At PI, we pride ourselves on being high achievers no matter the circumstances. But 2020 has challenged even the most resilient, hard-driving organizations. We’re no exception.
Jackie Dube · 5 min read
You may have heard that we’re dealing with “unprecedented times.” And while that’s become a bit of a cliché, for those navigating full-time remote work for the first time, this truly is uncharted territory.
Dana Auten · 6 min read
Conflict can be beneficial, so long as it’s healthy. As CEOs and their teams prepare for the next 12 months, here’s one of the biggest hurdles they’re looking to overcome.
David Silbert · 2 min read
Much like the current economic recovery, remote work sentiment during COVID-19 has taken on something of a “W” shape. Many organizations have navigated peaks and valleys since leaving their offices indefinitely in March. Some have returned in partial capacity; others have continued to work primarily from home, and many have redrawn their policies altogether. One…
Andrew Barks · 6 min read
Your core values are vital to keeping your business afloat during difficult times. Here are three ways to reinforce core values on your distributed team.
Melissa Perry · 7 min read
Yon is a co-founder of HomployeeHub, the remote work experts that help teams re-connect through virtual hosted live events and remote-work gift bundles. Over the last six months, the corporate world has been forced to conduct a profound operational experiment. The Great Remote Work Experiment, as it’s been dubbed, forced a sudden and total shift to…
Yon Abad · 7 min read
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Erin Balsa · 1 min read
There’s an inherent sensitivity to business intelligence, no matter the organization. So what constitutes “responsible usage” is a point of constant discussion. Still, Amazon’s recent job posting soliciting two Intelligence Analysts who would have access to “actionable intelligence” raised some eyebrows. That access would include “sensitive topics that are highly confidential, including labor organizing threats…
Oz Guner · 4 min read
If there’s one thing great leaders have in common, it’s self-awareness. Here’s how to leverage your strengths and find new ways to grow.
David Silbert · 7 min read
As a people manager, it’s important that you foster a culture of inclusivity. Here’s how you can be inclusive of gender and pronouns at work.
Maya Rittmanic · 6 min read
When looking to take action on DEI, it’s easy for funding to bottleneck progress. Here are some cost-effective ways you can make an impact.
David Silbert · 6 min read
Many of us are just casually familiar with the concept of “upskilling.” You’ve run across it on LinkedIn, or heard it mentioned in a webinar. It feels a little like a buzzword—a term with more style than substance. But here’s the thing: Upskilling is vital to highly functioning, cohesive teams. Developing new skills because you’re…
Andrew Barks · 5 min read
This article serves as a guide to help ensure the best possible results when using the PI software. Some companies have heightened IT or email security policies (typically, but not limited to banks, financial institutions, and other high-security firms) that require a few extra steps to avoid errors in the software, or prevent PI software-related…
What do the most cohesive teams have in common? They understand who they are—both as a work unit and a collection of personalities. Remote teams especially need to understand how different behavioral drives play into the cohesion of the whole. And it’s on remote leadership to recognize that during times of stress and uncertainty—such as…
Kim Pfluger · 6 min read
Great managers are constantly performing a high-wire act. They balance their people’s needs with a wide range of critical duties, often playing psychologist, strategist, and quality control specialist all at once. These managers are always striving for team cohesion. They’re also focusing on broader company goals and adhering to the stated mission—all of which becomes…
Andrew Barks · 7 min read