Kona

Kona's mission is to make empathy mainstream at work. Today, we're one step closer to that. We're thrilled to announce our $4M seed round led by @Unusual_VC. Learn more about the news from our CEO, @pandiyasid: buff.ly/3osvoJb

How are you feeling today, Kevin? 💚💛🔴 You seem upset, that’s ruff. 😔 When was the last time you spoke to a friend?

Our @ProductHunt launch is happening now! We’re halfway through the day and already past 100 upvotes. Let’s keep the support going! producthunt.com/posts/people-a…

Team building =/= team bonding #remoteculture

Undisclosed "competitive salary", free coffee listed as a perk, "we're a family"... what other job post 🚩 am I missing?

Empathetic leadership = vulnerable leadership. When was the last time you shared something vulnerable with your team?

Everyone around you can tell you're burning out before you can. Empathetic leaders know how to address burnout and probe for what's really causing it. Download Kona's free ebook on #remoteburnout: bit.ly/3TMnQza

Untreated burnout that has developed into chronic #burnoutsyndrome takes years to recover from. The earlier you catch it, the better. Here's the full workbook for each stage: bit.ly/3Fkc7mJ

Creating a #burnout-proof culture is not a 2023 trend, because trends fade. This is a global mindshift. You don't have to trust me, but you can trust the 1000+ remote-first leaders @helloyenhere interviewed. Download the full report here: bit.ly/3Fkc7mJ

🙄 When you have a meeting to address that all you do is sit in meetings planning projects you don't have time to execute because you're always in a meeting. #zoomfatigue

You can't do your best job when you're not feeling your best. The only way to improve productivity is to improve your team's #mentalhealth.

If you're managing a team, looking after their #mentalhealth should be your no.1 priority. Encourage your reports to set boundaries and, wait for it, respect those boundaries. Download the full workbook here: bit.ly/3Fkc7mJ

The most #peoplefirst strategy will fail in toxic culture. Build culture first, strategy second. More on the impact of culture on fighting toxic workplace habits here: bit.ly/3su2PND

People are not built to form meaningful connections over Zoom. I won't just happen organically. #Remotemanagers need to have an action plan on how to help their team bond. Here's one for free: bit.ly/3Fkc7mJ

81% of Gen Z and 61% of Millenials have left roles due to #mentalhealth reasons. You absolutely need to talk about #burnout at work, especially if you're remote-first. Remote teams are 14% more likely to burn out. Get the full study here: bit.ly/3Fkc7mJ

📣 Focusing on improving performance does not improve performance. Focus on improving #mentalhealth instead. Happy employees do better work. 🤯

How many dog years will it take before managers stop throwing PTO at #burnout?

When fatigue meets cynicism and inefficacy, that's definitely #burnout. But once it gets to that point, it's already too late. Here's a free ebook on identifying the earliest signs of burnout and what to do once you spot them: bit.ly/3Fkc7mJ

Happy Hocus Pocus day! 👻 🎃 What Sanderson sister is your #burnout at today?

Friendly reminder to check in with yourself before you check out for the day! How did this week go? What did you love? What could've been better?

It takes a lot of bravery to break the stigma. That's why we're so thankful for Cati, CX Manager at Glossier, for sharing her mental health journey. "[My wish] is that we start seeing asking for help as a brave step that should be encouraged and celebrated."