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7 Tips for Using Trust to Keep You and Your Employees Happy
CultureIQ
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
The post 7 Tips for Using Trust to Keep You and Your Employees Happy appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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. Project Warmth to Show You Care. You’re not really listening, and respond, “Oh, that’s too bad.
5 Manager Must Do Tips to Create an Engaged Workforce
CultureIQ
JULY 6, 2015
Ross’s blog. . The post 5 Manager Must Do Tips to Create an Engaged Workforce appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. The following article originally appeared in our friend Ruth K. Ruth K. She works with organizations to create an engaged workforce by focusing on passion, performance and productivity. Engagement doesn’t happen without ownership and hard work. know I can.
Highlights from Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2016
CultureIQ
MARCH 3, 2016
The post Highlights from Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2016 appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. This week Deloitte University Press released its annual report Global Human Capital Trends 2016 “The new organization: Different by design.”. As usual, the report is jam-packed with useful findings that affect not only human resources leaders, but all business leaders. How things get done in organizations” is exactly our wheelhouse at CultureIQ , because that is the very definition of company culture. Culture and engagement: Both important, two separate topics. Deep breath.
4 TED Talks That Make You Rethink Leadership (and Why You Should)
CultureIQ
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
The post 4 TED Talks That Make You Rethink Leadership (and Why You Should) appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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? Linda Hill: How to manage for collective creativity (~17 min). Linda Hill takes an anthropological approach to exploring how and why certain organizations succeed in innovation.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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5 Company Culture Books to Inspire You & Your Team
CultureIQ
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
The post 5 Company Culture Books to Inspire You & Your Team appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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. David Marquet . Former U.S. by Adam M.
Culture Initiatives to Inspire Innovation at Work
CultureIQ
MAY 20, 2015
The post Culture Initiatives to Inspire Innovation at Work appeared first on CultureIQ Blog. 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. Guest Speakers.
Rethinking the Annual Performance Appraisal
CultureIQ
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
The post Rethinking the Annual Performance Appraisal appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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. 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 post Don’t Leave Your Employees Hanging: How to Better Communicate Company Changes appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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. And it makes a lot of sense when you think about it. Be Clear.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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Workplace Culture: It’s More Important Than You Think
CultureIQ
JANUARY 11, 2016
The post Workplace Culture: It’s More Important Than You Think appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. When one thinks of workplace culture, thoughts of happy hours and swag-filled outings with coworkers may come to mind. That said, it only begins to skim the surface of what a great workplace culture can truly accomplish. A recent study conducted by Deloitte found that 94 percent of executives and 88 percent of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important to business success. There’s a reason why workplace culture has so much buy in. Lower Turnover. Better Business.
16 Clever Ways to Show Employee Appreciation
CultureIQ
MARCH 4, 2016
The post 16 Clever Ways to Show Employee Appreciation appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. In honor of employee appreciation day, I thought I’d bring back this list of clever ways to show employee appreciation. After After all, 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. Consider the following ideas: 3. Let them know!
Why the Buzz about Employee Engagement and Company Culture?
CultureIQ
AUGUST 11, 2015
appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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? The Struggle is Real.
4 Leadership Mistakes That Make Employees Run for the Doors
CultureIQ
JANUARY 25, 2016
The post 4 Leadership Mistakes That Make Employees Run for the Doors appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. Being a leader is not something anyone can just ‘wing.’ As we’ve discussed previously, it takes emotional intelligence , letting go of the ego, and a willingness to continually improve on your leadership capabilities. For aspiring talent leaders, it can be difficult to gauge undesirable management traits. While you might not notice them, your team surely does. Here are four common leadership mistakes to avoid: Playing the blame game. Pitting employees against each other.
Company Culture Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
CultureIQ
AUGUST 31, 2015
The post Company Culture Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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! Industry.
4 Signs Your Company Culture Is Crying for Help
CultureIQ
JANUARY 29, 2016
The post 4 Signs Your Company Culture Is Crying for Help appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. Great company culture is readily identifiable. There is teamwork, innovation, and an overall sense of purpose. Best of all, companies with high morale, kill it operationally. While everyone wants to create an enviable workplace, what happens if you find that you work culture is less than stellar? Companies with low team morale harm the business in more ways than one. It can hurt your brand, efficiency, and worst of all, your profits. Poisoning the well syndrome. Lack of trust in management.
4 Tactics To Make Performance Reviews Less Painful
CultureIQ
JUNE 1, 2015
The post 4 Tactics To Make Performance Reviews Less Painful appeared first on CultureIQ Blog 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. Recognize, Recognize, Recognize. Guide with Goals. Open the Door for Feedback.
How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Kill it at Work Culture
CultureIQ
JANUARY 6, 2016
The post How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Kill it at Work Culture appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. Have you ever wondered what makes great leaders so amazing? It often has to do with their level of emotional intelligence (EI) — which is defined as being aware that emotions can drive our behavior and impact people (positively and negatively), and learning how to manage those emotions – both our own and others – especially when we are under pressure. As they say in Remember the Titans, ‘ attitude reflects leadership.’ They are self-aware. It doesn’t stop there, though.
Your Late Night Emails Are More Harmful Than You Think
CultureIQ
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
The post Your Late Night Emails Are More Harmful Than You Think appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. We’ve become accustomed to convenience and immediacy. Technology allows for us to connect and communicate with virtually anyone, anywhere, and anytime within a matter of seconds. Email, for example, is a major staple in every professional’s life. Many have apps on their devices so that they’re constantly available. Some managers take advantage of this opportunity with late night emails. Say hello to my little friend, anxiety. You are not alone. Too many emails can cause anxiety.
