Archive - From the People Desk

Company culture in the AI era

A friend who leads HR at a mid-size company told me something last week that’s been sitting with me.

1 hr ago • Clayton Rodgers

February 2026

Creatives Don't Want to Manage (But Someone Has to)

Our best creative just got promoted to the creative director level.

Feb 24 • Clayton Rodgers

When Your Best Work Doesn't Win Pitches

The team spent three weeks on the pitch.

Feb 17 • Clayton Rodgers

The Feast or Famine Staffing Problem

Monday morning.

Feb 10 • Clayton Rodgers

The Billable Hours vs. Well-being Trap

For the next few weeks I’m writing about what it’s actually like being an HRBP in a creative agency.

Feb 3 • Clayton Rodgers

January 2026

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