Progressive organizations are continuously looking for ways to improve their operational efficiencies under clearly defined, easily understood and widely … Read more
The Price Is Too High to Win At Any Cost
“Competition brings out the best in people,” or so the adage goes. But what if the culture of your workplace was all about competition? That everything you … Read more
Culture Begins With a CEO
“Company culture is not an HR function. It comes from the top.” — Dax DaSilva I saw this quote the other day and, as you know my wont, I stop, … Read more
The Dark Side of Organizational Culture
The credibility of corporate mission, vision and value statements as an accurate depiction of culture is under the collective microscope. As employees … Read more
Culture Change Is Bottom Up and Top Down
It’s often said that company culture starts at the top – that in order to effect meaningful change in your organization, you need executive buy-in. … Read more
How Managers Can Really Hear Their Team
Too many workplace teams have their performance impacted by their manager. Often it’s style, but many times it’s their lack of skills. Sometimes it’s a … Read more
You Only Need 3 Ingredients For a Great Workplace
Today’s strong job market has employers searching for effective ways to attract and retain the best talent. Fair pay and benefits will always be necessary, … Read more
Building Trust With 12 Principles
In a conversation with the CEO of a public company, one of my colleagues inquired about the role trust plays in his organization. His response mirrored … Read more
Your Culture Should Be Like a Donkey
Here’s a thought: Your company culture should be more like a donkey than a unicorn. Not our idea. Laurie Bennett said that. His entire presentation … Read more
As Your Company Evolves, So Should Your Values
There’s no way around it – change is a cornerstone of business. As your company evolves, so should its values. A 2005 survey of large employers found 90% … Read more
To Really Know Your Culture, Become a Detective
As an HR leader, it’s often your responsibility to address cultural issues in your organization. Yet how do you fully understand — much less change — … Read more
Technology Can Help Build Those Critical Peer-to-Peer Connections
Research shows that relationships with coworkers matter. The more you interact with your counterparts, the better your physical and psychological health … Read more
Don’t Mistake A Fake Culture For the Real Thing
“Fake culture” refers to all the surface level objects that people point to as culture. These are artifacts of culture which give clues into the deeper … Read more
Your Culture Is Important So Take the Time to Write It Down
In 2009, Netflix published its now famous culture deck online [since updated]. The deck – a series of slides outlining the company’s values, expected … Read more
Does Your Organization Live the Culture You Say You Want?
Is culture accidental? A simple by-product of the way work is done? Perhaps at one time it was, today, however, corporate culture is a hot topic of … Read more
HR Roundtable: What is Culture?
The final (Cincinnati) Roundtable for 2018 convened to discuss the topic of culture. The term is rarely defined well because it’s so broad and interpreted … Read more
3 Forces That Are Shaping the Future of Work
A significant shift is transforming today’s corporate landscape. The gig economy and technological advances are reshaping the workplace in ways that … Read more
The Importance of Being Positive In the Face of Uncertainty
A person’s ability to deal with uncertainty is influenced by many factors. Those who are older may be able to deal with uncertainty better because they … Read more
Employees Trade Pay for Culture, Not Perks
Last month, Bloomberg reported that employees will give up big pay raises in exchange for job perks. The reported statistics from a study published by the … Read more
How to Get Your C-Suite to Care About Culture
How can HR professionals help C-suite leaders care about culture? Or, even better, help senior leaders proactively engage in culture management? The good … Read more