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Welcome to the Amplify Digest. Every week, I break down five articles in five minutes; discussing the top people news, stories, and resources that are worth your time. Scroll down for links to the articles covered in the video (and more), a helpful thread from the Amplify Accelerator Community, and curated jobs from the Amplify Job Board.

This week’s digest explores the Amplify Accelerator Echo Cohort flash sale, hybrid studies, what it means to be “flexible”, optimal organizational structures, and much more.

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Articles discussed in this week's Digest (and more)

1. 3 New Studies End Debate Over Effectiveness Of Hybrid And Remote Work (Forbes)

2. What Does ‘Flexible Work’ Really Mean? (Microsoft)

3. What’s the Optimal Workplace for Your Organization? (Harvard Business Review)

4. From The Great Resignation To The Great Inflation. It’s Time To Get Creative (Josh Bersin)

5. Amplify Accelerator Echo Cohort Flash Sale - one week only (Amplify Accelerator)

6. Employees Returning to the Office Are Disappointed (Inc.)

7. Black Women Are More Than a Diversity Hire and It’s Past Time to Make Space for Them as Leaders (Chief)

8. Apple Was Facing Intense Pushback From Employees. Its Response Is an Example for Every Business (Inc.)

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NEW: ✨ Amplify Community Wisdom ✨

The Amplify Accelerator Community was specifically designed to help modern people operators expand their networks, thinking, and connections. Each week, I'll spotlight a helpful thread from the Community to help Amplify Digest subscribers learn from the discussions.

[Question] Hello! I'm wondering, does anyone offer any time off for loss of pregnancy? And if so, do you have a policy or wording you wouldn't mind sharing with me?

• A1: Spotted this on LinkedIn yesterday, Bobbie posted about their Family Leave: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bobbie-baby_showusyourleave-activity-6894785807765381120-aZsM

• A2: I imagine the #showusyourleave hashtag might reveal some others!

• A3: Yes! We are updating our policy to include at least 3 weeks. Also saw Reddit's today which is generous https://www.linkedin.com/posts/reddit-com_showusyourleave-activity-6894718060264087552-eR4K

• A4: Ours is currently 12 weeks because all of our parental leave is 12 weeks paid, 12 months job protection, we sort of shot big on that one.

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