Let’s dive into an intriguing concept: inclusivity and belonging. These two terms often confuse leaders; they sound simple but carry complex implications. So, what do they truly mean, and what do they look like in action? The concept can be neatly explained through a quote by Liz Bolin: “Diversity is having a seat at the…
Is your business running on an operating framework or an impact framework? Likely your response is – I don’t know – which is totally normal. What we see in today’s environment is a lot of organizations are running on various operating frameworks, which are very beneficial. They provide a common set of tools, language and…
From learning to take action to cultivating an uplifting atmosphere, here are 13 answers to the question, “What are your most effective tips to make great managers effective leaders?” Take Initiative Relearn to Be Human Prioritize Communication Understand Relationships Encourage Using Data Get a Dose of Empathy Show Trust in Your Employees Embrace Your HR…
From Red Bull’s Creative Dose to The GaryVee Audio Experience, here are 14 recommendations for podcasts on promoting positive work culture. Creative Dose The Culture Show Happier at Work Podcast McKinsey Podcast The Culture Matters Podcast on International Business & Management WorkLife with Adam Grant Unthinkable Podcast The Diary of a CEO Lead Culture with…
Impacting your company’s culture can be hard to grasp and may feel ambiguous. You may question how can I change how employees feel about working here. How do you measure their feelings? Our organization had those thoughts when I started the business in 2018. At the time, we tried to capture employee satisfaction with a…
From How Leaders Can Strengthen by Tim Burningham to Everyone Culture by Robert Kegan & Lisa Lahey, here are 21 answers to the question, “What is your favorite book on workplace culture?” How Leaders Can Strengthen by Tim Burningham Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Think Again by Adam Grant The Power of Positive Professional…
A common indicator of success for businesses, and many HR departments, is a low turnover rate. With that standard, understanding high turnover can be accepted is not generally understood. For many years, our organization prided itself on retaining employees with long tenures. We relied on all the knowledge the employees had and ran our business…
There’s been a lot of conversation about workplace culture, but what exactly is it? Why are workplace culture and employee engagement so important? How does one create and nurture a good, productive working environment? Let’s find out… What is Workplace Culture? Workplace culture is the overall environment in which you work. It includes the physical…
12 Ways to Gauge if Your Workplace Culture Is Healthy From monitoring attrition rates to assessing your culture, here are 12 answers to the question, “What are the best ways to gauge if your workplace culture is healthy?” Measure Your Attrition Conduct Anonymous Employee Surveys Analyze Social Attendance Ask, “Are Disagreements Productive?” Check if Appreciation…
From recognizing achievements to motivating your employees, here are the 12 answers to the question, “What are some things you can start doing today to re-engage your teams?” Recognize Achievements and Praise Change the Tone of Your Business Communications Reward Creativity Normalize Collaboration Through Daily Input Take Them Outside for Fresh Air Upskill Across Departments…
