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Survey Follow-Up Campaign: How 1st Global Responds to Employee Feedback
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
After their employee survey in January 2016, 1st Global launched a campaign targeted at what the data revealed as their three key drivers of employee engagement: (1) leadership and future outlook, (2) survey follow-up, and (3) career and team development. In 2016 every leader at 1st Global will participate in this program and create a personal development plan based on their results.
Could Employee Stress Be Holding Your Company Back?
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
If there’s anything we can be sure about regarding our ever-evolving business world, it’s that stress isn’t going anywhere any time soon. And that makes it difficult to address the reality that chronic stress in the workplace costs businesses billions every year in lost productivity and attendance , not to mention the catastrophic cost to employee health. So, what’s an employer to do? The result?
Why Culture Change is Like Working Out
CultureIQ
AUGUST 11, 2016
Every summer, I tell myself that I’m going to be beach-body ready by the time the sunshine and 90-degree weather hit. I buy new yoga pants. join a gym. Yet after two days straight of jumping on the cardio machines, other priorities start to creep in. have too much work to do. need more sleep. My My good intentions remain just that – good intentions. It takes time. It’s often de-prioritized.
Two Approaches to Measuring the ROI of Employee Engagement
CultureIQ
AUGUST 9, 2016
Another way to look at it is the definition offered by Deloitte University Press in their Global Human Capital Trends 2016 report. When you enter the field of human resources, it only takes a few months to observe an indisputable natural law: engaged employees do better work. The result? Defining Employee Engagement. Before we can make the case for employee engagement, we have to define it.
2016 Training Program Best Practices
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Employees’ Perception is Culture Reality
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 14, 2016
On the playground when I was a kid, a classmate asked me what color the sky was. told him “blue,” most likely accompanied by a condescending eye-roll. He then pointed out that the version of blue I saw might not be the same blue color he saw. still remember how this gave me pause. As an elementary school kid, I had never thought about the nuances of perception before. The same applies to employees.
Culture is a Team Sport: How to Encourage Everyone to Play Their Part in Shaping a Positive Company Culture
CultureIQ
AUGUST 15, 2016
Company culture makes a lot of headlines as a leadership issue. “If my CEO would only prioritize culture during the next all-hands meeting, the problem of company culture would be solved once and for all,” the story goes. First, company culture isn’t a problem. It’s an opportunity. Second, company culture is shaped by every single department within a company, if not every single person. Management.
Highlights from Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2016
CultureIQ
MARCH 3, 2016
This week Deloitte University Press released its annual report Global Human Capital Trends 2016 “The new organization: Different by design.”. These are still hot topics in 2016, in fact, so hot that this year’s report separated “culture” and “engagement” into two separate and significant trends. The post Highlights from Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2016 appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. As usual, the report is jam-packed with useful findings that affect not only human resources leaders, but all business leaders. What is the difference? Deep breath.
How to Cultivate a Healthy Remote Culture Through Intentional Leadership
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Over the past 20 years, there’s been a 40 percent increase in the number of companies that offer work from home or telecommute benefits to employees. The result is that more than 60% of organizations have had to build, manage, and lead a team that they don’t necessarily see in person every day. We found that the best remote hires are curious, committed, and trustworthy self-starters with no ego.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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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. time, we also see that, all too often, managers in such organizations are simply. not prepared to follow through because. Without clear. Maybe.
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Employee Volunteering & Company Culture: A Love Story
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
This is a guest post by our friends at YourCause. The top factors in choosing to apply for a job have pretty much remained the same: salary, job stability, career advancement, blah blah blah…. that is, until recently. As millennial’s flood the job market, their attention to happiness in the workplace is catching on and companies are taking notice. That “feeling in the office” or “work vibe” is an outcome of the company’s culture, and it’s vital to attracting and keeping top talent. So how do we create a happy, healthy, company culture? 56% U.S. average). Team Building. Employee Recruitment.
[Infographic] Building a Business Case for Company Culture
CultureIQ
AUGUST 5, 2016
While many people feel the benefits of having a healthy culture, it can be hard to translate those feelings into a language your executive team understands. In order to make a compelling case to invest in company culture, you have to move culture from the realm of “fluffy people stuff” to the land of ROI, metrics, and business strategy. Culture Culture Management
4 Types of Work Flexibility to Consider for Your Employees
CultureIQ
APRIL 11, 2016
In order to stay competitive with some of the other companies in your industry, you have decided to implement a flexible work policy. But before you send out a memo—and send all of your employees packing to work in home offices—you should know that the world of flexible work is vast and varies from company to company (and sometimes, from employee to employee). Telecommuting. Pros of Telecommuting.
