Reset Work

The handbook for this new era of business doesn’t exist.

We’re all drafting our own as we go along—and now we’d like to start doing so together.

Sign up for our free email newsletter about navigating remote work, reopening safely, and resetting practices for the long-run.

“Important lessons for the chaos of now from those who trod these paths before - from Kevin Delaney's provocative and useful new newsletter - @resetwork and wisdom from @DorisKearnsGoodwin”
— Judy Samuelson
“Kevin Delaney's interviews in Reset are a must-read.”
— Fortune
“If you're looking for a handbook for managing oneself or one's team in coherence with the challenges and opps ahead of us (#covid, #climate, the reinvention of #capitalism) you'd be well served to sign up for ResetWork by the brilliant @delaney”
— Micah Kotch
“So many good tips on making remote/hybrid working effective backed by decades of research as we are approaching the #COVID19 1 year mark from ⁦@HarvardHBS⁩ prof”
— Rita Meyerson, Ed.D.

Archive

Hybrid work best practices, cognitive fog

Hybrid work best practices, cognitive fog

Stanford's Nicholas Bloom on how to make hybrid work arrangements successful, and the latest news on the economy, executive pay, Amazon, worker job descriptions, and tips for managing yourself and others.

April 18, 2021
What research says about how to make hybrid work succeed

What research says about how to make hybrid work succeed

Stanford's Nicholas Bloom says companies should adopt centralized hybrid work approaches.

April 18, 2021
'The Scout Mindset' by Julia Galef: How to make better decisions

'The Scout Mindset' by Julia Galef: How to make better decisions

In her new book, Julia Galef argues that we should strive to approach the world as a military scout might, with “the motivation to see things as they are, not as you wish they were"—and she offers tools for doing so more consistently.

April 16, 2021
Vacation-palooza, where leadership fails Black workers, rats return

Vacation-palooza, where leadership fails Black workers, rats return

Anticipating a vacation crush this summer, a look at race and the return to workplace, and other updates to help you manage yourself, your team, and your organization.

April 11, 2021
Chad Sanders on where businesses are failing Black workers

Chad Sanders on where businesses are failing Black workers

The author of "Black Magic" says there needs to be a "redistribution of ownership and leadership across the tops of these companies."

April 10, 2021
Is business war? 'The Art of Business Wars' by David Brown

Is business war? 'The Art of Business Wars' by David Brown

A new book, from the host of the popular “Business Wars” podcast, contends that all business is battle. It sparkles with tales of American business adventure, relayed by a skilled storyteller.

April 9, 2021
Remote-first with Quora’s CEO, political silence, summer travel

Remote-first with Quora’s CEO, political silence, summer travel

Quora's Adam D'Angelo on why he won't go to the office more than once a month. How big American companies are finding it hard to speak out on political issues. And why summer travel is still up in the air.

April 4, 2021
How to make a remote-first approach work

How to make a remote-first approach work

A Q&A with Quora CEO Adam D’Angelo about the tech company's detailed approach to becoming a remote-first organization.

April 4, 2021
'The CEO Test' by Adam Bryant & Kevin Sharer: How to improve your leadership game

'The CEO Test' by Adam Bryant & Kevin Sharer: How to improve your leadership game

The recent book by Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer, the former CEO of Amgen, is a structured collection of anecdotes and quotes for leaders or people who aspire to lead companies in the future.

April 2, 2021
The problem with resumes, overwork, crying with colleagues

The problem with resumes, overwork, crying with colleagues

Removing bias from hiring and opening up job opportunities to people who might not traditionally have had access to them are critical parts of resetting how organizations operate.

March 28, 2021
Rethinking the resume is a key to fair hiring

Rethinking the resume is a key to fair hiring

A Q&A with Frida Polli, CEO and co-founder of pymetrics, which uses behavioral science and artificial intelligence to reduce bias in hiring.

March 28, 2021
'Remote Work Revolution' by Tsedal Neeley: Getting remote work right

'Remote Work Revolution' by Tsedal Neeley: Getting remote work right

Researchers have been studying remote work since well before the pandemic. Tsedal Neeley, a Harvard Business School professor, is among them. In her new book, she presents best practices for remote-work arrangements.

