The Keeper Test: How Netflix Decides to Fire Someone

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What is the Netflix Keeper Test? How can it provide a measure for deciding what employees should be retained and who should be let go? The Keeper Test is a measure used by managers at Netflix to regularly reassess every employee on their teams. If a person said they were leaving for another job, you ask yourself if you would fight to keep them. If you wouldn’t, you should consider firing them. Read on for more about the Netflix Keeper Test and how it works.

Unlimited Vacation Policy: Does It Actually Work?

Unlimited Vacation Policy: Does It Actually Work?

What is an unlimited vacation policy? Does it make employees work more or do they take advantage and disappear for long periods? Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, focuses on work quality over quantity. In keeping with that philosophy, an unlimited vacation policy allowed employees to take off time as they desired as long as they’re getting what they need to do done. Keep reading for more about the unlimited vacation policy at Netflix, as shared by Reed Hastings in No Rules Rules.

Creative Introverts Are Critical for Your Organization

Creative Introverts Are Critical for Your Organization

Is creativity more common in introverts? How can your organization cultivate and benefit from creative introverts? Creative introverts benefit from solitude and intense concentration. Moving away from a focus on collaborative environments can bring out the creativity that may be seen more often in introverted people. Keep reading for more about creative introverts and what they offer.

Psychological Safety at Work Leads to Better Results

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What is psychological safety at work? How can you cultivate it and why is it important? Psychological safety at work is the trust that allows teams to do their best work. People are able to have productive conflicts and discussions without it bleeding over into a personal relationship conflict. Read on for more about psychological safety at work and how to create it.

MBO Process: Leading With Goals, Not Rules

MBO Process: Leading With Goals, Not Rules

What is the MBO process? How can providing goals give employees flexibility to shape their own work? The MBO process, also known as management by objectives, is a management style in which employees have goals mapped to organizational priorities. The employee then gets to determine how they want to achieve those goals. Read on for more about the MBO process and how it is used at Netflix.

The Culture Map: How to Use This Tool at Work

The Culture Map: How to Use This Tool at Work

What is the culture map and how does Netflix use it? How can it help you better understand the different cultures of people you work with? A culture map is a tool that maps out key characteristics of a given culture. Understanding points of overlap and deviation help you communicate better across cultures. Read more about the culture map as a tool and how Netflix was able to use it successfully.

How to Find a Financial Advisor: Advice and Ideas

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Do you want to know how to find a financial advisor? What kind of advisor do you need and what factors should you consider? Figuring out how to find a financial advisor can be a challenge. You have to consider your needs as well as the different types of financial advisors. There are many financial advisors out there, and knowing how to find a financial advisor that’s right for you can make a huge difference in your business and investments. Keep reading to find out how to find a financial advisor.

Creative Workplace: Feedback Without Stifling

Creative Workplace: Feedback Without Stifling

Are you trying to build a creative workplace? Do you know how to support creativity while ensuring there’s feedback to make the work better? Building a creative workplace can be challenging. Ed Catmull offers some lessons from Pixar’s successes in Creativity, Inc. You need to ensure there’s feedback without stifling the creative process. Read more about feedback in a creative workplace.