The Good Jobs Blog

Handprint’s field notes for purpose-driven companies and people about how to hire better, find meaningful work, and use business as a force for good.

Future of Work Maren Keeley Future of Work Maren Keeley

How The Pandemic Has Rewired Our Definition of Success

For many people, the last two years have been a grand experiment in what it looks like to work from anywhere. In the spring of 2020, we went from just 5% of people working remotely to more than 50% working from home (WFH), and it’s been holding steady since. This monumental shift has redefined what “normal” means and recalibrated our collective notion of what’s possible in relation to work.

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Job Seekers Cecilia Lopez Job Seekers Cecilia Lopez

Toxic Work Culture Is Driving The Great Resignation

The Great Resignation is still going strong, with millions of people across the US leaving their jobs every month. On January 11th, MIT Sloan released a study identifying toxic work culture as the leading cause behind this trend. If your company is experiencing high turnover, you may want to consider how to better promote DE&I, respect your employees, and set standards for ethical behavior.

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Employers Cecilia Lopez Employers Cecilia Lopez

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is an essential step toward a more equitable society - and it’s also good for companies. Building a diverse workforce improves the employee experience, increases engagement, and strengthens company performance. Diverse organizations are also more representative of the communities they engage with, enabling them to better serve their customers.

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