3 min read
Style Over Substance: Why Virtue Signaling Backfires in Business
We all know the virtue signaling types: individuals who regale us with the wonderful things they do and represent. Some of these people are simply...
Culture (3)
5 min read
People Power in the AI Age: What Leaders Should Look for in New Hires
Companies regaining their footing in the pandemic’s wake now struggle to keep up with rocketing changes affecting the marketplace. As they grapple...
4 min read
The Power of Using Rituals in Company Culture
The concept of practicing rituals at work may seem a bit odd. We often associate them with religious customs or recreational activities like...
5 min read
From a Mentoring Program to a Mentoring Culture
Your organization probably sponsored a mentoring program at one time or another. But there’s a good chance the program ended. What caused it to fail?...
4 min read
Tenure Track: The Value of Long-term Employees and How to Retain Them
The Great Resignation’s most significant toll may have been the mass departure of tenured employees. Losing any staff member is costly for an...
4 min read
Time for a Check-Up: What’s the State of your Organizational Health?
Organizational health has been a hot topic in our post-pandemic era, but it’s nothing new. The concept cropped up over sixty years ago when W.G....
4 min read
The Pitfalls of Projecting a “Family Culture” at Work
“We’re like a family here” is a statement that jobseekers often hear from companies during the recruiting process. The organizations want to convey...
5 min read
Be What You Want to See: Leading by Example
Your actions speak louder than words. Do as I say, not as I do. Honesty is the best policy. Be the change you want to see. You may look upon these...
5 min read
Does Your Employer Brand Attract and Retain Top Talent?
Business leaders have long focused on building brand awareness to attract customers. Companies jostle for recognition of their products and services...
4 min read
Is Accountability A Key Element of Your Company’s Culture?
Accountability at work means being willing to take ownership of performance and be answerable for outcomes. It’s a trait business leaders need to see...