Archive - REBORRN’s Substack

Is Amazon signaling the end of remote work?

Many looked at the tech giant’s return to office mandate as a death knell for hybrid work. In reality, it is affecting the future of remote work in more…

Oct 10 •

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Niko Efstathiou

Start-ups succeed despite, not because of their founders’ management skills.

Many of the world’s greatest founders are pretty terrible at management, and yet their companies work wonders. The Jobs, Bezos, and Musks of this world…

Oct 3 •

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Niko Efstathiou

September 2024

Outsmarting consumer fraud: a 4-step guide

Written by: @Yasmin Denney

Sep 30 •

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EUROPE BUILDS: announcing a new podcast series by BORRN

Reversing the narrative of Europe’s start-up ecosystem, one founder at a time.

Sep 24 •

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The Unhealthy Obsession with Corporate Wellness

If perceived as expectations, and not as options, well-being initiatives may create more stress to employees than they actually alleviate.

Sep 5 •

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Niko Efstathiou

August 2024

Shiny perks: are pool tables irrelevant?

Once a tech-world fad, are benefits that transform the office into a playground slowly fading into obscurity?

Aug 22 •

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Niko Efstathiou

What about an unlimited vacation policy?

A self-managed vacation policy sounds like a utopian dream. But its value for employees and organisations really depends on how it’s implemented and…

Aug 8 •

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Niko Efstathiou

Different cultures, different challenges?

Greek employees feel undervalued, UK employees are concerned about timing and manners, and South Koreans struggle with hierarchy: how does culture shape…

Aug 1 •

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Niko Efstathiou

July 2024

REBORRN's Operating System: Publicly available to everyone

Written by @Kelly Panagiotidou

Jul 26 •

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Kelly Panagiotidou

Gen Z and its strategic concerns

Defying stereotypes and expectations, younger employees seem to be the only ones prioritising strategic challenges from their leadership, looking into…

Jul 25 •

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Niko Efstathiou

Why is nobody feeling recognised?

The overwhelming majority of employees that participated in a survey by REBORRN believe that they are not recognised by leadership often enough for…

Jul 18 •

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Niko Efstathiou

When diversity initiatives backfire

From unrealistic expectations to moral licensing, and from the “cappuccino effect” to the detriment of discomfort, six cases where DEIB can have…

Jul 4 •

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Niko Efstathiou

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