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CultureIQ
7 Tips for Using Trust to Keep You and Your Employees Happy
CultureIQ
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
If you’re a manager or human resources specialist, you know a strong workplace requires trust. So much so that a SHRM study found trust between employees and senior management to be the number-two contributor to job satisfaction. Trust Trust leads to internal motivation, a sense of pride and ownership, and happy people. If your workplace lacks trust, it’s never too late to get started. One common fallacy is that building trust takes forever, but this type of thinking can lead to inaction. Project Warmth to Show You Care. You’re not really listening, and respond, “Oh, that’s too bad. Great chat!”
5 Manager Must Do Tips to Create an Engaged Workforce
CultureIQ
JULY 6, 2015
The following article originally appeared in our friend Ruth K. Ross’s blog. . Ruth K. Ross is a highly respected engagement evangelist and thought leader who writes and speaks on achieving high engagement and the need to cure the disengagement affliction that is spreading uncontrollably in today’s global workforce. She Engagement doesn’t happen without ownership and hard work. know I can.
What does it mean to have a high-performance culture?
CultureIQ
MARCH 27, 2015
Company culture is not ping pong tables and a company beer refrigerator. While these perks can certainly be present in a strong culture, they do not alone represent company culture. Simply put, company culture is the set of behaviors that determine how things get done at company. But how do you understand these examples in terms that you can apply to your company? What about engagement?
Culture Initiatives to Inspire Innovation at Work
CultureIQ
MAY 20, 2015
Steve Jobs once said “[Innovation] is not about money. It’s about the people you have, how you’re led, and how much you get it,” as noted in Harvard Business Review. In order to lay the foundation for innovation at work, change must be welcomed and encouraged on an ongoing basis. Change is at the core of staying competitive and fostering a strong company culture. Step 2—Lay Foundation.
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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Training and learning organizations today play an active role in contributing to the bottom line of any organization by aligning their objectives to the immediate business objectives. This provides a solid ground for cost justification and encourages businesses to place training groups right where they should be, at the heart of a growing, thriving, learning culture.
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5 Company Culture Books to Inspire You & Your Team
CultureIQ
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
At CultureIQ we engage with the topic of company culture a lot — when we’re at work, when we’re talking at our dinner tables, when we’re doing some thinking on a run, when we’re reading on the subway, you name it. That means that we have a wealth of knowledge and perspectives to inform our thinking about culture. David Marquet . Former U.S. – Erin Anderson.
4 Tactics To Make Performance Reviews Less Painful
CultureIQ
JUNE 1, 2015
Performance reviews can be rough. They are enough to make a confident manager feel anxious and competent employees doubt their contributions. Nobody, and I really mean nobody, looks forward to performance reviews. While some of those feelings are inevitable, there are a few things you can do to make the process a little less painful. Recognize, Recognize, Recognize. Guide with Goals. Sum It All Up.
Why the Buzz about Employee Engagement and Company Culture?
CultureIQ
AUGUST 11, 2015
According to Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2015 , company culture and employee engagement is a driving issue for the top companies in the world. hear these two words thrown around a lot, so I thought I’d take some time to explain how CultureIQ approaches these topics. What makes company culture? The environment, the setting, the social norms, the office rituals, and the language of those working in one workplace. Or more simply, it’s how things get done in an organization. What is employee engagement? Engagement is the manifestation of a strong company culture.
Don’t Leave Your Employees Hanging: How to Better Communicate Company Changes
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 2, 2015
The word “change” can make employees cringe. That’s because organizations often force change on employees with minimal or inconsistent communication. Wharton Professor Nancy Rothbard has coined a term called the “Black Hole of Change,” which describes the disconnect between how managers feel they are communicating change and how they are really communicating change. According to Wharton@Work, it turns out that managers tend to under-communicate and under-motivate by a factor of 8 to 10. And it makes a lot of sense when you think about it. Be Positive. Be Clear.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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Is your company ready to move beyond the annual performance review? Where do you start? What are the keys to success? In this guide, you’ll gain an understanding of: the forces driving change, three foundations of success and take a deep dive into the skills gap many managers have that will sink your efforts before they start and how to address them.