March 26, 2021
Reset: Compensation myths, March Madness, vocal naps

Reset: Compensation myths, March Madness, vocal naps

A look at research related to how pay is decided, and what could make that more fair. Plus a speed round of what businesses are planning for the return to the office.

March 21, 2021
The myths about why we're paid what we are, and how to fix them

The myths about why we're paid what we are, and how to fix them

Sociologist Jake Rosenfeld argues that it’s a fruitless effort to measure an individual worker’s performance in most jobs, because their contribution is so interlinked with that of others.

March 21, 2021
'Listen Like You Mean It' by Ximena Vengoechea: Tactics for listening better

'Listen Like You Mean It' by Ximena Vengoechea: Tactics for listening better

Vengoechea, a user interaction and market research manager at Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, details tactics we can deploy in our own professional and personal relationships.

March 19, 2021
How to design hybrid offices, employers providing vaccines, lockdown weight gain

How to design hybrid offices, employers providing vaccines, lockdown weight gain

How offices should be configured, given flexible and hybrid work approaches, still largely lacks definition. Meanwhile, even if companies won’t require vaccination, they can still help their employees with it.

March 14, 2021
How to design hybrid offices

How to design hybrid offices

NYU's Anne-Laure Fayard on how offices should be reconfigured, given flexible and hybrid work approaches.

March 13, 2021
'Just Work' by Kim Scott: How to recognize and eliminate workplace injustice

'Just Work' by Kim Scott: How to recognize and eliminate workplace injustice

The author of 'Radical Candor' has practical advice for fighting bias, prejudice, and discrimination at work.

March 12, 2021
What comes after survival mode, the case for walking, a place called Remote

What comes after survival mode, the case for walking, a place called Remote

It’s time to be deliberate about what comes after the survival mode many of us have been in. The success of our team leaders over the next 12 months will determine all of our success at work and—to a greater degree than we might like to admit—our happiness at work and outside of it.

March 7, 2021
'Futureproof' by Kevin Roose: How to avoid being made obsolete by automation

'Futureproof' by Kevin Roose: How to avoid being made obsolete by automation

New York Times tech columnist Kevin Roose explores what humans can do better than even the most advanced AI in his book 'Futureproof.'

March 5, 2021
Reset: A coming “cleanup phase,” the science of Zoom fatigue, working from bed

Reset: A coming “cleanup phase,” the science of Zoom fatigue, working from bed

Frances Frei and Anne Morriss, authors of a 2020 book called Unleashed, shared thoughts on how to build trust at work amid this crisis.

March 1, 2021
How to have candid conversation about race at work

How to have candid conversation about race at work

A new book by Harvard social psychologist Robert Livingston aims to show people “how to turn difficult conversations about race into productive instances of real change.”

February 26, 2021
Reset: Tactics for fighting burnout, the cost of virtual-first, year two of Zoom fashion

Reset: Tactics for fighting burnout, the cost of virtual-first, year two of Zoom fashion

A data scientist on how to address burnout and communications challenges, and a look at the financial cost of going "virtual first."

February 21, 2021
Prepare for 'massive job turnover' when the crisis stabilizes

Prepare for 'massive job turnover' when the crisis stabilizes

Stefanie Tignor, Humu’s head of data science and insights, on workers' mindset right now and how burnout will eventually lead people to leave.

February 20, 2021
Book Briefing on Bill Gates and 'How to Avoid a Climate Disaster'

Book Briefing on Bill Gates and 'How to Avoid a Climate Disaster'

While some critics will challenge his assumptions, Gates’ framework for assessing what should be prioritized is useful.

February 19, 2021
Page 1 of 4 Older Posts →
Reset Work

About. Reset Work is about managing yourself, your team, and your business in this challenging moment and beyond. It's an independent media organization led by Kevin J. Delaney, a cofounder of Quartz and former editor at The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. You can contact us at hi@resetwork.co

Reset Work © 2021 Privacy Policy
Facebook Twitter
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy