Consider your average white-collar professional making $45,000/year, not including benefits. At that rate, it would cost an organization about $25 for this … Read more
In the Workplace, Values Are Universal But Behaviors Are Local
In the consulting and strategy work I do with global organizations, we strongly advise basing a global social recognition program on the organization’s … Read more
5 Ways to Embed Your Organization With a Culture of Happiness
Just as every person has a personality, every single organization on the planet already has a culture. But what people really mean when they say they want … Read more
Building a Better Workplace Through Better Listening
Think of times you’ve experienced the following scenarios: You’re talking with another person, sharing your ideas or point of view. They nod their head as … Read more
Why Target Canada Failed (Hint: It Was Culture – and Management)
In case you didn’t hear about it, Target recently announced they’ll be ceasing operations in Canada. What looked good on paper turned into a multi-year, … Read more
Why Office Politics Really Aren’t Such a Bad Thing
Office politics. The very phrase typically garners a visceral reaction, everything from a subtle tensing of the shoulders to an eye roll, to an outspoken … Read more
10 Tips For Keeping Your Best Employees Happy
Your best employees are the people who drive your organization forward – they are more creative, more productive, and bring more value to your … Read more
Open Office Dilemma: Better Collaboration Without Killing Concentration
More and more companies are embracing open office layouts with the goal to improve communication, increase collaboration and cut back on overhead by … Read more
Peer Relationships Are Critical to Real Workplace Recognition
Work-life balance is a myth. I could say that in today’s hyper-connected world, work comes home with us far more easily than it did 20 or even 10 years … Read more
Are You Just Treading Water When You Really Need to Swim?
Have you ever found yourself relaxed in a comfy chair, either warm by the fire or enjoying a good read with a favorite beverage close by? Perhaps … Read more