Kristen Roth Community Manager

Have you read our new research report? It uncovers the current state of team health in Australia and the U.S. and the news is, well, we'll let you decide... In our research, we discovered that most teams are still searching for that magic combo of practices, people, and purpose that will kick them into a high-performance…

My neighbor told me she just finished putting the finishing touches on her indoor Christmas tree displays yesterday (yes... in October 😳), and it got me thinking about holiday marketing and campaign planning. When do you feel it's appropriate to start holiday-related marketing campaigns, and what's the earliest you've…

Continuous learning is when we expand our skills and knowledge for personal, professional, and organizational improvement. At work, we can learn new hard skills as employees, allowing us to move up to more complex and challenging roles; and we can also work on developing our soft skills such as leadership, communication,…

Curious... are there any ways of working, habits, or rituals that you’ve transferred from working in an office — and changed a bit — to your remote work lifestyle?Here are a few examples I’ve heard of: “Leaving the office” convos: In your team’s group chat, asking about everyone’s evening or weekend plans before closing…

(Disclaimer: While there are no spoilers in this post itself, I can't guarantee there won't be any in the comments! Read on with caution... ⚠️) I don't know about you, but I found the show Severance to be pretty wild. Have you watched it yet? It's one of those shows that just kind of haunts you and keeps creeping back into…

Want to produce better work? Allow it to be challenged. The thought of sharing work in progress and asking for feedback can be scary. It’s a vulnerable situation to put yourself in... and what if it ends up creating more work? We don’t have to wonder why seeking feedback isn’t always at the forefront of our minds. But it…

When you hear you’ll be kicking off a meeting or an event with an icebreaker activity, how do you feel? Excited to share something? Nervous your answer won’t be interesting enough? Or maybe you just think… “Really? Again?” No matter your feeling, you should know that the benefits of icebreakers make them more than worth…

It’s pretty common to spend years studying one thing in University only to land a job in an entirely different field once you’ve finished. It’s also becoming increasingly common for people to pivot and take their careers in a completely different direction after realizing they want to make a change several years in. Is it…

We're excited to be kicking off Jobs & Career Month! 🎉 Each week during the month of March, we'll be posting a career-themed discussion topic and would love to hear any thoughts and stories you'd like to share with us. To start us off, we thought we'd begin with a discussion around the common thread that's brought all of…

Do you have a coworker whose pet gets as much screen time on Zoom as they do? Tag them and their furry friends. We'd love to see them! 🐾

Research shows that having a “work bestie” can increase your job satisfaction. Work friends not only make you happier—they also make you better at your job. Have you met one of your closest friends through work? Have any tips for making work friends in a hybrid/remote environment? Let us know!

We know that loneliness is associated with impaired performance, creativity, and decision-making, so keeping work friendships strong is important. What are your tips for maintaining work friends in a hybrid/remote work environment?

Is there anything more tragic than an exit interview that ends with a manager saying "I'd wish I known this earlier?" or "Is there any way we can keep you?" By the time an exit interview rolls around, it’s probably too late to stop a good employee from quitting. So why don't more managers have "stay interviews" instead?…

Atlassian’s Work Futurist Dom Price wants to know, where does our happiness come from? In his article “4 ways to live better and find happiness within yourself,” he tells the story of his discovery that even in very challenging times, we're ultimately responsible for our happiness. He uses a method called the Personal…

There's a big difference between wanting to be a company that lives its values, and actually being one. The reason is simple: it's hard. Take Patagonia. Long before corporate social responsibility was a popular concept, the company not only espoused a deep commitment to better outcomes for its workers and the planet, it…

Many of us at Atlassian have noticed little upsides to the adjustments we've needed to make during these crazy times. We're spending more time with family, checking in with friends, and noticing things we often take for granted. Here are a few of the things we've heard so far: "I live on the regional trail system and…

Maybe not. Turns out, too much data may disable our decision making. Some researchers even argue that forgetting is healthy as it helps us get rid of outdated information. So what do we do about all of this info that's bogging down our brains? We need to learn how to unlearn. We all have a number of beliefs, habits, and…

If you went to seek out a mentor today, would you know what to look for? These four qualities may not be the first things you'd think about when looking for a mentor, but they're important and shouldn't be overlooked: * Curious – they see the world as an expansive place and want to learn about it. * Secure – they’re…

A reported 85% of employees have dealt with conflict on some level in the workplace, and it's likely that much of this is due to conflicting work styles. This blog outlines four things we can do to get rid of the tension: * Boost your emotional intelligence * Learn more about the person * Don't let the problem fester or…

Are you a night owl or an early bird? Being a morning person isn't the key to productivity (although many seem to think so!). Night owls can be just as productive as early birds — as long as they optimize their schedules around their body clocks. Research has shown that up to 80% of us may work with a schedule that’s not…

Nearly half of American workers say they check email after they leave work, and 45% say they do work during non-business hours. Most of us would love a little more balance in our lives, but the fact of the matter is, achieving it is hard. What does work-life balance mean to you? And what are some of your best tips for…

We ran an Atlassian Twitter poll earlier this week and 35% of the participants picked "Interesting work" as the thing they value most in a job. Do you agree? How do you keep your work exciting?

It's estimated that we make about 35,000 decisions every day 😲And each of these decisions is influenced by our environment, experiences, and emotions. Unfortunately, we're not always as objective and logical as we should be when making judgments and decisions about the world around us. (Our brains are powerful, but they do…