behavior-hack
The Shutdown Ritual
A 3-minute end-of-day ritual that reduces evening stress by 40%. No meditation required. Just a checklist.
Tareef Jafferi
A researcher and product builder dedicated to improving organizational outcomes. His work began during his time at MIT, where his research in people analytics revealed insights about how to improve employee wellbeing, happiness, and performance.
research-drop
The Friction Tax
Adding one extra step to a process cuts completion rates by 20%. Most HR programs have five extra steps baked in.
think-piece
Stop Measuring Engagement
Your engagement survey isn't measuring engagement. It's measuring how people feel about answering engagement surveys.
behavior-hack
The Two-Minute 1:1 Upgrade
One small change to your 1:1s that makes feedback feel safer. Takes two minutes. No training required.
research-drop
The 9x trust multiplier
Employees who give recognition are trusted 9x more than those who don't. The surprise: giving matters more than receiving.
habits
The smallest satisfying thing
Behavior change isn't about motivation. It's about design. Three times a week, get one evidence-based insight you can use immediately. Under 200 words. No fluff.