can offer companies a chance to promote a positive work culture.

Jun 20, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Operations Management

The 4 essential choices in a good jobs system

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A good jobs system prioritizes customers and is designed to maximize employees’ productivity, motivation, and contributions.

Jun 6, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

Blue Bottle Coffee’s CEO on oat milk and innovation

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Blue Bottle CEO Karl Strovink talks about celebrating innovation, getting barista buy-in, and making the switch to oat milk.

Jun 1, 2023
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