Stepping off the plane at the Logan Airport in Boston, I carried more than just my luggage. I brought with me the hopes of my family, a mix of excitement and anxiety, with no clear map to guide me. I grew up in a small town in southern China, where college degrees were as rare as snow. My father worked in construction, and my mother moved between restaurant jobs. When that plane ticket landed in my hands, I knew it was my chance to rewrite the script.
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A Deep Dive on How Clarity Drives Workplace Excellence
Clarity in the workplace isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a fundamental driver of employee experience. When employees clearly understand their goals and expectations, they tend to be more engaged, productive, and successful. Research backs this up: Gallup finds that “knowing what is expected” – essentially having clarity in one’s role – is strongly linked to higher productivity and safer workplaces. And this doesn’t just boost day-to-day efficiency; it can also impact financial performance. One study found that organizations with a strong sense of purpose and clear direction achieved up to 7.6% higher annual stock returns.
Making an Impact This Earth Day: Dan Whelan
In honor of Earth Day, we went behind the scenes with Dan Whelan, UX Designer at HubSpot, who has committed to sustainability at home and at work. Take a look at the Q&A to learn about all the changes Dan has made in his life, how he thinks the UX team can contribute to our goals and his advice for HubSpotters.
Data Stewardship Meets Sustainability with Xiaoxi O’Beirne
Taking responsibility for how we handle our customers’ data is critical for our ability to help them grow better, and build and maintain trust. In honor of Earth Day, Xiaoxi O’Beirne discusses how, as a Legal Program Manager, she works cross-functionally to deliver sustainable and durable governance practices.
Future-Proofing for Our Planet with Diana Tovar
If we want to build a company that’s around for generations, we have to build resilience and future-proof our business. Our Sustainability team ensures that HubSpot’s product and offices are operating efficiently with the planet in mind, all while encouraging and supporting HubSpotters in doing their part.
HubSpot’s Blueprint for Flexible Work
At HubSpot, hybrid work started before it was mainstream. We realized early on (yes, before the pandemic) that we can better solve for the customer by creating an environment where employees can be productive beyond the office, cover multiple time zones, and establish work-life harmony in the process – and we’re still seeing the benefits. Rather than force a “one-size-fits-all” format for getting work done, our employees experience “one-size-fits-one”, having the option to work from the location that drives their best work. That’s the power of our hybrid strategy: one choice a year – @home, @office or @flex.
Boosting Your Company Image When Attracting New Hires
Attracting top talent is critical for the success of any business, and a positive company image plays a significant role in this process. Boosting your company image to attract new hires involves building a strong employer brand, enhancing your online presence, offering competitive benefits, creating a positive work environment, leveraging employee advocacy, and engaging with … Read more
Struggling to Concentrate? How to Stay Motivated During Long Study Sessions
Staying focused during long study sessions can be tough. It’s easy to get distracted or feel overwhelmed by the amount of material you need to cover. However, with the right strategies, you can improve your concentration and make the most of your study time. Create a Productive Study Environment A good study environment is essential … Read more
Best Careers for People With Physical Disabilities
Many individuals with disabilities seeking employment often inquire about the optimal jobchoices and the most lucrative positions. The straightforward response is that individuals withdisabilities can excel in a wide range of similar roles. Certain occupations may better suit individual talents and capacities based on whether oneexperiences a physical, mental, learning, or sensory disability. Despite the … Read more
5 Skills to Succeed in Internal Communications
Effective internal communications serve as the cornerstone for cultivating workplace culture. Aculture is enhanced when information flows openly, clearly, and transparently, fosteringemployee trust. This trust forms a solid groundwork for other key components of a robustworkplace culture to flourish. When employees feel confident that they receive information promptly, openly, and truthfully,they are more likely to … Read more