We live in an era of oversharing. While most people are comfortable sharing what they ate for lunch, what they watched on TV, and what their relationship status is with 500 of their “closest” friends on Facebook and Twitter, the idea of telling their boss what they really think still feels pretty risky. The traditional […]
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When a key employee decides to leave your organization, a million thoughts fly through your head at once: Why is this employee leaving in the first place? Was there anything you could have done to prevent his departure? And, of course, what will you do without him? If that employee had unique expertise in a
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Before lifting a Black Hawk helicopter off the ground, the pilot goes through a lengthy written checklist: oil pressure, fuel pump and generator switches, safety harnesses, altimeters — on and on it goes. When I flew Black Hawks in Iraq, I didn’t dream of trying to memorize this list. That would’ve been dangerous. The best
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Think back to the last company change initiative you spearheaded. If your company is like most, you sent a survey to employees via email. Some employees might have grumbled about it and eventually filled it out; the senior leadership team then sat down and attempted to make sense of the feedback. Unfortunately, this approach can
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Company culture is more than a system of beliefs, norms, and behaviors. It serves as the foundation of your organization and affects everything from brand image and consumer opinions to market share and talent acquisition. Culture develops organically over time, so you can either sit idly by and let it happen or take the reins
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When you think of a cult, do shuttle buses come to mind? Probably not, but Silicon Valley tech companies have used this method of transportation to keep their workers isolated from the rest of the world. And as they bind their employees closer together, workers are significantly less likely to leave. While the term “cult” often conjures
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Your chemistry teacher probably had numerous safety rules for students. But similar protection protocols don’t always exist in the workplace. When disaster strikes in the office, knee-jerk reactions rooted in blame and punishment aren’t good for anyone. Instead, produce a culture of workplace safety by analyzing all the factors in an incident and adopting a
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Hopefully, your company culture is helping you retain employees. But is it helping you attract top talent like it should be? Many businesses overlook how important their cultures are in recruiting valuable employees. By developing an intentional culture that celebrates learning, you can make your business appealing to those interested in joining your driven team.
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It’s one thing to have a company vision, but it’s another thing entirely to live out that vision. So where does your company stand? CVS Caremark (now CVS Health) is leading by example. That company recently took on its mission more fully – by removing all tobacco products from its stores. In light of the huge, and risky,
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Culture is defined as “a way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization (such as a business).” Essentially, it’s the core of your business — so why wouldn’t you include it in your company’s audit? Your company culture drives all the decisions you make and the communication processes you use. Including culture in
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