Unsatisfying work is literally making people ill, says Scott Sonenshein, co-author of Joy at Work with Netflix organization queen Marie Kondo. He says research proves joy at work does not have to be an oxymoron. He explains why we need to tap into intrinsic motivators instead of free snacks or ping-pong tables. And he shares why leaders play a critical role creating joy at work.

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Data from 20,000 employees reveals nearly two-thirds have no sense of community at work — and that was before the pandemic. Christine Porath, author of Mastering Community and Master Civility, makes a compelling argument for why community is worth investing in at work and tells us about six pillars of community that will make an impact.

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The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Despite being more than 500 years old, it is leading the way in higher education. We asked Moira Fischbacher-Smith, vice principal of Learning and Teaching, about their strategy to create more inclusive learning environments and how it’s making an impact.

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When do meetings do more harm than good? Benjamin Laker, author and professor of leadership at Henley Business School, led research around the effectiveness of meetings and meeting-free workdays. He also studied the four-day work week and suggests we reframe how we think about the workplace now that most meetings are hybrid.

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What does it mean when you buy a carbon neutral product? Sheri Hickok, CEO of Climate Impact Partners, helps us understand what makes something carbon neutral and busts some myths about carbon reduction. She simplifies complicated concepts like how to measure carbon and shares how her team’s work fits into bigger picture efforts to address climate change.

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