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Could Employee Stress Be Holding Your Company Back?
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
That’s just the question we take on in our latest eGuide, “ The Effects of Stress on Company Culture: How to Troubleshoot Employee Stress and Boost Productivity.”. For companies managing virtual teams, we also detail how you can proactively address the unique wellness concerns of work-from-home employees. The post Could Employee Stress Be Holding Your Company Back? The result?
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. Second, company culture is shaped by every single department within a company, if not every single person.
Survey Follow-Up Campaign: How 1st Global Responds to Employee Feedback
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
Why is it, then, that so many companies with well-intentioned leaders face inaction fatigue? Leaders take action, but don’t communicate their efforts to the rest of the company. Each project team has a team member, the “N” Correspondent, who acts as a liaison between project and the rest of the company by reporting on its progress and status. Driver 2: Survey Follow-Up.
Employee Volunteering & Company Culture: A Love Story
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
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? 62% of millennial’s are willing to take a pay cut to work for a responsible company (vs. Positive Impact at Work + Responsible Company = Corporate Social Responsibility! Applying It to Your Company Culture. that is, until recently.
4 Ways to Close the Learning-Doing Gap for Front-Line Managers [GUIDE]
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Why Culture Change is Like Working Out
CultureIQ
AUGUST 11, 2016
Similarly, while it would be convenient to suddenly become a company with an award-winning culture, it’s impossible to avoid the myriad steps required to achieve it. At every company, there are pressing issues that seem to be more important than culture initiatives, so it’s easy to cast these initiatives to the side. join a gym. have too much work to do. need more sleep. My
Two Approaches to Measuring the ROI of Employee Engagement
CultureIQ
AUGUST 9, 2016
One of your company’s most powerful tools is pushed quietly off the radar of leadership teams looking for a competitive edge. Now for the good news– the study of employee engagement and company culture has enjoyed increased popularity among researchers, publications, and thought leaders for the past several years. The result? Defining Employee Engagement. What About Culture?
How to Hire Someone You’ll Never Meet in Person
CultureIQ
JULY 26, 2016
Strong communication is the cornerstone to the success of any company, but particularly so for remote ones, when workers don’t have the luxury of bumping into each other in the hallways and truly lack face-to-face time. Many companies give tests to final-round job interviewees as a way to weed out who they want to hire. Hire someone you’ll never meet in person with these top tips!
Employees’ Perception is Culture Reality
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 14, 2016
This means that all of your company’s stakeholders – customers, employees, shareholders, etc.- In fact, employees’ perception is your company culture reality. . At CultureIQ, we define company culture as how and why things get done in an organization. On the playground when I was a kid, a classmate asked me what color the sky was. The same applies to employees.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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Download: Why Your Company Will Need to Rethink. In part two, we discuss how companies can make the shift. 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. Without clear. In our.
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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. While in-house employees can benefit from the existing company culture from day one, virtual workers are often on their own when it comes to building camaraderie and sensing the tone of a new workplace. Assign Team Partners. Click here!
4 Culture-Boosting Company Resources Every Organization Should Offer
CultureIQ
JULY 1, 2016
One of the biggest differences between the companies that made last year’s Top Company Cultures list and those that didn’t was how much employees agreed with the statement : “I have the resources to move ideas through the organization.” Thus, we compiled a list of culture-boosting resources that every company should have in their repertoire. .
How Instituting a Company Wellness Program Can Recharge Your Workforce
CultureIQ
APRIL 28, 2016
employers have adopted a company wellness program. Whether you’re one of the remaining one-third of companies that haven’t yet instituted wellness programming or you need additional inspiration to rev up your existing efforts , it never hurts to refresh yourself on the benefits of company wellness programs: . Reduced absenteeism. Positive and engaged employees.
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. If a nuclear submarine can do it, so can your company! David Marquet . Former U.S. – Erin Anderson. by Adam M. Grant . by Brian L.
Move Beyond Learning to Applying: A Modern Management Development Program
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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.
Emotional Contagion: Containing Bad Attitudes in Your Workplace
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Feelings don’t go anywhere, even when we try to repress them — they simply come out in other, uncontrolled ways that have a powerful impact on our performance and company culture. . Here’s a look at what role emotion plays in forming a company culture and what you can do to contain a culture that’s not as positive as you’d like it to be: The Culture-Emotion Connections.
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. What makes company culture? Engagement is the manifestation of a strong company culture. In other words, the stronger a company’s culture, the better employees understand what is expected of them and what they are working toward. They are more likely to develop the passion and commitment to a company. And High Performance Company Culture. Cue company culture and employee engagement.
5 Manager Must Do Tips to Create an Engaged Workforce
CultureIQ
JULY 6, 2015
Similar to what is expected of senior leadership, line managers should uphold the company’s commitment to transparency by being honest and forthright with their employees. How many of us can remember starting a new job and not even having a computer or access to the company’s systems on day one or two or three? The following article originally appeared in our friend Ruth K. Ruth K.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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1Why Your Company Will Need to. For many companies, the. when a company launched in 2004 can reach. Companies want to: 7The way we communicate has changed. of millennials see their company’s review. Address the Desires of Millennials 9General Electric has been one of the companies. describing the company’s goals, I think it’s a safe. happening now.
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? Lots of process may be helpful or even necessary for a big company, but excessive for a small one.
