Culture Fit: How Important Is It, Really?
Culture Fit: How Important Is It, Really? By: Shawna Simcik One way to increase satisfaction and create a meaningful workplace is to create a dynamic, engaging culture and then hire talent [...]
Attracting Talent: The Battle Cry of Today’s Marketplace
By: Susan Ruhl Attracting and retaining talent. It’s the battle cry of today’s marketplace. With unemployment low, it’s hard to find quality recruits to join our companies. So how do we attract [...]
Anonymity… Is It a Good Thing?
By: Susan Ruhl Here’s the situation: You’ve been hearing some grumblings about the work environment or you may feel that Glassdoor is not your friend. Or there may have been a big change in [...]
Does Your Company Have an Enviable Culture?
By: Liz Wilson Culture envy is a good thing. Who doesn’t want to work for a company that their friends admire? What leader wouldn’t enjoy working somewhere that turnover is minimal [...]
Culture – Is it as Important as They Say?
The buzzword “culture” continues to be a hot topic of discussion. We hear often from clients who have the desire to objectively measure and shift their company culture. So, what is the big deal [...]
GUEST POST: Becoming a Global Leader
In today’s global business environment, leaders are called upon to manage across countries and cultures. An effective leader has to be able to communicate effectively with people who have [...]
GUEST POST: Meetings – Dread or Delight?
When was the last time that you said, “Wow that was a great meeting! I can’t wait until the next one!”? I frequently hear that the most de-energizing part of people’s day is their time in [...]
Can Corporate Culture Be Changed?
As organizations work to stay competitive or prepare to move to the next level, a common conversation centers on their corporate culture. Do they have the “right culture” to be successful? And if [...]
What Does Business Casual Really Mean?
Last week a client called me with a dilemma: “My new company has a Business Casual dress code. There are a lot of people I need to influence. How do I make my appearance appropriate and [...]
What Defines a Leader?
There are many, many books written on leadership. Some recent ones advocate for “resonate leadership,” “authentic leadership” or “agile leadership.” These are all valid approaches to becoming a [...]