Phil Kirschner, author of The Workline newsletter, is an expert on modern work and workplace dynamics. He is a data-driven leader at the intersection of employee experience, real estate, organizational effectiveness, and technology strategy. Most recently, Kirschner was a Senior
The Freelance Factor: Why Hybrid Work Systems Need An Upgrade
This shift toward a more freelance workforce demands reconsideration of how we structure digital work environments. The same principles apply to managing hybrid work.
Trust, Talent, And Transparency: Why Public Employee Handbooks Work
Trust and transparency is critically important to job seekers today. Publishing a company handbook sends a signal to candidates about your policies, processes, and norms.
McKinsey On Return To Office: Leaders Are Focused On The Wrong Thing
New research from McKinsey suggests RTO is not helping organizational effectiveness. Leaders must stop obsessing over the where of work and start improving the how.
Did AI Cause Those Layoffs? NY Employers May Have To Disclose.
New York State announced a significant step to address the potential workforce impacts of AI by requiring businesses to disclose layoffs explicitly tied to AI adoption
Ace Your Next Job Interview With A Custom Podcast From NotebookLM
NotebookLM custom podcasts can align your strengths against company goals, warn you of potential pitfalls, and provide smart questions for upcoming job interviews.
Deck The Halls With Moveable Walls: The Gift Of Modular Real Estate
For leaders navigating modern work it may feel like real estate can't move fast enough, but advances in modular furniture and construction are finally changing the game.
Onboarding And Unburdening: New Rules For Employee Experience In 2025
Discover new rules for employee experience in 2025, from streamlining processes to building trust with personalized onboarding and AI-driven recruitment strategies.
9 Ways Asynchronous Communication Can Improve Team Productivity
Asynchronous voice and video messages do more than just replace phone calls and meetings; they have multiple, compounding benefits for organizational productivity.
Think Electoral Maps Are Hard To Interpret? Try Floor Plans.
Learning how to read an office floor plan can help leaders diagnose workplace experience and office culture problems, inspiring greater presence and productivity.
5 Ways To Vote With Your Feet In The Future Workplace
"Vote with your feet" has roots in ancient history but can be equally impactful for the future workplace. Learn five specific ways to express preference with presence.