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Company Culture Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
CultureIQ
AUGUST 31, 2015
When you think about companies with a strong culture, there may be a few images that come to mind: a game room , team lunches every day, an open-plan office. Organizationally, you may think strong company culture means flat structure, emphasis on team success, and employees who hang out together after work. But does this mean that every company that looks like this has a great culture, or that a more traditionally structured company can never have a strong culture? Not at all! This is your strategic culture : a set of behaviors that support your organization’s strategy. Industry.
3 Ways to Foster Professional Development in the Workplace
CultureIQ
MAY 11, 2015
As a company, you want your employees to be invested in your goals. You want them to get excited about your successes, and feel motivated to improve your products, contribute to your workplace culture, and be an active part of the company community. Your employees will not be as apt to be invested in you, though, if you don’t make it a point to invest in them.
How (and Why!) to Promote Your Employer Brand
CultureIQ
JUNE 9, 2015
Brand is the bread and butter of any business. But branding extends beyond the messages you are transmitting to your target customer. This is where your employer brand comes into play. Your employer brand is how your company is framed to current and potential employees, how your current employees talk about their experience at your company, and how candidates perceive working at your company.
5 Methods To Give Your Employee Wellness Program New Life
CultureIQ
MAY 13, 2015
Countless case studies illustrate how employees who participate in wellness programs contribute to lower healthcare costs, decreased attrition, and higher productivity. While many companies have some sort of wellness programming, factors such as time, engagement, and available resources force some of these programs to go stagnant. Fitness Products And Resources. Mobile health apps. Workout DVDs.
Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation
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Employees at the front lines often have better ideas for innovation than others within the business, but when they walk out the door, they take those ideas with them. Want to innovate better and faster than the competition? You need to hold onto your best employees and the ideas they have. In this session we will explore how various pieces of the talent life cycle are related to retention and examine more than 20 strategies and ideas for improving retention outcomes for your business.
5 Employee Collaboration Tools to Make Your Job Easier
CultureIQ
AUGUST 20, 2015
We’re pretty lucky — long gone are the days of depending on endless email chains and face-to-face discussions to collaborate effectively. It seems like I’m hearing about a new collaboration tool every month. In fact, according to Wrike , 77% of companies use project-management software for employee collaboration. If you are in the market for a new tool, but you’re not sure where to start, take a look at the following five options: Asana. Asana’s primary focus is to facilitate team communication and move away from email inboxes. Basecamp. Trello. Podio. Redbooth.
Breaking Down the Pros and Cons of an Open-Office Floor Plan
CultureIQ
JUNE 22, 2015
It seems that everyone is shifting from cubicle-heavy spaces to open-office floor plans. Open offices fit in line with an image of a “trendy” office space, categorized by optimal lighting, branded decorations, and collaborative, invigorated employees. However, open offices simply aren’t for everyone. Perks of an Open-Office Floor Plan. Open spaces increase natural lighting.
The Secret to a Standout Candidate Experience? Company Culture.
CultureIQ
APRIL 9, 2015
By now we’ve talked your ears off about how much company culture affects the employee experience. But But it doesn’t stop there. Company Company culture also influences the customer experience , and just as importantly, the candidate experience. That makes it the second most important consideration, nudging out even starting salary. Understand your bragging points, and own them. As
The 10 Company Culture Metrics You Should Be Tracking Right Now
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 28, 2015
Everyone loves company culture. And everyone loves metrics. However, business leaders have had a hard time putting the two together in a meaningful way. Culture has long been regarded as a “soft” topic — too intangible, subjective and elusive to measure and track. This has made it challenging to know how to align culture with business success. After 15 years as an entrepreneur and business leader, diving into academic and professional research, and interviewing hundreds of companies, I’ve chosen to dedicate my career to understanding what makes companies tick. Communication. Innovation.
2016 Training Program Best Practices
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Can you hear the collective groan when you launch that new compliance course? Do you get complaints both public and private from trainees about the uselessness of the training courses you've launched? Is there anything that can be done about it?