5 Employee Collaboration Tools to Make Your Job Easier
CultureIQ
AUGUST 20, 2015
The post 5 Employee Collaboration Tools to Make Your Job Easier appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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. Basecamp. Trello. Podio.
How (and Why!) to Promote Your Employer Brand
CultureIQ
JUNE 9, 2015
Profile individual employees and their experience at your company in your blog or website. Or you can even create a separate blog just for this purpose! The post How (and Why!) to Promote Your Employer Brand appeared first on CultureIQ Blog. Brand is the bread and butter of any business. But branding extends beyond the messages you are transmitting to your target customer.
The 10 Company Culture Metrics You Should Be Tracking Right Now
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 28, 2015
The post The 10 Company Culture Metrics You Should Be Tracking Right Now appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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. In simple terms, company culture is the set of behaviors that determine how things get done in a company. Communication. Agility.
3 Ways to Foster Professional Development in the Workplace
CultureIQ
MAY 11, 2015
The post 3 Ways to Foster Professional Development in the Workplace appeared first on CultureIQ Blog. 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. Utilize Massive Open Online Courses.
This Is Just the Beginning
CultureIQ
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Please follow us on Twitter and through our blog ! The post This Is Just the Beginning appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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.
5 Methods To Give Your Employee Wellness Program New Life
CultureIQ
MAY 13, 2015
The post 5 Methods To Give Your Employee Wellness Program New Life appeared first on CultureIQ Blog. Countless case studies illustrate how employees who participate in wellness programs contribute to lower healthcare costs, decreased attrition, and higher productivity. The key is getting employees excited to participate by choosing programs that do not feel like a chore. To that
Breaking Down the Pros and Cons of an Open-Office Floor Plan
CultureIQ
JUNE 22, 2015
The post Breaking Down the Pros and Cons of an Open-Office Floor Plan appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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. When Open Offices Fall Short.
How to Bring Out the Best in Your Employees
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
The post How to Bring Out the Best in Your Employees appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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. Reward. Compliment.
Bringing the Concept of Family Dinner to Your Office
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
My lunch hour is my chance to get another set of eyes on the blog post I’m writing. The post Bringing the Concept of Family Dinner to Your Office appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. – 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. metro area.
5 Tips for More Effective Company Meetings
CultureIQ
JULY 29, 2015
The post 5 Tips for More Effective Company Meetings appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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. It’s human nature.
What HR Needs to Know About Social Media & Company Culture
CultureIQ
JUNE 12, 2015
The post What HR Needs to Know About Social Media & Company Culture appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. Company culture has gone digital. Your workplace culture is no longer determined by the attitude in the office on any given today. And it turns out that social media and company culture can be great friends. Monitor Your Employer Brand on the Top Social Networking Sites.
Why Diversity in the Workplace Promotes Innovation and Problem Solving
CultureIQ
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
The post Why Diversity in the Workplace Promotes Innovation and Problem Solving appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. Black History Month is here, and at CultureIQ we feel it’s imperative to celebrate diversity. Diversity comes in all aspects of life: ethnicity, gender, socio-economic standing—the list goes on and on. Every person on your team brings a unique perspective to their role, which is why it’s critical to utilize people from different backgrounds. Engaging with people from a variety of backgrounds is not only good for the soul; it’s great for business.
The Secret to a Standout Candidate Experience? Company Culture.
CultureIQ
APRIL 9, 2015
appeared first on CultureIQ Blog 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.
How to Leverage the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in Your Company
CultureIQ
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
The post How to Leverage the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in Your Company appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. How well do you know your team? More specifically, what are their strengths or areas of opportunity? Understanding what makes your employees tick is part of being an emotionally intelligent leader. As we’ve discussed previously , EI leaders kill it at workplace culture because they make the investment in getting to know their team. But you don’t have to be a mind reader to get a sense of your employee climate. In fact, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a great place to start.
Why Salary Negotiators Make Phenomenal Employees
CultureIQ
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
The post Why Salary Negotiators Make Phenomenal Employees appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. In an effort to grow your team, you’ve interviewed a handful of candidates, which has brought you to a candidate that shows amazing promise. As you present the offer, instead of accepting it as is, they counter back asking for a bump in salary. At first, some managers might be caught off guard by salary negotiators in the interview process. However, Salary negotiators = communication aficionados. In fact, only 38 percent of Millennials counter a salary offer on their first job.
In 2016, Let’s Make Work Culture Great
CultureIQ
JANUARY 4, 2016
The post In 2016, Let’s Make Work Culture Great appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. It’s the first work day of the new year, so together, let’s resolve to make work culture even better in 2016. Here are a few tenets to keep in mind along the way: Work smarter, not harder. These days there are many tools available to capitalize on efficiency. Talent leaders no longer have to be mind readers to learn what their employees think about the workplace. The best way to gain insight on where your employees stand is by going straight to the horse’s mouth. Support your troops.
Year in Review: Winning Traits of the Top 3 Winners of the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards
CultureIQ
DECEMBER 30, 2015
The post Year in Review: Winning Traits of the Top 3 Winners of the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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.
Hiring Pitfalls: How Recruiters Break Trust With Candidates
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 29, 2015
The post Hiring Pitfalls: How Recruiters Break Trust With Candidates appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog 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.
How to Break Bad News to Employees: Mastering the Dreaded Part of the Job
CultureIQ
DECEMBER 8, 2015
The post How to Break Bad News to Employees: Mastering the Dreaded Part of the Job appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. 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. Prepare. Preparation is key. Take time to understand why the decision is being made. Be Confident.
Gamification in HR – Should You Try It?
CultureIQ
JANUARY 14, 2015
appeared first on CultureIQ Blog. 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. So, is this a solution you should explore? Further, Gartner Inc.
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