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For the first time in YEARS, job seekers are having a tough time out there. For many, this is the first time they have had to apply online for jobs, and most certainly the first time they’ve been ‘on the market’ for more than a few weeks before securing their next...

Gaslighting is a popular game played by bullies and narcissists in the workplace, and has a devastating impact on both the individual victim, as well as the culture and performance of teams and businesses, writes Debbie Goodman. In recent years, the term gaslighting...

Debbie Goodman was recently featured as a host speaker on Channel Africa Radio, to discuss how to successfully negotiate salary increases in 2023. Debbie discusses: why negotiating a salary package is prickly and awkward (particularly for women) how to overcome the...

When it comes to designing the future of work, one size fits none. Discovering success isn’t about a hybrid model or offering remote work options. Individuals and organizations are looking for more freedom. The freedom to choose the work model that makes the most...

Debbie has been in the corporate trenches supporting the pursuits of executives and the companies they call home into better suitable placements that match intention and vibe. Rod Berger, writing for Forbes, sat down with Debbi to discuss the current market in the...

In the last few months, global markets have been shaking. Catalyzed with the crypto markets crashing down, increasing inflation, and spiraling consumer credit, we’re likely to see some significant shifts in workplace battles. Most prominently, we're starting to see a...

Earlier this month, in honor of International Women’s Day, Debbie was included on the list of the Top 10 Inspiring Women Driving Industry Impact! For more than 20 years, Debbie and the Jack Hammer team have been shaking up the male-dominated world of executive search....

Companies with a rich tapestry of diversity are more likely to out-perform, as well as create thriving, highly engaged cultures. In this Business Insider article, Debbie shares advice on how to drive real change within your organization. The fallout from the pandemic...

On the surface, offering flexible leave as a way to combat burnout and promote mental wellness in the office is a great start. BUT when the folks who are taking time off see members of the team working, there’s quite a bit of pressure to answer emails, check in, and...

Debbie was recently a guest on the Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World. The modern workplace has changed drastically over the last few years. Some people are leaving their jobs, some are getting burnt out, and some get swept up in the...

Authority Magazine recently interviewed Debbie as part of their interview series called “How Employers and Employees are Reworking Work Together”. When it comes to designing the future of work, one size fits none. Discovering success isn’t about a hybrid model or...

Workplaces across the globe are facing a mental health crisis of unprecedented scope, as the effects of almost two years of anxiety, uncertainty and fear will transition into another period of flux as we enter 2022. Debbie Goodman, group CEO of Jack Hammer, a global...

We made it! Last week my new book – ‘The Living Room Leader’ – became the Nr 1 Bestseller on Amazon in Business Leadership 😊 It’s a really ‘gulp’ moment when your publisher sends you the message, and I have been absolutely overwhelmed by all the support I’ve received...

Coming out of the pandemic, we now know there are, in fact, many new and different alternatives to design a workplace. This is extremely exciting and energizing, especially if the new ways support healthy, productive, engaged, purposeful work. Debbie recently sat down...

Although it’s clear that most companies are far from ready to communicate a comprehensive masterplan about the future of work logistics (according to a recent McKinsey and Company survey, less than one third of companies have a plan that they have communicated to...

COVID-19 has changed the way we work, not only through global hard lockdowns, but also with a hard reset in the world of work. The traditional sense of the workplace has met its demise and it’s time to think of the post-pandemic office in creative, new ways. Remote...

Towards the end of last year, I read No Rules Rules, the story behind the culture at Netflix and all the personal work that goes into making the company one of the most sought-after workplaces in the world. In it, the authors talk about Radical Candor which, at first...