Great article from Dr. Arthur Brooks about finding happiness in changing employment and being adaptable in your career. "The happier you are outside of work, the happier you are likely to feel in work." theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/… #jobsatisfaction #careers #therightfit

This article has some great ideas for creating a really special #companyculture. A few highlights: A "learning stipend," flexible work policies for parents, and turning departures into celebrations of the great work the employee accomplished. ow.ly/Aun050OIhga

Labor market update from ERE.net - despite uncertainty, all major industries added jobs in April ere.net/articles/debun…

Great insights from the Gallup 2023 State of the Global Workplace Report, and strong confirmation that employee engagement rises when their human needs are being met and supported by their employers. ow.ly/cm9n50OSYW0 #futureofwork #workculture #therightfit

From the Gallup "State of the Global Workplace" webinar: the vital importance of workplace engagement and culture. gallup.com/learning/event… #workplaceculture #engagement #therightfit

If you're looking for content writers, graphic designers, or marketing analysts, we can connect you with amazing candidates! matchstickpeople.com #therightfit #houstonmarketers #companyculture

Hope everyone is enjoying a well-earned holiday!

In their 2023 State of the Global Workplace report, Gallup is seeing a rise in engaged employees worldwide. But 59% of employees are still "not engaged." How do we rethink work to help that 59% feel valued and fulfilled? gallup.com/workplace/3494…

"The hard part isn’t good ideas. It never has been. The hard part is choosing." seths.blog/2023/07/discer…

Honored to teach at the Prison Entrepreneurship Program's beautiful new Eastside HUB. These men have a hunger to grow and humility that is hard to find elsewhere. #prisonreform Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Stress is at an all-time high, and Gallup's polls found that work can be a significant contributor to stress levels – but engaged workers are less stressed than disengaged workers. ow.ly/wCJS50P2KJ8 #stress #futureofwork #engagement

Exciting to see #Houston at the center of #energytransition! ow.ly/ypMt50P2KPK

Building a healthy work culture from Forbes – great to see the growing focus on authentic workplace relationships. ow.ly/mrpS50P2L7Q #workculture #therightfit

Interesting discussion in this month's Bayou Business Download about seeing an easing up of inflation locally. Houston's overall inflation is at only 1.7%, compared to 10.2% a year ago. ow.ly/o84t50PmW1Z

"Talk to any talent acquisition leader and they will tell you that their goal is to get their team to a place where they are a strategic partner with the business." #therightfit ow.ly/3Vft50P2Lmf

Great write-up of Headspace CPO Karan Singh and his active, intentional work to build a healthy company culture. forbes.com/sites/kevinkru…

If your team needs support for projects in 2024, Matchstick is here for you. No matter the size of your project, we know an expert marketing contractor who's ready to join your team for three months, six months, or more. matchstickpeople.com

"Two months ago, that thing that happened, could you handle it better now? We’re able to build the habit of finding that staircase." Great wisdom from Seth Godin to keep in mind as we all plan for next year. ow.ly/5y1u50QfNmi

Interesting write-up of marketing trends to expect in 2024. ow.ly/iAOx50QfOwF

Happy New Year!