5 Fun Physical Activities to Boost Your Worksite Wellness
CultureIQ
JUNE 3, 2016
There’s no need to turn into a fitness guru overnight, but there are ways to incorporate small doses of physical activity to boost worksite wellness at your company. . There are a lot of companies that bring certified yoga instructors to your office, such as Exubrancy , but there are also a few poses employees can do on their own time. . hour fitness break. Yoga time.
4 Signs Your Company Culture Is Crying for Help
CultureIQ
JANUARY 29, 2016
Great company culture is readily identifiable. Best of all, companies with high morale, kill it operationally. Companies with low team morale harm the business in more ways than one. There’s a reason why misery loves company—and unhappy employees are no different. In order for companies to succeed, they have to generate revenue. Course correct your company culture. The post 4 Signs Your Company Culture Is Crying for Help appeared first on The CultureIQ Blog. There is teamwork, innovation, and an overall sense of purpose. Complacent teams.
Don’t Leave Your Employees Hanging: How to Better Communicate Company Changes
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 2, 2015
Getting input from your employees is a crucial step in managing a company transition, and the process doesn’t have to be particularly long, either. 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. According to Wharton@Work, it turns out that managers tend to under-communicate and under-motivate by a factor of 8 to 10. Be Clear.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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1Why Your Company Will Need to. For many companies, the. when a company launched in 2004 can reach. Companies want to: 7The way we communicate has changed. of millennials see their company’s review. Address the Desires of Millennials 9General Electric has been one of the companies. describing the company’s goals, I think it’s a safe. happening now.
Why We Need to Stop Idolizing Overwork
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Not only can a “live to work” culture lead to company-wide burnout, but studies show that this kind of cut-throat achievementism can also lead to an increase in cut corners and bent rules. Here’s why a culture of overwork can be dangerous and what you can do if you sense it’s a growing problem in your place of work: Overwork Chips Away at Company (and Personal) Values. Wellness
CSR: When Giving Something Away Makes You Stronger
CultureIQ
JULY 6, 2016
Yet, when a company commits to giving away employee volunteer time or donations, the culture becomes stronger and employees are more engaged. Fortune 500 companies have a long and storied CSR tradition of giving back to the communities where their employees live and work. Companies in the tip quartile of engagement were 22% more profitable than those in the bottom quartile.
Keep Employees Healthy and Happy with These Work Perks
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
If your company offers unlimited vacation , stress that employees should feel comfortable taking time off not just for rest, but for activism and volunteering. Wellness companies like Exubrancy can bring meditation sessions, on-site massages, and office yoga right to you. This is a guest post by our friends at Justworks. Snack offerings rarely extend beyond chips, candy, and soda.
Programs and Policies that Foster a Transparent Company Culture
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Building a strong company culture — one with motivated, engaged employees — starts with building your company values. Those company values will set the tone for your company’s culture and vision. We believe in radical transparency across the company, from sharing results of a happiness survey across teams to holding a town hall with our investors. Company culture.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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company’s strategy, or their colleague the several ways they are. link] companies-are-changing-the-dreaded-performance-review [link] annual-performance-review-is-going-extinct [link] annual-performance-review-is-going-extinct [link] programs/~/media/DF1C11C056874DDA8097271A1ED48662.ashx. 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.
Active Listening as Organization: Taking the Employee Voice to Heart
CultureIQ
AUGUST 23, 2016
These nonverbal cues fill in the gaps between what is said and what is actually happening to help you paint a more complete picture of what’s going on in your organization. (To read more about that process, check out our eGuide Making the Business Case for Company Culture ). We often talk about the importance of listening to your employees. You’re not alone. Yikes. Collect feedback.
How to Burnout-Proof Your Workforce
CultureIQ
MARCH 16, 2016
They feel inspired and excited to carry out their company’s mission, all the while forgetting to take care of their basic needs. This way, you’ll have company-wide data to analyze for trends and potential solutions. ( Read more about using data to make talent management decisions here.). Talk to your people, express genuine gratitude for their efforts in the company.
Culture Agility Is Learning to Try Things, Not Trying to Fix Things
CultureIQ
AUGUST 19, 2016
It’s fundamentally important that the baby learns to get up after it falls, and the same is true for a company. As a culture company we are deeply focused on our own culture, yet culture agility is still challenging for us. 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.
Why Employee Mental Health Has to Be Part of the Workplace Conversation
CultureIQ
MARCH 29, 2016
Sure, in a fast-moving company when you’re on the grind, time does get lost. 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. Promote healthy work practices. Wellness
Highlights from Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2016
CultureIQ
MARCH 3, 2016
In fact, the report’s central theme is that in order to drive positive change in our companies, we need to redesign the organization– how teams operate, how leaders operate, and overall how things get done in organizations. How things get done in organizations” is exactly our wheelhouse at CultureIQ , because that is the very definition of company culture. In an article from last year , we explain how employee engagement is one outcome of a strong company culture. Some aspects of company culture are shared amongst high-performance companies. Deep breath.
“Is It Me?” How to Diagnose a Management Problem
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 24, 2016
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. . These common symptoms can help you diagnose and treat management problems in your company. It’s natural for star employees to move on to new careers at different companies. If your company culture report is providing increasingly negative feedback from once happy-go-lucky employees, don’t jump to blame the new hires. The post “Is It Me?”
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?
5 Examples of Common Miscommunications in the Workplace — and How to Overcome Them
CultureIQ
JUNE 2, 2016
You have to find ways to connect an employees’ job responsibilities to the mission of the company. For example, explain how this individual’s role contributes to their team’s goals, and ultimately, the company’s goals. 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. Am I doing something wrong? need feedback.
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.
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