We have a library of 50 meeting agenda templates with 275 meeting topics (or, agenda items) across all agendas. I plugged the entire library into an AI tool for analysis and then Excel to double-check the computer’s work. Here’s what we found. How many topics should you include in a meeting? What are the most/least common topics? 30 meeting topic ideas How long should you…
The 40-hour work week is so ingrained in office culture that most business leaders don’t even think about it. But maybe you should. Henry Ford developed the 40-hour, five-day workweek nearly 100 years ago. And it would be an understatement to say that business — and the way we do business — has changed since then. The 40-hour week may still be right for your…
Meeting Purpose Examples Here are 33 meeting purpose examples organized by meeting type. See Also: 31 Useful Meeting Goals & Objectives Download Our Meeting Agenda Library Want to get access to 50 meeting agenda templates? Download our meeting agenda library here.
High-Level Meeting Goals Here are the five most common meeting goals that come up over and over again in an organization. 1. Strategic Decision-Making and Planning Make data-driven decisions for critical and urgent issues. Formulate long-term strategic plans and set quarterly goals. Evaluate and adjust business strategies across various departments (sales, marketing, operations). Common in these types of meetings: Leadership Meetings, Board Meetings, Strategic Planning…
Cities and states are now competing to attract remote workers (or anyone willing to move and bring their income). In this running database of U.S. cities and states, you’ll find numerous places that will pay you to live there. The table is organized into remote worker incentive programs, other programs, and closed/paused programs (so you don’t waste your time). The concept of work has…
We’ve scoured the digital earth to find all of the unlimited PTO companies that publicly share their vacation policies. Why? According to one study by the World Health Organization (and shared in Forbes), taking time off from work could literally save your life. The study found that working longer hours (55+ per week) without extended breaks is tied to an increased risk of heart disease or…
Stellantis is ending its hybrid work model and requiring all U.S.-based employees to return to the office five days per week starting March 30, 2026. Senior leaders (directors and above) will return earlier on February 16. The company says the move will enhance customer satisfaction, innovation, and mentorship, citing a need for stronger in-person collaboration. Business Insider first reported the change. This shift is part…
Thirty-three Fortune 500 companies currently require employees to be in the office five days a week. Below, you’ll see 10 notable Fortune 500 companies with five-day RTO policies. You’ll also see a bonus section with some non-Fortune 500s. If you want to see all 33, we track the data in our Fortune 500 RTO Database. Here are a few good ways to access the data:…
Article Updated: January 30, 2026 On January 28, 2026, Home Depot sent a memo stating that the company laid off 800 employees and that corporate employees need to return to the office five days per week starting on April 6, 2025. However, Home Depot already had a five-day policy in place from June 2025. On January 8, 2025, Home Depot shared internally a new return-to-office policy:…
What is the 4/10 work schedule? The 4/10 work schedule consists of four, ten-hour work days (typically Monday – Thursday) followed by a three-day weekend (typically Friday – Sunday). Since you’re reading this article, I can assume you’ve made the giant step of questioning your standard work week. And it looks like you may want to learn more about the 4/10 work schedule. In…