People Managing People

People Managing People, a part of BWZ Media, is a digital community and independent publication aimed at individuals in management and those dedicated to fostering positive workplace cultures. It serves as a resource for those passionate about building healthy and efficient work environments.

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Remote Work Requests Are a Warning-Here’s How to Respond

1 week ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Gleb Tsipursky

You open your email and your stress level spikes: it’s another email titled “Can I work from home tomorrow?” It’s one of several you received in the last month: a relentless march of requests for remote work that ask for one-off exceptions to your policy. This constant barrage isn't just a logistical headache. It's a flashing red warning light, signaling a deeper issue. Your employees aren’t buying into your company’s remote work policy.
Recruitment Archives

1 week ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice |Lisa Steingold |Kim Behnke |Finn Bartram
Employee Benefits in China: What Global Employers Need to Know in 2025

1 week ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Kim Behnke

Expanding your business into China offers enormous potential, but it also introduces complex responsibilities when it comes to employee benefits. Understanding how China’s benefit system works is essential for staying compliant, attracting top talent, and building a strong local presence. China’s system centers around mandatory statutory programs, most notably the Social Insurance System and Housing Provident Fund.
Competency-Based Performance Management: A Complete Guide

3 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Finn Bartram

Imagine two employees, both of whom are hitting their targets. However, one is coaching her teammates and thinking strategically, while the other is coasting. Under many performance systems, they’d both get the same score. Competency-based performance management offers a fairer solution. By shifting focus from tasks to behaviors, it helps managers give clearer feedback, and helps HR support real development.
Employee Benefits in Germany: What Global Employers Need to Know in 2025

3 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Kim Behnke

Expanding your business into Germany is an exciting opportunity, but understanding employee benefits in Germany is a new responsibility you can't overlook. Germany is renowned for its progressive approach to employee welfare, offering standards that often surpass those of countries like the Netherlands or Sweden. German employees enjoy robust health insurance, generous parental leave, and ample vacation time, reflecting societal values that prioritize work-life balance.
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.
Understanding the Workforce Through Employee Surveys - People Managing People

1 month ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Finn Bartram

Learn how to create effective employee surveys that inform initiatives to improve different aspects of your organization.
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.
16 Types Of Performance Appraisal And How To Use Them

1 month ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Finn Bartram

The type of performance appraisal you use can shape everything from employee engagement to leadership development to how confident managers feel about making compensation decisions. It’s not just about having a process in place, it’s about choosing one that actually supports the outcomes you care about (bonus if you can also make sure your performance management software can support the system you design). Over the years, I’ve worked with organizations that swear by a simple top-down review.