Western civilisation – meaning what? Cultural circles and their influence on the approach to work
What exactly is Western civilisation, and how do different cultural circles influence the approach to work? We discuss Samuel Huntington’s perspective and how different civilisations shape attitudes to work.
Our surprises in multicultural cooperation: myths and how to debunk them
Multicultural cooperation is a great opportunity, but also a source of surprises and challenges. We debunk the most common cultural myths and show what working in diverse teams really looks like.
Mediation and facilitation in resolving trade union disputes – modern negotiation tools
Mediation and facilitation are modern negotiation tools that help resolve trade union disputes and prevent conflicts between management and unions from escalating. How they differ, what they bring and how to introduce them.
When does a company grow out of nappies – and when does it graduate?
A company’s development can be compared to the stages of human life – from birth and nappies, through school, to adulthood and maturity. What the company life cycle looks like and what each stage demands of the manager.
What is neurodiversity?
What is neurodiversity and why does it matter at work? Neurodiversity covers natural differences in how the brain works, such as ADHD, autism or dyslexia. Key definitions and how to create a work environment that supports everyone.
Cultural differences at work – how our everyday life is changing
Intercultural cooperation has become everyday reality for many organisations. How cultural differences – described in Geert Hofstede’s six dimensions – affect work in international teams, and how to turn them from a challenge into an advantage.
Loyalty games at work: between loyalty and loyalism
“Are you with us or against us?” In many organisations loyalty is the supreme value – but the line between loyalty and loyalism can blur, silencing feedback and poisoning teams from within.
Not a family, but a contract – and that’s a good thing!
Can you build relationships at work without emotional blackmail? Why a clear contract – not emotional closeness – gives real security and room to grow.
A boss is not a parent – mature leadership in times of transformation
“I did it for you, because I knew you’d find it difficult.” It sounds caring – but it may be a leadership style closer to parent–child than adult–adult. In times of transformation, the leader-guardian role becomes outdated.
A company is not a family. It’s something better: a team with rules
“We offer a family atmosphere” – once a magic phrase in job ads, today often read with irony. Why the myth of the company as a family is cracking, and what mature organisations offer instead.
Resenteeism – when you stay, but you’re no longer there
Not rebellion. Not escape. Staying with resentment – disappointment wrapped in silence. Everything seems to work, just on autopilot. How to spot resenteeism in your team and what a leader can do about it.
Diversity doesn’t sell? DEI: giving up or growing up?
In 2020 diversity was everywhere. Today it is increasingly disappearing from the radar. Is this the end of DEI – or a quieter, more real beginning?
Leaving a mark – the psychology of revenge quitting
Burnout is one thing. But more and more often we see resignations that are not an escape but a message – loud, emotional and very deliberate. The psychology of revenge quitting.
A story: the psychopath in a suit – a conversation overheard in a bar
Two women at the next table in a bar, talking about their director. A story about a psychopath in a suit – and what to do when your boss is one.
The master of intrigue – how a Machiavellian boss can break the most engaged people
Ania was an energetic project manager with a passion for her work – until a new boss arrived. A story of a Machiavellian leader, and how to make sure your next boss isn’t one.
A beautiful flower at the top, weeds below – the story of a narcissist at the top
A marketing department kept losing people and results kept falling. The board suspected quiet quitting. The real problem turned out to be a narcissist at the top.
The dark triad and recruitment
Hiring the wrong person is one of the most common recruitment mistakes – and not because of missing skills, but because of the wrong attitude and values. Candidates with dark triad traits often look competent, charismatic and confident at first.
The dark triad burns people out
78.3% of Poles reported symptoms of burnout in 2024. Behind many destructive workplace phenomena are people with dark triad traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy.
The dark triad of the human psyche: the narcissist, the Machiavellian and the psychopath at work
Have you ever met someone at work who seemed unmoved by others’ emotions, manipulated situations and constantly demanded attention? An introduction to the dark triad of personality at work.
How to tell intelligence from wisdom in recruitment: a guide for managers
In job interviews, managers often confuse intelligence with wisdom. Both are valuable, but they mean different things at work. How to recognise and distinguish them to make a conscious hiring decision.