In a world where disruption is the norm, it's imperative for HR to align the organization's culture and brand. The companies that have been successful over a sustained period of time all have culture and brand alignment in common, according…
Organizational Culture
One of the newest snags in the employee-employer relationship is the idea of flexibility. Employees want it, but employers are afraid it will harm their in-office culture and productivity. Is there a way to balance flexibility and in-office culture? We…
At a time when it seems everything has changed, so much hasn't. Many workplaces are still toxic. A quarter of employees say there's a high level of toxicity in their workplace. A third of employees say it's moderately toxic, according…
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is at the top of nearly every HR leader's mind. But many struggle to make a difference. In fact, gender and ethnic diversity in leadership rose less than 15% in a five year span, according to…
The events of the last three years have shaken up the world of work. The cumulative effects have placed significant reconsiderations in employees’ heads – why they join and remain within a business. The model of how, where, and when…
Employee engagement. Company culture. Turnover, retention, burnout, etc. These, and many other buzzwords, have been tossed around a lot recently, and in our turbulent times, the recent uncertainty is going to continue. While many solutions have been presented for each…
Can you change company culture? Do you even want to? Yes. And probably yes. We need creative takes on company culture these days because what worked before the pandemic probably doesn't work now. The biggest reason: Companies are different. Before…
The Return to Office (RTO) is in full swing ... and the toxic culture is sliding in right behind it. Three-quarters of Fortune 500 company leaders want employees back in the office at least three days a week by the…
Is company culture at a crossroads? Yes -- the culture we cultivated before the pandemic isn't an exact fit for the way we work now. Most companies can't go on as they have because employees aren't engaged. Just a third…
A rock-solid organizational culture bolsters engagement, productivity and loyalty among your employees. But that's a lot easier to say than it is to execute. Tanya Fish, the manager of employee experience solutions for ITA Group, said that she's seen many…
We're not in high school any more, but most workplaces suffer from one of its teenage evils: Culture cliques. And they're usually a problem for HR. This isn't exactly the Breakfast Club cliques -- a smattering of brains, beauties, jocks,…
Company culture isn't what it used to be. That's not to say everything has changed for the worse since the pandemic. But full disclosure: Many things HR pros would want to be perfect just aren't, according to new research from…
How can HR pros - and their company as a whole - best support transgender employees? Just ask Ellie Parsons. She experienced support beyond expectations before, during and long after transitioning. Her experience at Ovia Health could be a textbook…
Is it time to reimagine workplace culture? Yes - and perhaps it's overdue. With turnover rates at all-time highs and employees jumping from one greener grass to the next, HR leaders might need to reimagine a lot: recruiting, retention, morale,…
Civility at work is in danger. Unfortunately, there will be rudeness, no matter where you work. Even in remote settings, incivility is on the rise, according to University of Michigan and Dalhousie University researchers. What's worse, minority, LGBTQIA and other…
Joy at work. Does it sound more like an oxymoron, a thing of the past or a new goal? Many HR pros want joy to be part of the company culture. Most employees hope they find joy - either at…
