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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.
4 TED Talks That Make You Rethink Leadership (and Why You Should)
CultureIQ
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
A strong company culture stems from its leaders. But, in a landscape where the workplace is taking on new shapes, team structures are being redefined, and technology is commanding us to reevaluate responsibilities, what does “being a leader” mean these days? In the face of all of these important shifts, one thing is for sure– it’s time to rethink our traditional ideas of leadership and what it means in the workplace. I’ve collected four TED Talks that help us do just that. Linda Hill: How to manage for collective creativity (~17 min).
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?
Are your managers ready for a world without formal performance reviews?
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The future of the formal performance review sparked a lively debate in 2015. SETTING. EXPECTATIONS: My team members are clear on. their roles & responsibilities. 2. DELEGATING: I effectively identify tasks that. others can take on to develop their. capabilities and free my time for. more strategic activities. 3. COACHING: I support my team members by. challenging and encouraging them.
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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.
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.
Rethinking the Annual Performance Appraisal
CultureIQ
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
For decades, the annual performance appraisal has been a staple of any human capital management or talent management approach. However, considering the accelerating pace of change in business today, some organizations are questioning whether the annual review is still the best way of evaluating staff performance. And many ( Deloitte, Gap and Accenture, to name a few) have already moved in a different direction altogether. But if the annual performance review is to fade away, what will take its place? 1. Looking Forwards, Rather Than Backwards. ” 2. Regular Feedback.
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.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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KnowledgeAdvisors (2015) reports. in all these areas in 2015 and beyond. In his August 2015. From Performance Management. to Performance Development eGuide 2Part 2: A Roadmap. for Change In Part 1 of this eGuide, we explored the confluence. of factors that’s driving change in how performance. is managed and how organizations are moving. away from the traditional annual review process to. more real-time dynamic approach. This all sounds. very logical, of course, until an organization starts to. push forward with change then finds that there may. elements in more detail.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
4 Ways to Close the Learning-Doing Gap for Front-Line Managers [GUIDE]
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According to BearingPoint Institute (2015), “The. KnowledgeAdvisors (2015) reports that “41% of training. Redesigning the Organization, 2015). FOUR WAYS TO CLOSE THE. LEARNING-DOING GAP FOR. FRONT-LINE MANAGERS 4FOREWORD We’re in business to help organizations. achieve their goals by making sure their. employees have the knowledge and skills. they need to succeed. managers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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2015 Harvard Business Review article, a pair of GE. 1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). If the.
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.
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.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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2015 Harvard Business Review article, a pair of GE. 1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). If the.
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.
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
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.
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.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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For example, KnowledgeAdvisors (2015) reports that “41%. in all these areas in 2015 and beyond. 1Making Dynamic Performance. Development a Reality eGuide 3Introduction Does your organization want to adopt. more dynamic approach to managing. performance and developing employees? We see a stampede of organizations. moving in this direction. At the same. point: setting expectations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Move Beyond Learning to Applying: A Modern Management Development Program
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1 kineo.com [email protected] 312-846-6656 Hard to believe that it’s been almost 20 years since the term “eLearning” entered the corpo- rate learning lexicon. And just in the last five years, the velocity at which new solutions have entered. the market has gone through the roof. We now. have the ability deploy video, virtual role-plays, and. learning nuggets. rate content. Right? Wrong! impact.
Gartner names CultureIQ a “Cool Vendor in the Digital Workplace” for 2015
CultureIQ
APRIL 29, 2015
Gartner, a leading information technology research and advisory company, selected CultureIQ as one of five vendors in their “Cool Vendor in the Digital Workplace, 2015” report published on April 17, 2015. The “Cool Vendor in the Digital Workplace, 2015” report identifies CultureIQ as a company is intriguing, impactful and innovative. Exciting news! HR Technology
Manager vs. Leader: Which are you?
CultureIQ
DECEMBER 28, 2015
It’s no secret that the workplace is changing. With Gen Y poised to make up 75 percent of the workforce by 2025 , we’re seeing open office floor plans, flexible schedules, and open-ended vacation policies. Yes, the structure of the 9 to 5 has indeed evolved. What does this mean for the traditional workplace hierarchy? Well, that is changing too. As the traditional management hierarchy is dissolving, businesses are moving to more collaborative work cultures. Still, bosses that adopt a leadership role fair better with their employees. The major difference is motivation.
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!
Making the Most of Your Workplace: Content Roundup
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
In fact, according to data from the 2015 Top Company Cultures program , Work Environment was one of the top three drivers (out of 10 qualities) of a high employee Net Promoter Score. When thinking about culture-driven workplaces, images of game rooms, accent walls, and bar carts come to mind, all of which are certainly fun, but not essential, components of culture. Read here ). Read here ).
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