Emotional Contagion: Containing Bad Attitudes in Your Workplace
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
When we reflect on feelings in the workplace, most of us think we should leave our emotions at the door. After all, doing good work requires you to focus on tasks and accomplishing things, right? And the best way to handle moods and emotions when you want to get something done is to ignore them… right? . Or: “Oh, he’s toxic. The emotions of leaders and managers are especially powerful.
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
Highlights from Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2016
CultureIQ
MARCH 3, 2016
This week Deloitte University Press released its annual report Global Human Capital Trends 2016 “The new organization: Different by design.”. These are still hot topics in 2016, in fact, so hot that this year’s report separated “culture” and “engagement” into two separate and significant trends. The post Highlights from Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2016 appeared first on CultureIQ. As usual, the report is jam-packed with useful findings that affect not only human resources leaders, but all business leaders. What is the difference? Deep breath.
5 Fun Physical Activities to Boost Your Worksite Wellness
CultureIQ
JUNE 3, 2016
The office life– while filled with its own adventures– is a relatively sedentary one. In fact, the average worker spends 10 hours a day sitting down per day. In addition to the discomfort of the ‘sitting life,’ inactive workers increase their odds for health risks. hour fitness break. One of the biggest obstacles for busy workers is finding the time to actually exercise. Yoga time.
Why We Need to Stop Idolizing Overwork
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 5, 2016
No matter how much we smile and nod at trendy headlines about work-life balance, the stink of overwork in the office is still familiar to all of us: the employee who stays past close of business to work til 8 PM; the coworker who sends detailed work emails at 9 PM on the weekend; and even worse, the never-ending “I worked an 80-hour week” water cooler conversation. Access the full guide here.
CSR: When Giving Something Away Makes You Stronger
CultureIQ
JULY 6, 2016
On paper, it doesn’t make sense, right? How can giving something away make you stronger? Yet, when a company commits to giving away employee volunteer time or donations, the culture becomes stronger and employees are more engaged. The fancy-pants name for volunteering and giving programs is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Prove it. Gallup, State of American Workplace 2012). Engagement
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.
Keep Employees Healthy and Happy with These Work Perks
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
At CultureIQ, we believe that culture is about more than perks, but when perks are aligned with your values and chosen wisely (like the ones below), they can go a long way to enhance your culture! This This is a guest post by our friends at Justworks. Diet, exercise, reflection, education — each of these factors goes a long way to helping us achieve health. Offer Bike Share Memberships.
Active Listening as Organization: Taking the Employee Voice to Heart
CultureIQ
AUGUST 23, 2016
We often talk about the importance of listening to your employees. However, for something we’ve been taught since kindergarten, listening is a skill that requires quite a bit of practice and intention. For example, while in a conversation have you ever found yourself forming a response while the other person was talking, only to realize that you missed their last few points? You’re not alone.
How to Burnout-Proof Your Workforce
CultureIQ
MARCH 16, 2016
For many, the burnout struggle has occurred during some part of their career. Happy and engaged employees dedicated to the cause seldom hesitate to take on extra tasks at work. They feel inspired and excited to carry out their company’s mission, all the while forgetting to take care of their basic needs. Evaluate workload on an ongoing basis. ” . Encourage time away from the office.
Culture Agility Is Learning to Try Things, Not Trying to Fix Things
CultureIQ
AUGUST 19, 2016
Let’s talk about culture agility. I’ll start by unpacking the concept and then walk through how it can be practically applied in your organization. And by the end of this post, you might even agree with me that culture agility is the most fundamental of the CultureIQ core qualities. The What. Culture agility is the ability of an organization to move through the growth process. The Why.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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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. be some very real barriers to moving forward. successfully transition from a traditional performance. management approach to a more dynamic.
Why Employee Mental Health Has to Be Part of the Workplace Conversation
CultureIQ
MARCH 29, 2016
Happy and healthy employees are the backbone of a great organization. As leaders are looking to improve their workplace, it’s important to have employee mental health be part of the conversation. How employees feel directly impacts their contribution in the workplace. Of course, providing a great place to work is important for more than just the bottom line. Promote healthy work practices.
Best Practices for Designing Your Open Office Floor Plan
CultureIQ
APRIL 7, 2016
Depending on whom you talk to, open office floor plans are either the bee’s knees or your worst nightmare. So what’s with the polarizing reputation? Open office concepts can foster a community setting, encouraging collaboration and teamwork to occur organically. On On the other hand, a poorly planned open office floor plan can be detrimental to the productivity and sanity of your team.