What HR Needs to Know About Social Media & Company Culture
CultureIQ
JUNE 12, 2015
Company culture has gone digital. Your workplace culture is no longer determined by the attitude in the office on any given today. Rather, your company culture is more likely influenced by the conversations taking place on social networking sites and the messages that are being shared about your employer brand online. And it turns out that social media and company culture can be great friends.
How to Bring Out the Best in Your Employees
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
One of my first managers told me that the core of her job was to help her team be the best they can be. While those words always stuck with me, I think that mentality sometimes gets lost among the administrative details of management. Here are four simple tenets to help you re-focus on bringing out the best in your team: 1. Communicate. Communication is the most important tool in the workplace, but unfortunately, it’s the one we see companies struggle with the most. Employees will follow your lead , so talk to your team and show them you are approachable. Reward. However, don’t overdo it.
Bringing the Concept of Family Dinner to Your Office
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
– Guest post by Kara McCartney of ZeroCater. We live in an always–on culture. We check our e-mail before falling asleep at night, only to wake up the next morning and scroll through our inbox once again. We’re so connected to our tablets and smartphones that “ Phantom Vibration Syndrome ” is now listed in Wikipedia. Before I worked at ZeroCater , I had no concept of a lunch hour. At my first job out of college, I worked for an investment consulting firm outside the D.C. metro area. For me, lunch consisted of a Greek yogurt and a granola bar. Does food make the 9-5 more enjoyable?
5 Tips for More Effective Company Meetings
CultureIQ
JULY 29, 2015
In Workplace A, meetings are the bane of many an employee’s existence. They consist of wasted time, boring presentations, and some see them as an opportunity to catch up on their personal emails. During this time, employees could be working on something that is actually productive. In Workplace B, meetings are rare, and when they do happen, they’re focused and engaging. Slash the meetings in half.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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Is your organization thinking about moving towards a performance development culture? What are the elements to succeeding and keeping managers and employees engaged? Download “A Road Map for Change” to find out and gain insight into making the transition as smooth as possible on your journey into this brave new world.
This Is Just the Beginning
CultureIQ
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Nearly 30% of corporate employees believe their employer does not recognize their achievements. Almost 60% of employees rate communication or wellness as their employers’ lowest quality. And about 40% of employees say they are overly stressed due to their work. These challenges in the workplace inspired the launch of CultureIQ two years ago : We aim to give every employee a voice and provide organizations the tools to listen – and more importantly, to act. We have grown significantly since our product launch 12 months ago. Earlier this year, we launched culture strategy services. Greg Besner.
Gamification in HR – Should You Try It?
CultureIQ
JANUARY 14, 2015
Gamification is a rising trend in the human resources space. After a Gallup study revealed that 70% of American workers are disengaged at work , everyone is looking for innovative ways to get that number down. Gamification in HR is one of the techniques leaders are exploring. Many millennials grew up playing computer and video games, and these days, people play mobile games any chance they get.
What Kind of Culture Is Your Workplace Promoting?
CultureIQ
MAY 6, 2015
What messages is your office sending to employees? At CultureIQ, we talk about the “ 10 qualities common to high-performance companies ,” while PLASTARC is committed to building upon the “six pillars of a successful workplace.” So, what happens when you bring two workplace geeks together? fantastic discussion about the intersection of the office environment and company culture. Diversity. Autonomy.
Let’s Talk Flextime
CultureIQ
JUNE 16, 2015
To an employee, flextime sounds like a dream come true. But to a manager, flextime might seem like a logistical nightmare. We’re seeing more and more companies implement policies that enable employees to choose their preferred working hours. Flextime Pros. According to Entrepreneur , flextime improves overall job satisfaction among employees. Today’s Flextime Cons.
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace.
The 2 Minute Guide to Memorable Employee Workshops
CultureIQ
JUNE 19, 2015
Employee workshops range from fall-asleep-boring to over-the-top entertaining. On one hand, you want to make your upcoming workshops as informative as possible without lulling employees to sleep. But if you make workshops too explosive and stimulating, the information will get lost in all of the activity. Fortunately you can find a balance to create a memorable, informative program. Loosen Up!
