The “Strongest” Cultures May Actually Be The Weakest

REI, the beloved co-op known for its eco-friendly ethos and outdoor enthusiast culture, is facing a pivotal moment. The company has lost money for two consecutive years, with a staggering $311 million in the red in 2023 alone. As layoffs continue and management...

The Great Pay Reset: Wages Are Being Cut in Half

Bosses Are Finding Ways to Pay Workers Less There’s a major shift happening in the job market, and it’s turning everything we thought we knew about wages upside down. For years, we’ve believed that wages only go one way—up. That belief has been shattered....

The Inconvenient Truth About Wages and Company Culture

I never thought I’d read an article in the New York Times about “Economic Vibes,” but here we are.  We are currently experiencing a disconnect between the data and the vibes when it comes to the economy. Wage growth outpaced inflation in 2023, but that means little to...