Tag: culture

December 11, 2017

While sexual harassment in the workplace has always been an issue, recently, the floodgates have opened as more women—and some men—are emboldened to tell their stories. In some instances, these alleged events occurred years and even decades ago, and were […]

December 6, 2017

Retention is a key metric for most companies. Particularly when it comes to retaining the top performing people, tracking turnover can uncover problems as well as identify successful practices and managers. But for how much longer will retention be a […]

December 4, 2017

Trust in the workplace is important. In the book “Work Rules! Insights From Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead,” Google’s former SVP of People, Laszlo Bock, explores how the organization developed a high level of freedom […]

November 16, 2017

Culture is another one of those buzzwords that can mean almost anything. In HR, it usually means the shared values, behavior, goals, and identity of the people that work at the company. Having a great culture is considered an important […]

November 14, 2017

Steve was particularly excited about the October Cincinnati HR Roundtable because the topic was trying to take a look at how companies can get company values off of plaques on a wall and into the hearts of employees. To get […]

November 2, 2017

HR has always appeared to be the natural home for the mechanics of leading culture change. In recent years, however, I’ve observed another human resource in the executive team. A person whose influence over culture is potentially the most powerful […]

October 31, 2017

Are you satisfied with the performance of your team? Are they producing the right results individually and collectively? Every day, I interact with senior executives struggling to tackle a variety of business challenges, dissatisfied with their own answers to these […]

October 30, 2017

As everyone gathered for the September HR (Cincinnati) Roundtable, you could sense optimism because the topic for this month was geared to having a more positive impact than normal. We were getting together to discuss how people can “thrive in […]

October 24, 2017

I was recently asked the question, “What should I do to keep an employee that has quit from leaving.” I was happy to answer the question because I have a perfect batting average as CEO of keeping employees from quitting. […]

October 20, 2017

I recently attended a conference devoted entirely to employee engagement. It was a well-planned event, with thoughtful presentations and meaningful insights. My colleagues were looking for ways to drive employee engagement, along with techniques to build an exceptional employee experience. […]

October 17, 2017

If you’re in a leadership position, one of the easiest patterns to fall into is working in past processes. In the short term, this is typically an acceptable practice. In the long term, it can be career suicide. If you’re […]

October 16, 2017

This is the fourth in a series of articles about the way companies are changing – or should – to be successful in the 21st Century. In the first, “Is Workforce Optimization the Missing Piece to Your Organization’s Success?” I […]

October 13, 2017

The workplace is transforming, as companies take advantage of developing technologies and tools. The digital transformation of the global business ecosystem will ultimately impact employees at every level and every company. So how can businesses work with employees to help […]

October 10, 2017

Is it better for a company to develop a sea of generalists or specialists? The ideal answer is probably yes — in the sense that you want to have a mix of both types of workers. But given limited resources, […]

October 10, 2017

Silos and turf wars can cost your organization precious time and money. But the effects can be compounded even more when departments are at odds with one another and lack the proper tools to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing workplace. […]

October 3, 2017

The average working American spends between 39.7 and 42.8 hours per week at work. Some Americans log even more time in their workplace. This amounts to more than half as many hours that we spend with colleagues as with our […]

October 2, 2017

A talented workforce is the number one differentiator that can set you apart from your competitors. Whether you’re a retailer trying to deliver a great in-store experience or a hospital aiming to provide the best patient care, your workforce is […]

September 25, 2017

Different types of mindfulness training may help you more effectively reach a cross section of your organization with stress reduction training. The must-read book for HR leaders, “Mindful Work: How Meditation Is Changing Business from the Inside Out” by David […]

September 18, 2017

Mindfulness training has been shown to help reduce stress, increase productivity and generally improve the performance of an organization’s workforce. In a book series geared toward highlighting takeaways for HR leaders, we’re taking a closer look at “Mindful Work: How […]

September 15, 2017

Corporate culture can be obsessed with beginnings, but company recognition at the end of projects is a critical key to building employee confidence, trust and engagement. Words associated with beginnings are energizing. We look for new “trends.” We “launch.” We […]