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Ford’s Marina Pearce, PhD on Leveraging Behavioral Science to Translate People Strategy into Action
Posted by Liz Fosslien
To drive lasting change, leaders need to inspire action at every level of an organization. That’s no easy feat. On a recent webinar, our CEO Laszlo Bock spoke with Marina Pearce, PhD, Global Head of Talent Analytics at Ford Motor Company, to discuss how leaders can leverage behavioral science to achieve their most important goals. […]
Read moreSilicon Valley Bank Financial Group’s Chris Edmonds-Waters on How HR Can Pave the Way for What’s Next
Posted by Liz Fosslien
The future of work has never been more uncertain. On a recent webinar, our CEO Laszlo Bock spoke with Chris Edmonds-Waters, CHRO at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Financial Group, about how HR leaders can best support their people and plan for what’s next. Laszlo Bock (LB): What’s your top priority at SVB right now? Chris […]
Read moreYou’re Invited: Keeping your teams connected during change
Posted by Liz Fosslien
Change comes in many forms. From large-scale business transformation to dramatic, pandemic-induced shifts, what steps can leaders take to unite their people in the face of change —and to keep their most important business objectives on track? Join us for a candid conversation on Thursday, October 1st at 9am PT hosted by Vodafone CHRO Leanne […]
Read moreYou’re invited: How to turn strategy into action
Posted by Liz Fosslien
Join us for a live webinar Thursday, September 10th at 9am PT with Ford Head of Talent Analytics Marina Pearce, PhD and Humu CEO and co-founder Laszlo Bock
Read moreYou’re invited: What’s next? How HR can Pave the way
Posted by Liz Fosslien
Join us for a discussion on Wednesday, August 12th at 9am PT about how HR can pave the way forward, hosted by Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group Chief Human Resources Officer Chris Edmonds-Waters and our CEO Laszlo Bock.
Read more8 Ways the Humu Team is Investing in Their Well-Being During Quarantine
Posted by Emily Bock
Because of the pandemic, many people (myself included) have been looking for new strategies and activities to keep themselves happy and healthy. At Humu, we know that small actions can have a big impact on how we feel—and on how we make others feel. I decided to talk to eight members of the Humu team to hear what they’re doing to invest in their well-being during quarantine.
Read moreBlack Lives Matter
Posted by Humu Leadership Team
Black lives matter. In a time of crisis, we cannot stand idly by, either as a company or as individuals. Being an ally involves listening and learning—and taking action. Here are three things we're doing now.
Read moreCoronavirus and the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Posted by Liz Fosslien
Join Humu co-founder and CEO Laszlo Bock, Paradigm CEO and founder Joelle Emerson, and Paradigm Director Evelyn Carter, PhD this Wednesday, May 20th at 9am PT for a candid conversation on how the coronavirus pandemic and the rapid shift to remote is impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations.
Read more8 Remote Work Tips for Parents | Working from Home While Parenting
Posted by Annie Wickman
Eight science-backed tips to make working and parenting from home a little easier.
Read moreYou’re invited: A conversation with Laszlo Bock and Cass R. Sunstein
Posted by Liz Fosslien
How can business leaders and policymakers use behavioral science to combat the COVID crisis? Join Laszlo Bock and Cass Sunstein for a candid webinar conversation.
Read moreYour space, your work, your mental health
Posted by Jake Goldwasser
Being stuck at home can test the patience of introverts and extroverts alike. Here are six science-backed tips about how to stay sane in a homebound crisis by using your space to your advantage.
Read moreCOVID-19: We’re providing nudges to anyone who needs them
Posted by Liz Fosslien
At Humu, our mission is to make work better for everyone, everywhere. As part of that effort and in response to COVID-19, we’re going to start providing modified email nudges about working remotely or with distributed colleagues to our customers and anyone who wants them.
