The Tech Tribune recently recognized Kumanu as one of the best startups in Ann Arbor. World-class talent and investors ready to stimulate growth has put Ann Arbor on the map as a major tech hub. We are thrilled to be recognized alongside other startups leading the charge.
Continue readingKumanu Software Engineer John Holmes on Detroit, Happiness, and Kumanu
Ace software engineer John Holmes recently moved to Detroit, and he writes over at Hacker Fellows about how it has changed his outlook on routines, his career, and the dreaded Secretary of State office. “It has also helped me value the time I spend at home after work more.”
Continue readingDefining Work-Life Balance: Its History and Future
Defining work-life balance today is a complicated endeavor. The modern workforce is faced with a new set of rules, advanced technology, and a digital existence that is increasingly blurring the lines that define where work ends, and life begins. To look forward, let’s start at the beginning.
Continue readingThe Financial Benefits of Purpose-Driven Companies
Purpose-driven companies have one thing in common, according to organizational consultant and thought leader Simon Sinek. “If you go to work in a purpose-driven organization, you are a happier person … and you will go home happier.” But what, exactly, is a purpose-driven company? Is it as simple as it sounds?
Continue readingMeasuring Employee Engagement
After examining the ways 12 different companies are measuring employee engagement, one thing is clear: the traditional methods of measuring engagement are ineffective in the modern workplace. Employers come up short in two key areas, and this blog provides practical solutions to solve these problems.
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