“Is It Me?” How to Diagnose a Management Problem
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Self-awareness is one of the most powerful qualities you can cultivate in yourself. For CEOs, a high level of self-awareness is the strongest predictor of overall success. For HR managers, self-awareness makes you more sensitive to social cues and shifts in company culture. And for just about everyone else in your company, self-awareness is key to preventing and managing stress. . But just because self-awareness is important doesn’t mean it’s easy. It’s hard to take an unbiased look at your performance and your workplace, especially when it’s your job to lead with confidence. Leadership
The Power of Gratitude in the Workplace
CultureIQ
MAY 17, 2016
Life has many challenges — and the workplace waits for no one. Further, many of the challenges and obstacles that people face daily aren’t always readily identifiable. So, with the complexities of workplace, what role can leaders play in creating a positive work environment? One way is by expressing gratitude in the workplace. . Practice sincerity. Be specific. Be Humble.
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
5 Examples of Common Miscommunications in the Workplace — and How to Overcome Them
CultureIQ
JUNE 2, 2016
Language is a beautiful yet tricky art form. Difficult to interpret at times, a little misunderstanding can turn a compliment into an act of war. Fortunately, by practicing effective communication in the workplace, we can continue to hide the nuclear missile codes and strive for office peace. Here are five examples of common miscommunications in the workplace, and how to work past them: What they say: I do all the work, and they get all the praise. What they mean: I’ve noticed that my peers are being recognized without me. Am I doing something wrong? need feedback. Culture Office Life
5 Things Failure Teaches You (from Leaders Who Failed)
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
In a recent webinar focusing on building innovative cultures, we talked a lot about failure. In fact, we had a whole slide dedicated to it (you can listen to the webinar recording here ). The The thing about failure is that isn’t particularly productive unless you know how to learn from it. Here Here is a great article about how to do just that, by Amy C. Your outlook matters. Leadership
Is Your Management Team Contributing to a Healthy Culture?
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 31, 2016
We’ve said it again and again in different ways: culture doesn’t build itself ; culture requires teamwork ; and, most importantly, culture starts with leadership. But even though your management team knows it’s responsible for building culture, that doesn’t always mean they know what to do about it. Let’s be honest. But other times, it’s simply a lack of organized effort. Do they take time off?
5 Tips for Keeping Your Remote Workers Engaged and Productive
CultureIQ
JANUARY 26, 2016
More and more frequently, we hear the phrase “employee engagement,” especially those of us who are managers or team leaders. And studies show that this not only helps with retention but also leads to higher worker productivity. Maintaining engagement of employees is hard enough, but what if a significant portion of your workforce is global or remote? Figuring out practical solutions isn’t easy, but companies can reap big rewards if they make the effort. At Redbooth , our team includes people in California, Barcelona, and several locations all over the world. Use technology to stay in sync.
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
Calling Hiring Managers and Recruiters: How to Make a Candidate Disappear in 4 Steps
CultureIQ
MAY 2, 2016
Every organization seeks amazing employees, but in today’s talent market, candidates are able to be a bit more selective as the economy continues to rebound. Hiring managers and recruiters have to be on top of their game to secure the best and brightest for their companies. Here are a few habits to ditch in order to keep up with today’s talent market: Interview tardiness.
Oops! How to Inspire Trust in the Workplace After a Mistake
CultureIQ
APRIL 4, 2016
Your first major mistake in the workplace has just occurred. Maybe the funding for payroll is late, or you had to make last minute changes to a team’s project without their knowledge. Either way, team buy-in is plummeting and you are not sure where you stand in the midst of things. Being a great leader does not require perfection. Own it. So you’ve messed up—it happens. Map out a solution.
Staff Appreciation Ideas That Reinforce Your Workplace Culture
CultureIQ
APRIL 18, 2016
Leaders who develop a culture of staff appreciation cultivate a loyal and productive workforce– and who doesn’t want a loyal and productive workforce? In In fact, according to a recent Forbes article , 43 percent of employees surveyed left work due to lack of recognition. To add to that, the same article predicts that voluntary quits show no signs of slowing down. Lunch drawing.
How Playing to Employee Strengths Will Improve Your Organization
CultureIQ
JULY 19, 2016
We live in a world where classification is king (there are literally hundreds of shades of blue ). This is understandable, given it’s the primary way we humans learn about ourselves, the people, and the things around us. What’s in a name? Yes, job titles allow people to understand their roles in an organization. Sure, it depends on how you look at it. The culture promotes achievement.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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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). Here, in Part 1, we describe why. happening now. As you’ll see, the.
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