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10/30/2026

Did you hear any of these phrases at work this year? 💬

Each one points to something bigger: uncertainty about AI, economic pressure, and burnt-out teams.

It’s tempting to try to predict what’s coming next.

Leaders spend a lot of energy forecasting the next disruption, trend, opportunity…

But the best predictor of success is the people already on your team.

Plant the seeds, water them by investing in high-impact team development, and you’ll build something that can withstand whatever trend comes your way.

Even some of these phrases…

Which of these have you heard this year? And which one are you hoping never to hear again? 👇

10/29/2026

We lied.

Not on purpose. But for years, leaders (including us) have used retention as proof that culture is working.

New data says otherwise.

Have you heard the term “job hugging” floating around lately?

90% of U.S. workers plan to stay with their employer for the next two years. That sounds like a win until you see the rest:

→ 59% often or always don’t care about their job
→ 52% perform below what they’re capable of
→ 50% do just enough to get by

That’s job hugging.

People are staying because the market feels uncertain, not because they believe in where the organization is headed.

The leaders who get ahead of this won’t add more perks. They’ll make sure people know what the organization stands for, where it’s going, and why their work matters. Then they’ll repeat it until it sticks.

So here’s the question: if the job market opened up tomorrow, who on your team would stay because they want to?

See the stats: 🔗
https://worldatwork.org/publications/workspan-daily/workspan-daily-news-bytes-for-oct-16-2026

10/28/2026

What’s your favorite decade of music, and were you a teenager at that time?

Drop your vote below. 🗳️

10/27/2026

Which karaoke song do you think is the BEST?

1. I Will Survive
2. Mr. Brightside
3. Sweet Caroline
4. Bohemian Rhapsody
5. Dancing Queen
6. Pink Pony Club
7. Islands In the Stream

Drop your vote below. 🗳️

10/26/2026

Who would YOU take for dinner?

1. Bruno Mars
2. Dolly Parton
3. Freddie Mercury
4. Britney Spears
5. Harry Styles
6. Taylor Swift

Drop your vote below. 🗳️

10/22/2026

That’s a wrap on ! 🎉

So many great conversations with amazing collaborators, partners, and clients. We’re leaving full of inspiration (and very tired feet).

But the real highlight? These people right here. IMEX Group just wouldn’t be the same without them.

See you next year! 👋

10/21/2026

This and loving where you work!

Swipe to see a few shots from our global team retreat last year!

10/20/2026

Do nice teams still get stuff done?

We just read a great piece by Jon Barnes, founder of Pala, and he nails why sometimes the nicest teams are the least productive, going against everything we’re told about psychological safety.

But the thing is… psychological safety and comfort are not the same thing.

And a lot of workplaces have mixed up the two.

That looks like:
* Everyone’s pleasant
* nobody pushes back, and
* constructive feedback isn’t really a thing.

It feels good, but things quietly stall.

His take: teams are like muscles.

A bit of friction is what makes them stronger.

🔗 Deep dive into our team’s thoughts here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cultural-comfort-safety-same-thing-andy-sharpe-fjivc/

10/14/2026

Who else had an awesome September? Our team celebrated a lot this month!

🎤 John saw Beck with his wife and Iron Maiden with his son, and helped a global pharmaceutical company create their very own Team Anthem!

🌺 Lenna ate and hiked her way through Portland, Oregon, helped Maya move into her new home & pick out a fig tree from SongDivision, and attended Maya’s white coat ceremony.

🧘‍♀️ Saskia went on a yoga and meditation retreat at an organic farm in the Byron Bay Hinterlands, with sunrises every morning and a gong bath!

🔨 Marsha & Andy’s house is in full renovation mode! Plus, Andy taught Coco to drive, and before moving out, they let Coco have a party where the kids drew on the walls (it’s getting torn down anyway!)

👏 Leigh and the Austin Band brought the BP team together for some collaboration, connection, and friendly competition with a Song Slam and Rock and Roll Game Show!

🍹 Monica & Andy hung out while Andy was in Sydney!

🎫 MiG saw the Music of Queen Symphony in Lancaster, PA, plus The Lost Boys and Flunged the Edge in NYC.

❤️ Sam spent lots of time with family in Girona and San Sebastián, Spain.

⛪ Amber supported Tunde Baiyewu (Lighthouse Family) twice, at Liverpool Cathedral and St Albans Cathedral, ate some great pho, went to more weddings, and moved back home with her parents.

NOT TO MENTION…

The team celebrated some pretty big wedding anniversaries!

Lenna and Adam celebrated 29 years together, while Saskia and Ben celebrated 27 years together! 🎉

What was your biggest highlight from September?

10/13/2026

We ARE professional, but we also like to have fun and don’t take ourselves too seriously. 😊

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