David Rice

Atlanta

Host at The People Managing People Podcast

Senior Editor at Black and White Zebra

Senior Editor of People Managing People. Long time journalist, writer and editor. Believer in remote work.

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1 week ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice |Lisa Steingold |Kim Behnke |Finn Bartram
Offsites Are the New Office: How to Drive Connection and Alignment in a Distributed World

3 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Jared Kleinert |David Rice

We're trying out transcribing our podcasts using a software program. Please forgive any typos as the bot isn't correct 100% of the time. Jared Kleinert: If you are remote, hybrid, distributed, if you want to keep talented people working at your company, you must plan team retreats. It is unavoidable for 99% of companies. David Rice: Welcome to the People Managing People podcast. We're on a mission to build a better world at work and help you create happy, healthy, and productive workplaces.
Case Study: How Akamai’s “FlexBase” Strategy Redefined the Employee Experience

4 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

At a glance: 100% of new hires cite flexibility as a key factor in joining 7x increase in job applications since launch 95%+ of roles eligible for flexible work 15 new global hiring markets added since implementation When Akamai Technologies introduced its “FlexBase” model in the wake of the pandemic, it wasn’t an emergency fix — it was an intentional evolution. "We weren’t solving a problem," says Anthony Williams, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer.
Talk HR to Me: Recognition, Boundaries, and Skill Development

1 month ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

Welcome to Talk HR to Me, a People Managing People advice column with Alana Fallis, VP, Head of People at Quantum Metric. Every two weeks, Alana digs into your pressing HR questions and provides advice that helps you navigate the stickiest of situations.
How Tone-Deaf Leadership Is Undermining Hybrid Work (And What to Do About It)

1 month ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Brian Elliott |David Rice

We're trying out transcribing our podcasts using a software program. Please forgive any typos as the bot isn't correct 100% of the time. Brian Elliott: The big shift that leaders have to make in their organizations both make flexibility work and to get the leverage they want out of generative AI tools is move away from those visual cues and into outcomes management. What are the goals we've got for our organization? What are our top three priorities? How are we gonna measure success?
Corporate Astrology or Secret Weapon? Why Top Recruiters Still Swear By Personality Tests

1 month ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

So you're interested in personality tests? I have a question for you before you read anything else on this page. Are you using the right one? That can be tough to answer, but if you're not happy with the results you've been getting, you may not be using the right assessment. With that in mind, we've created a different kind of assessment, one that looks at what you're seeking in a new hire and matches you to the assessment that best examines those traits or skills.
The Truth About Remote Work: It's Not the Distance, It's the Design

1 month ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

Key Takeaways Remote Work Reality Check: Engagement challenges in remote work stem from outdated leadership models and onboarding practices. Leaders must adapt strategies to meet the unique demands of remote teams. Design Matters for Engagement: Engaging remote teams isn't just tech; it's about thoughtful design in leadership and organizational practices that foster connection and collaboration.
Why Middle Managers Struggle-And How to Set Them Up for Success

1 month ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Chris Williams |David Rice

Why Middle Managers Struggle—And How to Set Them Up for Success The shift from managing individual contributors to overseeing other managers is one of the toughest transitions in leadership. Chris Williams, former Microsoft HR VP, explores why this change is so challenging and how organizations can better support these key leaders.
Is HR a Job in Politics?

2 months ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Enrique Rubio |David Rice

We're trying out transcribing our podcasts using a software program. Please forgive any typos as the bot isn't correct 100% of the time. Enrique Rubio: When you use something that is good, right? And you use it as a scapegoat for your own other incompetence, your corruption, how broken you are as a human being. And more sadly, when a large number of people think that's why they are struggling because of that scapegoat, then we're in a pretty bad place.
The Security Paradox: Why 2025's Workers Are Both Loyal and Flight Risks

2 months ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

Over the last 10 years, employee priorities have changed drastically. They’re often shaped by global events, technological advances, and changing perspectives on work itself. Where once people sought out soft benefits, quirky office perks and opportunities for advancement up the corporate ladder, in 2025, they’re after something different.