research-drop
The Peak-End Rule
People don't remember experiences as averages. They remember the peak moment and how it ended. This changes everything about how you design employee experiences.
engagement
research-drop
The 70% Rule
Managers account for 70% of the variance in team engagement. Not culture. Not perks. Not mission statements. The person running the weekly standup.
research-drop
The Alignment Gap Is Growing
Mentions of misalignment in employee feedback rose 149% year over year. The problem isn't engagement. It's that people are engaged in different directions.
research-drop
The Progress Principle
Teresa Amabile analyzed 12,000 diary entries and found small wins beat everything else for motivation. Not bonuses, not praise, not strategy. Progress on meaningful work wins.
think-piece
Your Annual Survey Is a Rearview Mirror
Annual engagement surveys tell you what people felt six months ago. By the time you act, the disengaged have already left and the engaged have started questioning. What if the timing is the problem?
behavior-hack
Use the Fresh Start Effect Before It Fades
New Year's motivation isn't just psychological folklore. Research shows people are 3x more likely to pursue goals on temporal landmarks. Here's how to capture that energy for your team before it disappears.
think-piece
Stop Measuring Engagement
Your engagement survey isn't measuring engagement. It's measuring how people feel about answering engagement surveys.