Culture Edit: Cover Culture, Alumni’s, Substack, Speaker Mania and the Perfect Meal

Week of June 24, 2024

Chad Strickland

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Nikki Strickland

Jun 25, 2024

Is a “covering culture” undermining your organization’s well-being efforts?

Covering is downplaying cultural norms (particularly in minorities) in order to fit into perceived corporate culture. We talked about this extensively with Bem Joiner in Episode 047 of the Culture Edit. In that chat, you hear how Atlanta is a city where this perceived activity isn’t necessary due to its racial makeup – a provoking conclusion.

5 reasons why companies should launch an alumni network

One of the signs of a truly great culture is the number of returning “boomerang” employees you have. Developing an active alumni network is a smart way to build that potential funnel of talent.

Leaders Need to Reframe the Return-to-Office Conversation

Think about it: have you ever responded positively to anything that was “mandated” to you?

Microsoft employees’ cybersecurity contributions will factor into their pay

The best way to get attention to the issue for sure.

A four-day workweek is Gen Z’s new must-have from employers

It’s perhaps THE expectation of a generation of workers to come.

‘We’re all just fumbling around’: Advertising on Substack remains a Wild West for brands

As mentioned on last week’s Culture Edit Podcast, there’s a lot of opportunity in Substack right now.

Living Out Loud, Headphones Nowhere to Be Found

In a restaurant in NYC or walking down the Beltline in Atlanta – the ultimate “it’s all about me” statement.

When You Can’t Stand the Sound of Chewing (or Crunching, or Sniffling)

Misophonia is an actual syndrome – finally validation!