Read moreHow we’re responding to COVID-19
Posted by Laszlo Bock
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe, many organizations have already implemented unprecedented shifts in how they work. This is a historic time that requires all of us to be adaptable, resilient, and supportive of one another in the face of uncertainty. At Humu, we’ve made it a priority to do our part to […]
Read moreA New Look for Humu
Posted by Ben Huggins
Exciting news! We’re introducing new illustrations to help us better communicate in a clear, approachable way. Last year, our team ran research to evaluate the effectiveness of our old, fish-themed style. We loved the fish (and still do!) but it became clear that there was a mismatch between the perception of those fish illustrations and […]
Read moreWhat’s New at Humu – January 2020 Edition
Posted by Liz Fosslien
Welcome to 2020! We’re using the start of the new year, a natural reflection point, as a chance to look at how much we’ve grown since we first announced the Nudge Engine® a little over a year ago. (We encourage you to also set aside time to intentionally celebrate your wins. Research shows that people […]
Read moreCreating Community with a Global Team
Posted by Jake Goldwasser
At Humu, our mission is to make work better. And we don’t just mean better here in sunny California – we mean in every corner of the world. We also know that countries and regions have distinct work cultures, and that to deploy our technology globally, we need the help of locals everywhere. My background […]
Read moreWhat’s new at Humu—December 2019 Edition
Posted by Liz Fosslien
‘Tis the season for gifting! And as you might already know, one of the best things you can give your team is the gift of feedback (it’s a cliche for a reason). By outlining the specific steps someone can take to level up, you help them learn and grow—and set themselves up for long-term success. […]
Read moreSmall habits with huge impact: Don A. Moore
Posted by Cori Land
At Humu, our mission is to make work better, and we regularly get the chance to talk to inspiring minds in academia, business, and government. When we do, we ask questions that we hope will help everyone—everywhere—benefit and grow from the advice, routines, and practices these experts share. A few weeks ago, I was delighted […]
Read moreSmall habits with huge impact: Adam Grant
Posted by Liz Fosslien
At Humu, our mission is to make work better, and we regularly get the chance to talk to inspiring minds in academia, business, and government. When we do, we ask questions that we hope will help everyone—everywhere—benefit and grow from the advice, routines, and practices these experts share. Today, I’m delighted to speak with Wharton […]
Read moreLaVerne Council on authentic leadership and being “the first”
Posted by Liz Fosslien
Could the key to successful teamwork be… line dancing? When LaVerne Council’s team members kept butting heads, she decided to use line dancing as part of a team building activity. Initially, the experiment was a disaster. The team was wildly out of sync, and people constantly stepped on each other’s toes. But over time, they […]
Read moreSmall habits with huge impact: Katherine Milkman
Posted by Liz Fosslien
At Humu, our mission is to make work better, and we regularly get the chance to talk to inspiring minds in academia, business, and government. When we do, we ask questions that we hope will help everyone—everywhere—benefit and grow from the advice, routines, and practices these leaders share. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking […]
Read moreSmall Habits with Huge Impact: Cass R. Sunstein
Posted by Liz Fosslien
Welcome to the first in a series of interviews that will spotlight the wisdom and habits of some of the world’s most interesting people. At Humu, our mission is to make work better, and we regularly get the chance to talk to inspiring minds in academia, business, and government. When we do, we ask questions […]
Read moreAnnouncing Humu’s Advisors
Posted by Jessie Wisdom PhD
At Humu, our mission is to make work better with behavioral science, machine learning, and a little bit of love. To help us achieve that goal, we’re thrilled to formally announce Cass R. Sunstein, Adam Grant, Katherine Milkman, Ethan Burris, and Amy Wrzesniewski as Humu advisors that will be providing us with strategic advice and expert counsel.
Read moreAuthor and Professor Barry Schwartz on meaning and work
Posted by Liz Fosslien
We were lucky enough to have the Professor and best-selling author Barry Schwartz join our CEO Laszlo Bock a few weeks ago for a lunch-and-learn at the Humu offices. Here are a few highlights from the discussion.
Read moreHumu Turns Two: To Celebrate Your Culture, Let the Team Take Over
Posted by Liz Fosslien
On May 1st, a momentous thing happened… Humu turned two! To celebrate how far Humu has come—as a company, as a product, and as a team—we took to the Santa Cruz mountains for a day of cooking, collaborating, and competing. Even better, the whole event was self-planned.
Read moreOn the ‘Muve: Our new office
Posted by Liz Fosslien
We moved! To show you our new space—and the thought that went into designing it—we asked the team to share their favorite things about our new digs.
Read moreTalking Culture with Salesforce & Great Place to Work
Posted by Laszlo Bock
A few weeks back, as a part of Humu’s participation in the 2018 Dreamforce Conference in San Francisco, I got the chance to participate in a breakfast session with two people I admire: Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work and Jody Kohner, SVP of Employee Experience at Salesforce. Over breakfast with more than […]
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