Articles

The Three Pillars of Data-Driven P&C: The Metrics That Bridge Empathy and Economics

People & Culture often sits between empathy and economics, expected to care deeply, yet prove impact in hard numbers. This article introduces a practical framework that integrates objective, behavioral, and subjective data to diagnose organizational issues before they escalate. By connecting employee experience directly to execution and financial outcomes, P&C becomes a strategic early-warning system for leadership decisions.

The Performance Trap: Why your Core Business is Biased Against Diversity (And How to Fix It)

This article explains how to use Geoffrey Moore’s “Zone to Win” framework as a practical tool for building a diverse leadership pipeline. The author argues that a company's core business, or "Performance Zone," is structurally biased against diversity. The solution proposed is to leverage the "Incubation" and "Transformation" zones - which require non-traditional thinking and experimentation - as a dedicated "Diversity Talent Accelerator," creating an alternative proving ground for diverse talent to gain leadership experience and rise within the organization.

Changing HR Practices: The Evolution of People & Culture

As HR practices continue to change, People & Culture as a function is becoming more important than ever. Learn how People & Culture helps employees to thrive in high-growth, start-up environments, in our interview with Rachel Korb.

Regenerative workplaces: Going beyond sustainability!

In this article, we explore what it truly means to be a regenerative workplace. In short, it’s a holistic approach to leadership, collaboration, and processes that nurture people, business, society, and the planet. Discover how HR can take practical, proactive steps toward creating more human and diverse workplaces, where employees thrive, innovation flourishes, and the positive impact of the business extends far beyond the organization itself.

Happiness at Work: How to Create a Work Culture of Engagement

In this article, Lars Kure Juul walks you through why ensuring happiness at work is of utmost importance and examines strategies that facilitate a work culture of well-being, engagement, and high performance.

Forcing everyone back at the office? You might want to think again!

As the debate around returning to the office heats up, many companies are questioning whether in-person work really boosts culture, productivity, and performance - or if a flexible, hybrid setup might be the better long-term solution. This article explores the latest research, company concerns, and why a one-size-fits-all approach may no longer make sense in the evolving world of work.

Growing, Nurturing, and Sustaining Company Culture for Long-Term Success

In this article, Session CEO Pernille Hippe Brun shares a strengths-based approach to understanding and developing company culture. Learn how to identify cultural strengths, embed values in daily practices, and create a sense of belonging across locations. Includes core elements to guide your cultural work.

Retention: How To Keep Great Talent Onboard

Retention is an important factor in safe-keeping your organization. In a time where the war for talent is a given, we must employ cohesive retention strategies, prioritize talent development, create magnetic working cultures - and listen attentively to the needs and wants of employees.

Recruiting in The 21st Century: What You Need to Know

In this article, you’ll learn about evolving recruitment and talent acquisition strategies: the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process, how to optimize your employer branding, why inclusive recruitment matters, and how to make your organization’s DEI initiatives count.