garrison gibbons
people executiveÂ
the connective tissue between the brand, business, &Â people
Social Distancing Requires Certain Privileges
Washing your hands is easy, if you have access to clean water. Killing germs is easy, if you have access to and can afford hand...
Our Internal Response to COVID-19
At Knotch, we have not only had a corporate response to COVID-19, but we have had an internal response as well. From a benefit...
"Future Of Work" is Now.
"Future of Work" is no longer some distant concept. It's here. COVID-19 has forced our hand. It has challenged the way businesses...
The Art of Distraction
Last night, my therapist asked me how I have been coping these last few weeks. I struggled to find an answer. The truth is, I have been...
Privilege Doesn't Go Away During a Crisis
We are all affected by this crisis, but it’s important to remember our privilege now more than ever. This effects us all differently, and...
Forgive Yourself
I’ve been trying to be more forgiving with myself this week. I have spouts of intense focus, where I get more work than I could ever...
Reflecting: One Year at Knotch
A year ago today, I started working at Knotch, and what a year it has been! I have often joked that start up years are like dog years -...
Coping with COVID
We all cope differently in this crisis. At first, I’ll admit, I doubted the severity. Early on, most news seemed to point to just another...
Stigma Breaking During This Crisis
Now, more than ever, it’s important for People leaders to break stigmas. The stigma around this virus. The stigma around mental health....
Stir Crazy
If you are like me, you are going a little bit stir crazy. Little actual face time with others. Limited time outside. Lower energy from...
Productivity for Extroverts During the COVID-19 Epidemic
I’m an extrovert. I didn’t realize the extent to which social interaction effects my day to day until this outbreak. Struggling with...
Me Too: My Harassment Story
When I was 16, I applied to work at a local pizza place that my best friend worked. I didn’t get the job, despite her putting in a good...
My Mental Health Journey
I see a therapist and psychiatrist. I have experienced suicide in my family, and I, too, have considered suicide at the lowest points of...
Standing Up For Yourself In Interviews
I once was interviewing for a job, and they asked me what I make. I said, “In New York that question is technically illegal, but my...
IWD 2020: Thank You, Mom
I was raised by a single mom. She put herself through college and law school with two young children. While in law school, she also...
COVID-19: Hourly Employees
During college, I made $8.00/hour as an office assistant at my university. I made $7.50/hour at my first summer job, working full-time...
The Ever Impossible "Work-Life-Balance"
Work-life balance? Who’s she? Never heard of her! In today’s technological age, work-life balance is nearly impossible. Everyone is just...
Employees Want to be Heard
More than anything, employees want to be heard. They want their feedback and suggestions to not fall on deaf ears. They want to be valued...
Corporate Transparency: Looking Beyond the Core Value
Transparency. It’s a core value at most companies today. But, what does corporate transparency actually mean, and why is it necessary?...


















