Take a second to imagine what would happen if the internet went down in your office for a day. It would likely be a disaster, right? Although it wasn’t the case just a decade ago, today, almost every individual is dependent on technology for their productivity. As our work habits …
Read More »Fostering Change From Within
A topic of much discussion within our company as of late has been, “How can we make a difference to help end racial injustice and inequality?” Our company has always been actively involved in several charitable activities whose mission is improving educational opportunities for students in low-income communities. However, given …
Read More »The Executive’s Guide to Corporate Culture
Gone are the days of long work hours isolated in cubicles, creating reports for distant managers. Instead, with the unemployment rate at 3.7%, employees have the power to demand more fulfilling conditions. With employees in power, many businesses are now catering to their workers with the same attention that they …
Read More »How Leadership Can Make or Break Organizational Culture
Did you know that 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe that having a distinct workplace culture is important for a business’s advancement? There’s a good reason why this belief is so widespread; one study found that companies with performance-enhancing cultures enjoyed a 628% increase in revenue over an eleven-year period, while companies …
Read More »Culture eats strategy for breakfast
Last week, I participated in a meeting where a business consultant stated that they advised their clients in late March to start furloughing or terminating employees. This has been the strategy employed by many large and small companies to preserve themselves during the pandemic. I did not sleep well that …
Read More »How to Improve Corporate Culture
Have you ever been in a corporate environment that felt dull, dry or boring? If so, you’re not alone; in fact, a recent study found that 51% of employees feel disengaged at work. While this lack of interest in the workplace can certainly take a toll on the mental health of each employee, breeding …
Read More »The Importance of Corporate Culture
Culture is all around us; it’s at the core of every group we belong to, from our families to our cities to our nations, holding us together like glue. The shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that come with cultures not only foster social cohesion but also determine what an …
Read More »Where Does Your Ethical Compass Point?
A common misconception is that businesses must be cut-throat to be competitive or uncaring in order to succeed. In reality, there is reason to believe that companies that give up their business ethics for short-term success ultimately pay a higher price in the long-term. Take Wachovia, for instance: Once a …
Read More »How to Deal with Difficult Employees
You imagined the freedom of being your own boss is exhilarating, didn’t you? You started your own business with the thought that you wouldn’t have to deal with jerk co-workers and bosses. When I use the term “jerk” I am referring to toxic attitude/behavior or incompetence… or both! True, you …
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