Hiring Pitfalls: How Recruiters Break Trust With Candidates
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 29, 2015
Earlier this week, the CultureIQ recruiting committee met to refine our hiring process. We all came to the meeting armed with our personal job searching horror stories. Our goal: Don’t let that happen here (and also to recruit high-potential talent that aligns with our values and required job function… but we’ll cover that in a future post). From a candidate’s perspective, navigating the recruiting process can be nerve-wracking, even in the best situations. This leads to wires crossing, communication mix-ups, and mis-guided assumptions on both sides.
How to Break Bad News to Employees: Mastering the Dreaded Part of the Job
CultureIQ
DECEMBER 8, 2015
Being a manager is tough. Everyone wants to be the boss who inspires and uplifts employees, encouraging them to take risks and succeed, but even outstanding managers find themselves having to break bad news occasionally. Sharing bad news, whether about a canceled project, rejected raise, or poor performance review, is necessary and can often be constructive. To break bad news without breaking an employee, good managers prepare for the conversation, manage the talk with effectiveness, and follow up afterward. Prepare. Preparation is key. Take time to understand why the decision is being made.
Did You Forget About Employee Appreciation Day? We Have Your Back.
CultureIQ
MARCH 5, 2015
Tomorrow, March 6th, is Employee Appreciation Day. While we believe that every day should be an occasion to appreciate your employees, it doesn’t hurt to throw a little extra appreciation their way tomorrow. If you forgot, there’s no need to panic. This tried and true approach shouldn’t be overlooked. This email should not feel like a template you snagged online. We Have Your Back.
Learner motivation explained! Learn how to use an LMS to motivate your learners to upskill
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Training and development professionals often bemoan the lack of apparent initiative in their trainees. Learning professionals spend huge sums of money creating or acquiring skill aligned libraries of learning content, only to watch almost helplessly as learners refuse to engage with any training available that isn’t mandatory.
Year in Review: Winning Traits of the Top 3 Winners of the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards
CultureIQ
DECEMBER 30, 2015
In 2015, it’s hard enough to get top talent through the doors, but retaining them—that’s a whole other challenge. Today’s top talent expects a return for their skills. It’s broader than just more money and compliments. They’re looking for the whole enchilada. Not surprisingly, Airbnb, Bain & Company, and Guidewire—the top three companies based on the employee-nominated 2016 Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards heard the call and answered. Let’s talk about the four traits these organizations brought to the table that earned them their bragging rights. Career Opportunities. Engagement
Are You Free to Disagree?
CultureIQ
JULY 9, 2015
We have all worked in organizations that get caught in group think, or that stagnate. We have all experienced projects with people who aren’t open to feedback, who are passive, or who just echo without adding. For most of us, it is instinctual to avoid conflict. We don’t want to deal with it or the impact it might have on our relationships or mood. Well, for the most part, they don’t.
16 Clever Ways to Show Employee Appreciation
CultureIQ
APRIL 23, 2015
Employee Appreciation Day came and went over a month ago, but it’s important to recognize employees on a regular basis, regardless of a special event. Showing employees they are appreciated by their employer and office colleagues boosts morale and increases workplace effectiveness. It’s time to recognize employees! Pinterest Takes the Prize. Give the Gift of Gold. Gifts that Keep on Giving.
Linking Employee Engagement and Customer Satisfaction
CultureIQ
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
A company is doing something right if both their employees and customers are happy, but what is the connection between the two? And what does it look like in your organization? Happy Employees = Happy Customers. It’s not just speculation, these two elements really are deeply connected. Therefore, employee engagement is indirectly, yet importantly, linked to financial performance. It Goes Both Ways.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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Needed: A shift from traditional performance management systems (organized as an annual review process) to newer performance development systems (organized around real-time dynamics). Download part one in a series to gain insight into why this shift must happen and why it needs to happening now
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