Darienne Stiyer

Nov 4, 2024 | welcometothejungle.com | Darienne Stiyer |Kim Cunningham

Lunch breaks are more than just a pause for food—they’re a much-needed respite from the demands of the workday and an opportunity to recharge. Whether it’s grabbing a salad from Sweetgreen, a sandwich from Pret, or microwaving last night’s leftovers, everyone has their preferred way of spending this midday break. But for many employees, especially in office settings, navigating the social expectations around lunch can cause a surprising amount of stress.

Oct 22, 2024 | welcometothejungle.com | Darienne Stiyer

“A whole lot of women out here are not aspiring to be humble.” These words from Vice President Kamala Harris, in her recent podcast appearance on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy, have sparked widespread discussion on the double standards women face when projecting confidence. While confidence is often celebrated in men, women who display assertiveness or ambition in leadership roles are frequently met with criticism or labeled as arrogant.

Mar 13, 2024 | welcometothejungle.com | Darienne Stiyer

Promotions are typically seen as recognition for excellent work and a way to solidify someone’s place within a company. But that might not be the case anymore, according to a recent ADP Research Institute study. The HR and payroll company found that within a month after a first promotion, 29% of people left their employer compared to only 18% had no promotion occurred.

Jun 28, 2023 | welcometothejungle.com | Darienne Stiyer

Seeking out candidates who will fit in with a company’s culture has been popular with recruiters in recent years. The concept of a “corporate culture” emerged among psychologists and other academics in the 1980s. The idea took off in the latter part of the decade after business leaders such as Lou Gerstner, the chief executive of IBM, cited culture as key to successfully bringing the company back from the brink of ruin.