Building a resilient workplace

Keith Preston

3 years ago

March 25, 2023

A NOTE FROM OUR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ALYSON SHONTELL

This past week, Fortune closed the April/May issue of our magazine. You can expect to find a range of must-read journalism and industry-leading analysis rolling out over the next couple of weeks, including Silicon Valley Bank’s fall out, the 26th edition of our 100 Best Companies to Work For list, our top A.I. stock picks, and a riveting inside story of a startup imploding. If you aren’t already subscribed, sign up here and we will email you the digital issue when it’s ready.

Two other big launches in our newsroom this week were a three-week email series on how to survive a layoff, and our quarterly Fortune @ Work playbook, with case studies and actionable advice on how to create the best workplaces of the future. Our Leadership editor Ruth Umoh explains the inspiration for the series and her team’s key findings below:

We’re in the midst of a workplace revolution in which leaders hold great power to forcefully and purposefully transform the future of work. Today’s most successful companies understand the importance of creating a resilient workforce that can withstand disruption. (And boy, have we seen disruption in recent years!)

Leaders are also thinking more strategically about how they’re leveraging their workforce to obtain a competitive edge. From there, the Fortune @ Work playbook was born. The quarterly package is compiled by Fortune’s leadership desk—which covers management trends and C-suite and board priorities—and features case studies, best practices, data, and fresh insight into how leaders are tackling some of the thorniest people issues and redesigning their talent agenda to support business needs. Our latest playbook explores how executives are recession-proofing their talent play as employers tighten their belts, slowing hiring and redistributing resources.

Thanks for reading. Go deeper on all of these stories and more, below.

Fortune @ Work: Leading in Economic Uncertainty

BY AMBER BURTON, PAOLO CONFINO, PAIGE MCGLAUFLIN & LILA MACLELLAN

MARCH 20, 2023

Fortune’s top trending stories:

FINANCE

An economist who correctly predicted the Great Financial Crisis says the world’s central banks have chosen ‘class war over financial stability’

Central banks want to bring down inflation at all costs. Is it worth it?

‘Already past the point of no return’: JPMorgan says the U.S. is probably headed for a recession as economic ‘engines are about to turn off’

The economy could be nearing a “Minsky moment” and a long overdue economic downturn.

PERSONAL FINANCE

How a 44-year-old built up enough ‘f–k you money’ to retire early: ‘It’s not just avoid avocado toast’

Charmagne Chi joined the FIRE movement two years ago to pursue her passions. Her advice: Question every financial decision.

How a 28-year-old is keeping her nonessential spending to $50 a month: ‘You’re learning to enjoy life basically for free’

Alexis Howard is trying out a “low spend” year, cutting back spending on clothes, eating out, and her social life.

TECH

OpenAI GPT-4 users win followers by sharing how they’re using it—including to start businesses in ‘HustleGPT challenge’

There are likely untapped audiences awaiting future stars who are particularly effective at entertaining followers by sharing how they interact with A.I.

Silicon Valley’s hubris nearly ruined the U.S. economy

Where does tech go now that it’s no longer exceptional?

SUCCESS

Gen Zers are now ‘polyworking’ because holding down just one job doesn’t pay enough or give them the flexibility they want

Though polyworkers should have more financial freedom and creative outlets, it doesn’t mean they’re happy about it.

3 signs your new employee regrets working with you and will boomerang back to their old job

Boomerang workers have been on the rise as more people regret joining the Great Resignation. Here’s how to prevent your new employee from becoming one.

CRYPTO

SEC moves to sue Coinbase over asset listings and staking, company sees ‘retaliation’

The SEC issued a Wells notice alleging securities law violations. Coinbase says it will go to court.

HEALTH

Taylor Swift fans are sharing their health tips and hydration plans for the singer’s 3-hour show

Taylor Swift fans have a PSA for her 44-song, three-hour concert: Stay hydrated and have a bathroom plan.

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