Best of Company Culture — January 2025
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Work Chronicles·1y
(comic) Inside-the-box Brainstorming
A comic explores the concept of 'inside-the-box' brainstorming, focusing on workplace humor and the dynamics of team meetings. It is a light-hearted take designed to entertain and perhaps provide a fresh perspective on traditional brainstorming sessions.
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Hacker News·1y
Nobody Cares
The post is a strong critique on the pervasive lack of care in various aspects of society, from government services to everyday interactions. It highlights specific examples, like poorly designed bike lanes and unresponsive bureaucrats, to illustrate how minimal additional effort could vastly improve outcomes. The author expresses a longing for a community where people genuinely care, drawing comparisons to the higher standards observed in Japan and reminiscing about a past era in America post-WW2. The post ends on a reflective note about the challenges of fostering such a community in the current environment.
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Community Picks·1y
13 Things that Keep Us Motivated as Software Developers
A seasoned software developer reflects on 13 key factors that keep developers motivated. These include the joy of creating and evolving through coding, overcoming challenges, completing tasks, increasing self-worth and influence within a company, believing in the product, lucrative salaries, attractive perks, fear of job loss, respect from peers and managers, and working with wonderful colleagues. Identifying personal motivators can provide a source of continuous inspiration in the software development field.
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TechCentral·1y
Zuckerberg says companies need more ‘masculine energy’
Mark Zuckerberg, in a conversation with Joe Rogan, discussed the need for more 'masculine energy' in corporate culture, which he believes has become 'culturally neutered.' He also commented on his efforts to balance gender energies in companies and Meta's recent policy shifts. Zuckerberg mentioned his discomfort with traditional media and expressed optimism about Donald Trump, criticizing the Biden administration's approach to content moderation during the pandemic.
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Managing Dev·1y
One great question you want to ask during performance review
Learn how performance reviews can go beyond KPIs and deliverables by promoting reflection and a positive atmosphere. Discover a powerful question to ask from Garry A. Bolles' book 'The Next Rules of Work' to foster growth mindset and meaningful discussions.
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Manager.dev·1y
Being an Engineering Manager at Meta
Gilad Naor shares three key lessons from his 3.5 years as an Engineering Manager at Meta. First, at Meta, managers support rather than manage teams, reflecting the company's strong bottoms-up culture. Second, managers are evaluated on their contributions to their team’s impact and growth. Lastly, Meta's focus on 'Move Fast' enables rapid development through substantial investments in tools and processes. Additionally, Gilad discusses the high-pressure but noble performance evaluation process, and emphasizes Meta's unique culture of open and genuine human connections.
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