Per My Last Email BONUS: What Makes a Workplace People Actually Love?
Jan 29, 2026
Anna Squires Levine, president of Industrious and former public-health and nonprofit leader, talks workplace connection and design. She discusses why casual collisions matter, how to design offices that spark joy, balancing hybrid and remote work, leading without burning out, and practical tips for career pivots.
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Let People Lead Whimsy
- Don't overthink whimsy; champion employees who naturally create levity.
- Let organic leaders design small, silly rituals that build team energy.
Be Intentional About Hybrid Work
- Be intentional about hybrid work; don't assume connection will happen organically.
- Choose a model that matches where leadership wants to invest time and design practices to support it.
Use Names And Nudges To Build Belonging
- Use people's names and small gestures to make them feel seen every day.
- Nudge behavior (lunch plans, shared seating) to break cliques and spark collisions.
